The "72"
 

I have this little 72 that was used, abused and put outside. It is a cutie but needs some attention. So...here it is!

The process has started...

The engine is apart and ready for the machine shop....usual stuff...cylinder bore...turn crankshaft and clean up ends...reface valves and recut valve seats...check valve guides.

Bearing on crank will be removed prior to machining.:beerchug:

Looking good, keep the pictures coming.

Nice! I like projects, and 72s. :beerchug:

Are you going to paint the twactor?

Yes, indeedy...after a great deal of repair!:beerchug:

Nice job Brianna. Was it a smoker?

I am sure it was...big score in cylinder wall. The tractor had been parked outside for an unknown amount of time resulting in messed up carb and a rotten wire harness. I never tried to start it.

Good project Beth. Gotsta love those little buggers.:beerchug:
Should have one of the mods move your thread to the IH Cub Cadet GT section, right up front.:beerchug::popcorn::popcorn::popcorn:

Update on the little "72"
 

The engine is mostly complete...I need to take it back to the machine shop and have the valve stems ground for proper clearance. It has been bored 0.010 over, crank turned, valves refaced and valve seats ground. Block was hot tanked and cylinder head refaced.

Starter/ generator has been completely rebuilt too!

Chassis has damage and that will need some welding.

Lots of little parts that I blasted in my Skat Blast cabinet almost ready for paint.