Wasn't going to do anything with the old O. But along comes Sam Mac with his cosmetic refresh O project, looking all gleaming and all, and I couldn't resist jumping on the band wagon.
Truthfully this old O has been around the block a time or three. But really not in the worst condition I've ever had the honor of working on. Looks rather rough around the edges, but there is a light down near the center.
Started tearing into it yesterday by removing the engine. Today got some of the tractor disassembled.
Plans for the tractor are just a face lift, not full blown restore. Clean up the engine, install new gaskets throughout. (Thanks Lew) Wheel bushings, new tires, do something with the spindles
, rear gaskets, seals, correct rims and new tires. Oh, and paint
I'm sure there are a few things I forgot, or haven't run into yet, but will sometime or another.
My turn around time isn't as fast as most of you on a tractor, so this might go on for some time. Enough
onto the pictures.