1914 Super GT Homecoming

[papaglide]

Neat story!. Looking forward to seeing pictures.



Scott: do you remember where you got your seat with armrests?
Thanks.

[super1914]

Originally Posted by toyman

Great story, and look forward to the pics. Also, if you have the original reciept, what did it cost??? Do a good maintenance on it (oil change, filter, plugs, set points, drain the old gas, change the Hytran & filter in the rear end) and see how she runs. Onan parts are still available thru Cummins and also some internet sites. www.onanparts.com and www.jacksmallengines.com Good Luck and post those pics!

Great advice from everyone! Its much appreciated. Yes i do have the origninal recipt, however it is still located with the tractor over 200 miles away at my parent's place. If memory serves, the tractor, 50c mower, and 42 inch rear PTO tiller it was over 10k...but dont quote me on that. I talked to my Dad yesterday and he put a charge on the battery, put in new gas and it cranked for about 4 seconds and fired up and ran like a dream after not running for over a year. I dont think my new truck would do that!

It looks like the homecoming will be around May 1st if all goes well. Memorial day at the latest. I cleared a spot out in the garage tonight. I will be sure to post more info when i get it.

[aagitch]

Don't be alarmed if it starts running rough. Since it's been setting so long there could be gunk in the carb which may eventually start clogging the jets etc.. Nothing a good carb cleaning can't fix.

[IAfarmer]

I love these stories. Thanks for sharing and good luck!

[super1914]

So last night at about 10 pm we rolled into the driveway. I had to keep her on the trailer until this morning since I didn't want to disturb the neighbors. I put a new battery in it and it popped right off. Took it for a little spin around the yard and brought it back to the shed for a good bath. I pressure washed 20 years worth of grease and grime off of her and found some minor problems that thanks to all of you, I was able to fix/tune up pretty quickly. When I engaged the mower it was discharging the battery so I adjusted the air gap and it appears to have fixed that problem. I pulled off all of the engine shrouds and washed down all of the fins on the motor and whatever else I could. I found the starter wire was sitting kind of weird so i gave it a bump and it fell right off! Got that fixed up pretty quickly. Unfortunately the throttle cable snapped while I was messing around. Not a big deal since it was some after market thing that was thrown on there. I will be running to the cub dealer tomorrow to order one along with a rear end gasket. Still have to remove the tunnel plate and fenders to clean off the tranny...hope to get to that this week.

One thing that I found was that the right side rear wheel was covered in dirt which appeared to be adhered by a thin layer of oil. I am assuming that it is HyTran, but I don"t know where it is coming from....I am not low on fluid and it has not been topped off for many years according to my Dad so at least whatever is leaking....it isn't too fast. I hope to be able to post some pics tomorrow if I get some time. Too dark right now!

[Matt G.]

That greasy wheel is probably from a leaky axle seal. It's not a big deal to replace if you're changing the Hytran...I'd change both sides while you're in there.

[super1914]

Here is the first pic I have of the 1914. It was taken from my camera phone and it was a little foggy out this morning, so forgive the quality.

[Elephants1772]

WOW, That's a GOOD looking tractor. She's a butey.

The greezy wheel would be the seal at the end of the axle tube, I just replaced mine, Very simple.

Just Block up the rear end really good. Take off wheels. remove the rear cover, let all the oil drain, then pop off the E ring that holds the axle shaft in the differnential. The axle will slide out, Just use a screw driver to pop out the old seal, then replace. Becareful of the bearing at the end. Don't nock them out.

If you really want to do an overhaul. I'd replace the gaskets that go imbetween the axle tube, and the diff housing. Just undo all the bolts, and the axle tube will pop off. Rince & repeat.

Just did it on mine, and she's working BEAUTIFULLY.

Keep us up.
COdy

[ACecil]

Good looking 1914, you got there.

[BThein]

Looks really sharp!

Good Luck With It,
Bob