put her to the test today

[brian1855]

First time out after restore, hauled the 49 8n front mount out to mow. This was also my first time using a sickle mower. One hour in she died, no spark. Took the dizzy home found no continuity with points closed. New points not available in time, so sanded and cleaned. Put back together next day and finished the job. Lost one top link pin, had a spare. Lost drive line retaining bolt and it fell off. Use a nail to put back. Fender/stabalizer bracket bolts came loose had to tighten in field. Had a few clogs in mower and drive line with grass. All in all very fun and rewarding. Thanks to all who helped with info. Brian

 

[Anonymous-0]

Nice looking tractor. You did a really good job on the restoration and sounds like all the kinks are ironed out now.

 

[HCooke]

Very nice! Really like the last picture.

 

[ASEguy]

Very nice looking tractor. Glad you got the kinks worked out. Good looking field too.

 

[gwo1973]

What paint did you use for the hood and fenders?

 

[Tom Beddard ENC]

Nice work!! Great looking tractor!

 

[Colin King]

Sounds like a great day and also an instructive one

Colin, MN

 

[brian1855]

It's Van Sickle equipment enamal gloss Ford grey from local Coastal Farm and Ranch Supply. 35$ a gallon no thining required with my cup gun. I did not use hardener because I leave paint in the gun for weeks and spray a little at a time.