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Category Archives: Tractor Repair Stuff
Electrolysis Tank MK II Test run
I know you’ve all been on the edge of your seats wondering whether the Mark II tank was going to get running, be a big flop, or possibly brown out the entire neighbourhood…. Well, The wait is OVER! Here it is, … Continue reading
Uh oh! Little problem with Wally
Had a little problem with Wally yesterday morning… Was pushing snow, sitting on the nice warm cushy seat, pushed in the clutch and “SPANG!” I heard a noise even over the sound of the engine! And suddenly my clutch won’t … Continue reading
Posted in Tractor Repair Stuff, Wally
Tagged Clutch spring replacement, John Deere 110, Wally
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Building an electrolysis tank
For some reason, I seem to be collecting a whole lotta rusty old tractor parts… And I don’t have a big enough compressor to run a blaster.. So for some time, I’ve been thinking about an electrolysis tank, something like … Continue reading
Restoration Plan Omega
Broke ground today on what will hopefully be the site of…Restoration Plan Omega!…mega…ega…ega…a..a..a (Omega, from ancient Greek, “The last”, as in, this is the LAST old, not running tractor I buy!) This location will soon house Cranky AND the new, … Continue reading
Posted in Home Renos, Tractor Repair Stuff
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Bearing removal and installation thoughts!
So, I got a bunch of advice about what to do about the bearings on those axle housings, and the consensus is I should replace them. Then of course, the question is, how the heck do I get them OUT … Continue reading
Posted in Bror, Tools, Tractor Repair Stuff
Tagged Axle Housing, Bearing Puller, Bror, John Deere 112, restoration, Tap and Die set, transaxle
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More questions about fuel tank sealants
Okay, MORE questions about using the POR-15 Fuel Tank Sealer…..So, the autobody place where I bought it didn’t actually have any SMALL cans of fuel tank sealer, so I got this one: I’m betting a quart can is just a … Continue reading
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Got another 110 on the way
So I called a guy last week who was advertising John Deere 110 parts on kijiji… Turns out, Joe was looking specifically for parts for his J D 140 H1… A model I happen to have sitting out in my … Continue reading
Some days, I JUST don’t understand….
Okay, so I just don’t really understand…. Off I went to a local major auto franchise place that shall remain nameless (to protect the innocent) to pick up some ant-seizing compound… Now granted, I’ve NEVER bought it before so I … Continue reading
More fantastic valve information
Wow, I am CONSTANTLY amazed by the wealth of knowledge available at MyTractorForum! As a TOTAL newbie to valve maintenance and repair, I posted my previous questions on MTF late last night as well as here on the blog… By … Continue reading
Posted in Bror, Tractor Repair Stuff
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