154 Project (photo heavy!!)

[raymonddurban]

A bit of a preview...

 

[BigBill]

Looking good so far. Great job.

 

[raymonddurban]

Well, I blew my original timeline just a bit... :shock: I'm back on track now, just waiting on a couple of things to wrap this up!!
Got the engine running, great oil pressure, no strange noises, so I should be good to go on that end. I'm a little further along than the photos show, but still a ways from being finished!!
Ordering decals and dash plate tomorrow from C&G, just wish they offered the correct one for this SN 154, but I guess beggars can't be choosers.













Special thanks to HamiltonBob, everything I've ordered from him and his crew (and I've ordered a lot!! ) has been top notch!!

 

[twotone]

Looks great Raymond. I was wondering how you were coming along with your 154.

 

[randallc]

Raymond, you got it going on. Everything looks super clean and ready to go back together. Good thing you got a good memory. Great work.

 

[raymonddurban]

Raymond, you got it going on. Everything looks super clean and ready to go back together. Good thing you got a good memory. Great work.

Randall, I've got Bob here to keep me straight and remind me where all these parts go!
Thanks fellas!

 

[millerwelder]

You probobly said this somewhere but what paint are you using?

 

[raymonddurban]

I'm using CaseIH Iron Guard in spray cans, Federal Yellow and 935 White.

 

[Rob in NH]

nice work raymond

 

[Toolman185]

Hello, Very nice work...enjoyed the pictures. I am just starting a 185 rebuild myself. Close to getting the block out...already pulled the number 3 piston because of a visible score mark. My engine sat for 30 years unused. There was an enourmous amount of carbon in the combustion chambers, valves, manifold, etc. Is this common...I also have the Zenith carb #13781 that says bendix on the front. My Muffler is also stuck in the manifold....thanks for the tip on getting it out. Now for the big question. Do you have a source for an origional style muffler to replace the one you just cut off? I would really like to replace mine also but can't find one anywhere.

 

[raymonddurban]

Thanks for the comments!
If the tractor sat unused for 30 years, I can't imagine why it would have some much built up carbon. I would say that is not normal.
The muffler can be bought new from Carter and Gruenwald: http://www.cngco.com/Index.cfm
Type in "185" in the search field for some of their available part, others youll have to call and ask for. The muffler is a bit expensive at $109.50 though.
I'll have more updates on my progress soon!