Category Archives: Tractor Repair Stuff

Electrolysis Tank MK II Test run

Posted on April 27, 2014 by dd

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 →

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Uh oh! Little problem with Wally

Posted on March 6, 2014 by dd

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 →

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Building an electrolysis tank

Posted on July 30, 2013 by dd

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 →

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Restoration Plan Omega

Posted on June 2, 2012 by dd

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 →

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Bearing removal and installation thoughts!

Posted on December 31, 2011 by dd

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 →

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More questions about fuel tank sealants

Posted on November 28, 2011 by dd

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

Posted on October 30, 2011 by dd

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 →

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Some days, I JUST don’t understand….

Posted on October 8, 2011 by dd

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 →

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More fantastic valve information

Posted on June 16, 2011 by dd

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 →

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