Colt Case Ingersoll Garden Tractors

Eugen wrote: ↑Thu Dec 01, 2022 2:51 pm

Propane57 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 01, 2022 2:44 pm One thing is for sure Eugen. I would never say, I told you so.
Hehe. I was only suggesting and thinking out loud.
More out loud here. I would use gasket paper. Never was a fan of cork gaskets. For some reason. An automotive parts shop should have gasket paper.

Here are some the gasket and silicone products that ford uses. All seem to have different applications. I have no idea what the differences are. Not up on that stuff.
The one we used on the rambler engine and we have used it on other things too, is the Motorcraft TA 31. First two pictures. All expensive stuff. And the tube is about half the length of a normal caulking tube. It does fit the caulking guns.

More rambling.


Noel

Good ramble, thank you! But, why not a fan of cork gaskets?

Messy to clean up if you have to change them for what ever reason.


Noel

Noel! Don't look!

Hehe. Don’t look Ethel.

Noel

Today I finished early, didn't do much. This engine came with a missing points cover, choke cable bracket, and air filter assembly. The seller said he never got them from the previous owner. I really don't like taking parts out of a complete engine, but I had to, at least temporarily. Got them out of the seized k321 from Al. Spent some time on the wire bench grinder wheel and with the drill wire wheel. I don't enjoy too much doing this, I'm lazy. But I like the result.


Ignored the paint spray instructions about temperature again and put a coat of paint on all parts. Breaking the rules is fun sometimes.



The threaded hole where the choke cable bracket mounts, on the engine, was damaged. Just as I tried going to the next size bolt, 5/16-18, the 17/64 drill bit broke in the hole. Took some time to wrestle the broken bit out, but after that it went smoothly, tap new threads and ready for the bolt and bracket.

ok you guys, I kinda feel guilty for spray painting these parts and leaving them in the cold so I turned on the diesel stove in the shed. I'll create a separate thread about the heater, but, spoiler alert, I like it!

Look pretty, even if it is cold! Looking forward to how that heater did.

Thank you Jeff, it's definitely better than all rusty. I wish I had taken a picture of it before. I don't recommend others do it, but it sure surprised me how nice it turned out for a quick spray job at freezing temps.

Ok, on with the journey. Ran out of steam a little. Lack of sleep, trips to Toronto, and two toddlers got the better of me. All is good though, needed to wait for some parts too. Had to get a new ignition switch, the old one came without the key. And a new solenoid, none came with the tractor.
Also spent a little time cleaning the mechanical voltage regulator contacts and other small stuff with the wheel brush. It's pretty tedious but nice to see the rust gone.

One thing still needed is a couple stiff rubber bands, about 2x0.5x0.25 inches to replace the flexible mount of the regulator, as the old rubber has gone bad. Maybe I'll cut some old car tire.

Some times Eugen. The more you fuss with some thing your going to paint, the worst it looks. I know.


Noel

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Eugen wrote: ↑Thu Dec 08, 2022 7:18 pm

One thing still needed is a couple stiff rubber bands, about 2x0.5x0.25 inches to replace the flexible mount of the regulator, as the old rubber has gone bad. Maybe I'll cut some old car tire.

Any progress is good progress!

Would garden hose seals work on the regulator? Not sure if dimensions are close enough, but might be easier than cutting some.

That's not the shape, sorry I should have posted a pic. Here's the original.

An old, bald, motorcycle tire is just the right thickness and very tough rubber. Some elbow grease required to cut a piece.



This is where it goes. Tried to make rivets out of some copper wire.


was shocked I don't have a riveting tool. She said Santa might bring me one if I behave.