Colt Case Ingersoll Garden Tractors

keith wrote: ↑Mon Feb 26, 2024 5:53 pm Dave, she's a sturdy looking machine, from what little bit of research I did on the web the are very capable. When you first got it running what was your impression as to the mechanical condition and driveability?

It all seamed ok driving it around , but when I tore it down I found the 90 degree gear box dry and the gears and front shaft destroyed . That was an expencive fix . The motor is in great shape and will get all new gaskets, seals ,paint , valve job and stickers like OEM . Carb and Ignition have already been done .

Sand blasted the out side of the B&S 12hp block out of the dads tractor . Ready to replace the gaskets and seal before repainting .

Looks great!
Always nice when you are assembling clean, freshly painted parts and components.

Any challenges keeping the air & abrasive media dry in this weather? I really need to add an air dryer into my compressor setup.

RoamingGnome wrote: ↑Mon Mar 18, 2024 2:12 pm Looks great!
Always nice when you are assembling clean, freshly painted parts and components.

Any challenges keeping the air & abrasive media dry in this weather? I really need to add an air dryer into my compressor setup.

Use a 50' hose laid on the floor to cool the air and condense water vapour , then through a water trap before going to blaster . Seams to work for my small blaster .

Slowly getting there . The availability and quality of decals is amazing . The fancy tube hose ends were in stock at PA.
Today To sand and paint the hydro pump/tank/valve unit .

Looks Great!

It’s coming along quite well!

Looking good! David Harry

I am always enjoying seeing your outstanding work Dave!