the showman

Done a bit more today, made a new wiring loom replaced the rubber bushing in the fuel tank, cleaned out the carb, replaced the solenoid and made new battery leads and new fuel pipe.
Had it running in the shed on stands for ages and ran it through the gears, all seems good.
I'm at the point now where I've got to decide ,,, do i bolt it back together and offer it for sale or do i do a complete resto job then sell it

Hi Martin, you won't go far wrong with the C series, good robust tractor. Once you got one and have the model number you can download a manual from the Toro site, spares are easy to get new and secondhand and Kohler engines are the best (in my opinion). Silencer,s are pretty expensive and batterys run at about £50, the most thing they suffer from is badly maintained by their owners. The tyres are always cracked and perished but last for ages, just look at the trackrods as they are always worn and they suffer from water in the transmission, just drain and refill with the correct oil, just give it a good service and grease up and clean the deck when you finish mowing, anything else give us a shout, and good luck with it. Chris

Well its all back in the tractor, had it running and been through the gears and all seems to be doing what it should. Left it running for a bit in gear to circulate the oil

Cheers guys!
After some rather nice weather, it's all painted...
And here's a looking finished shot, though it isn't - it'll be ready for Newby

Thanks Andrew, the casing i had in stock and the needle rollers and oil seals came from BRT bearings in Brighton, they had them in stock

Well its all back in the tractor, had it running and been through the gears and all seems to be doing what it should. Left it running for a bit in gear to circulate the oil

Well its all back in the tractor, had it running and been through the gears and all seems to be doing what it should. Left it running for a bit in gear to circulate the oil

Well its all back in the tractor, had it running and been through the gears and all seems to be doing what it should. Left it running for a bit in gear to circulate the oil

Well its all back in the tractor, had it running and been through the gears and all seems to be doing what it should. Left it running for a bit in gear to circulate the oil

Well its all back in the tractor, had it running and been through the gears and all seems to be doing what it should. Left it running for a bit in gear to circulate the oil

One 3 speed tranny back together with new needle bearings and oil seals , and the best bit is that it selects all the gears.
I'll get the hubs and pulleys back on and back in the tractor tomorrow

Well done Matt, runs well, i see your dog made a hasty exit in the first video

Not having much luck with the trannys, the one i was going to fit won't go into 3rd gear now and i cant get the hubs off to open it up and have a look.
Removed the tranny from the tractor, got the hub off one side and the other came out with the shaft and the needle bearing is shot, started drilling out the towbar pin and the drill went up in smoke.
So at the moment I've got 3 transmissions scattered across the workshop floor and the chard remains of a drill

One 3 speed tranny back together with new needle bearings and oil seals , and the best bit is that it selects all the gears.
I'll get the hubs and pulleys back on and back in the tractor tomorrow

Finally got my bearings and seals to day so hopefully get them pressed in the casings tomorrow

And the engine is now back in and running

With the obligatory video
http://youtu.be/8tsJKAGmTEg

Finally got my bearings and seals to day so hopefully get them pressed in the casings tomorrow

Looking at it this far, i guess another day will be worth the wait Matt

My valves still haven't arrived, so its not running yet.   Hopefully soon. I did however pick up a reproduction cart to put under the engine, and I must say, its very nice to be able to move the engine around by myself!   I'm very pleased with the cart, and it appears very well built. 
 
Matt

Managed to get a bit more done today. Kind of commuted 'tween workshop and house. Prep a part, prime and into the house to dry. Back out to repeat and so on..
 
  Got the carb cleaned up and painted. Ready to fit. Did think about polishing it, then sanity returned.
  Air filter back plate painted and ready to fit.
  Seat to fender parts all finished ready to fit.
  Starter motor painted and ready to fit.
  Belt guard and opposite side panel cleaned up and insides primed.
 
  Considering the diabolical weather here, Freezing gale force wind, sun, rain and sleet taking turns about, I'm rather pleased with my efforts.
 
  P.S. Ok! Photo's tomorrow. Maybe!

Another day on the trannys, out of 4 i have found 2 casings with good ball bearings in and have cleaned them both up in the parts washer, ordered all new needle bearings and oil seals from my local bearing shop.
They have them all in stock at another branch and i will have them Wednesday, ive made a new gasket so at a standstill until they arrive

Now where have I seen that before?

I have always managed to get the axle pin to move with a large propane torch. I put to torch on the casing and keep the pin cool, whilst hitting it lightly with a non-metal hammer. Usually takes about an hour and best done on a cold day as you get nice and warm.
 
Iain

And turn up when you've bought/made a replacement.