John Deere 317 project!

[Brockwaykid]

Okay, now the new coil did the same thing as the last one, and he just realized it has points. He now thinks its the condenser, glad I wasted two weeks.... Lost the coil nut way down in there..... Sorry about the picture quality.

 

[Iplayfarmer]

Okay, now the new coil did the same thing as the last one, and he just realized it has points. He now thinks its the condenser, glad I wasted two weeks.... Lost the coil nut way down in there..... Sorry about the picture quality.

Lessons learned by doing are often the lessons learned best. It sounds like you are learning a lot in this process.

 

[Brockwaykid]

Were trying to figure out if the condenser is the problem, and today I got my dad to help me try and figure it out. I got some more of the fenders sanded, and did some touch up painting. Also cleaned up the frame a little and 1 rear rim, the paint is like brand new on them!!!! JUST FOUND OUT ITS A SERIES 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!

 

[Iplayfarmer]

Were trying to figure out if the condenser is the problem, and today I got my dad to help me try and figure it out. I got some more of the fenders sanded, and did some touch up painting. Also cleaned up the frame a little and 1 rear rim, the paint is like brand new on them!!!! JUST FOUND OUT ITS A SERIES 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!

You're lucky to have a dad who can and will help you out. Don't take the time you spend with him for granted.

 

[Brockwaykid]

Yeah, he is wicked busy up there, him and my grandfather own the business, and my aunt is the vp/office person i guess you can call it. Got more sanding done today, getting closer ad closer to being done with it!! Thank the lord.... Picture quality is not the best, moved it too quick...

 

[Brockwaykid]

Got more of the fenders sanded today, and also went to the dealer this afternoon and got a packet on the whole ignition deal. He also told me what to do to the points and let me borrow an offset screwdriver!!! We think it is the condenser now, so tomorrow I'll do some more looking!!

 

[Brockwaykid]

Well, today was successful!!!! Went and got points, and my dad got a new condenser at noon, and we ended up putting saw gas in the carb, and after a few cranks, she ran!!! Tomorrow we are going to put about a gallon in the tank, run it back and forth, and check the hydro out, then I can start paintin everything!! Got quite a bit sanded today....

 

[Iplayfarmer]

Well, today was successful!!!! Went and got points, and my dad got a new condenser at noon, and we ended up putting saw gas in the carb, and after a few cranks, she ran!!! Tomorrow we are going to put about a gallon in the tank, run it back and forth, and check the hydro out, then I can start paintin everything!! Got quite a bit sanded today....

Great news. I love the feeling of seeing an engine run when I've been working on it for a while.

 

[Brockwaykid]

Well today i got the front tires on, and drove it!! The throttle doesnt stay, and i actually lost a dust cap and the tire didnt fall off!! I got tge caps tightened, and ended up hitting one of our shop doors(4000$).. Only put a few creases in it, but i was mad at my self, and the trans lever is a little worn. I also changed the oil, it runs great!!!

 

[rgs03833]

I can't wait to see it :thumbsup: