More detail work on my 1802d

MesaAZguy · Apr 2, 2016

So a couple of months ago, I stripped the rear section of the tractor and had it powder coated. It is an excellent running unit so I decided to make it look new so I can be the one to put scratches on it. More importantly, its easier for me to wash it clean and keep it new looking as long as possible.
I took apart the front section this time around and sent those parts out. While apart, I rebuilt the steering box, new coolant hoses, belt, fluids and engine sensors. I replaced the fuel lines for good measure too. The fan blade was chipped so that was changed out. Most of the loader was powder coated except for the bucket and bucket arms as they were mostly fine. The bucket is what it is and will get thrashed from my use. I replaced the fuel/temp gauge as it was badly weathered and installed a voltmeter and oil pressure gauge. At idle, she puts out 50psi which I think is a healthy number on 15-40 oil.
Thanks to Hoye for having nearly everything needed for me to accomplish this including some body sheetmetal which was corroded and fixed up by bondo in the VN factories. Powder coating strips that off and you end up with a pin holed sloppy welded body part. Hoye had what I needed at a very reasonable price.

Should be worth 22k at this point

winston1 · Apr 3, 2016

That is one fine looking machine. :thumbsup: Probably don't need it, but have you considered swapping sides with the rear wheels to give you a little wider stance?

runningbird · Apr 3, 2016

good work!

MesaAZguy · Apr 5, 2016

Thanks guys.
Winston, I live on flat land. That said, I have created some mounds of dirt for landscape aesthetics however I try not to drive over them. One of the things I liked about this tractor is the compactness of it. Fits **** near everywhere! Hopefully will never tip it.