pics of my machine i just refurbed.

dummy · Apr 10, 2003

Nice pair! Live PTO is grand, isn't it? Guess you're moving into the lazy stage like me. Easier to buy more tractors than swap equipment around /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

jinman · Apr 11, 2003

I always cringe when I see an exposed radiator. If the grill was destroyed, what's next in line? /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Yep, that green paint is sure creative. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif It looks to me like you are missing a few pieces of sheetmetal. Luckily, I had all the sheetmetal and a bumper when I bought my NAA.

Since you have the 3830, you might want to sell the NAA, or keep it as a finishing mower. Maybe you can talk Soundguy out of his turf tires. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Soundguy · Apr 13, 2003

Yes, I did get a new emblem. The before picture either shows it as missing or just the backing plate.

Soundguy

Soundguy · Apr 13, 2003

Nice job on your tractor project!

Soundguy

Soundguy · Apr 13, 2003

Your unit is a great candidate for a refurb or restoration. Looks real complete and not tbeat up.

Soundguy

Soundguy · Apr 13, 2003

( Nice pair! Live PTO is grand, isn't it? Guess you're moving into the lazy stage like me. Easier to buy more tractors than swap equipment around )

Absolutely. Now that I have the NAA, I can use the 8N solely as a 'fence inspector' like i usually do. About once a month, i drive the fence on my property and the areenas and check for loose or damaged boards, damaged fence wire, shorted electric fence wires, etc.. Even spraying the fence line. We have all kinds of livestock.. and occasionally a stallion will fight another horse over the fence and break a board. The NAA can keep the carryall platform attatched, and the NH 1920 can hold the mower..... no more changing implimints around..!

Soundguy

Soundguy · Apr 13, 2003

Speaking of turf tires.. jeeze.. they are expensive... I gashed one and had to replace it just this week... all said and done, 450$ plus alot of hassle... They look real nice though!

Soundguy

jinman · Apr 13, 2003

( 450$ plus alot of hassle... )

Ouch! I didn't know turf tires were that expensive. About three years ago, I replaced both rear ag tires, tubes, and wheel rings plus both front tires, tubes, and one wheel. To add to my fudiciary misery, I also had the front tires filled with foam ($135 each). The total bill was around $1,200, but my rear ags were only about $150 each. I'm glad I wasn't replacing turf tires.

On your restoration, did you get a new proofmeter too? In one of your pictures the proofmeter looks shiny and new. ...and how about your battery box? Mine was a mess. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif Another thing I found was that the hydraulic lines run under your right foot rest and are completely exposed. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif On some of the later tractors (like my previous '64 Ford 4000 industrial) there is a guard around the hydraulic lines. I only mention this because at some point in my tractor's life before I owned it, one of my lines was broken and repaired. The "price" you pay for live hydraulics is having the hydraulic pump on the engine instead of in the reservoir out of harms way. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Another thing I thought was funny about my tractor is that the former owner told me he had replaced the water pump twice. I was worried about that until I took the fan off and found that it had been bent and was totally out of balance. I bought a new one at the New Holland dealer for $85 and have not had a problem since. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Soundguy · Apr 14, 2003

Yep.. the 450 was tube/tire and instalation.. but they are pretty big turfs.

Yep. I replaced the proofmeter.. though only because the needle fell off the original one.... I still have it, and may pull it apart an see about repair, as I can see the shaft the needle rode on moving as the rpm increased / decreased. The pic you saw of the proof meter was probably it still in its bag, just plugged the cable in.. not even mounted... Just checking the drive cable..

As for the hydro lines... I'm not aware of any guards for the NAA or Jubilee... they just didn't have them from what my fo-19 diagram shows... though I don't think it would be hard to fabricate one.

Strangely enough, there are semi-exposed lines on my NH 1920 in a similar spot.

My unit had a squeal from the fan belt and 12v conversion ( alternator and bracket from NH ).... He didn't tighten the belt.. though i found out why... with the belt tightened properly, there was about 1/32" interference with the fan on the alternator and the alternator bracket. Took wess than a minute with the angle grinder to remedy that.... no squeals or slips now..

I had to make a new battery box out of small 3/4" angle iron.. mine was completely gone.

Soundguy