Johndeere3720
Padawan Tractor Learner, Advertiser
- Joined
- Mar 14, 2009
- Messages
- 6,526
- Location
- NW Oregon
- Tractor
- Bobcat T62, MT55, E42R, E10, John Deere 4100
Well, It was now I think 2 weeks ago on Tuesday??? that I bought myself 2 small lawn tractors to mess with. I got the 3 for $20 and that also included a 36" mower deck and a small tiller. I got a Simplicity 738 (nice paint), and Allis Chalmers 610 (really tight and nick named "Allison"), and a Simplicity 5008 (rusty and in very sad shape, became a parts unit). Now that I finally had a small "junk yard" for once (always dreamed of having one 
) I started to make the project into something. The 610 was chosen as the first one to get worked on, so i have been focusing on it for the most part. The 5008 however, began it's journey to disassembly. So as I like to know what I am getting into, the 5008 was up first. I took it apart alright, pulled off the transmission with the help of my Yanmar, a chain, and a stump in the yard. I can say that was kinda fun to do.:laughing: Yesterday I completely got it tore down to the frame, pulled off the engine, the fuel tank had 20+ year old gas in it that I poured out into a bucket, got it in multiple pieces right now. But now that I know what these lawn tractors are made of, I know this wont be to hard of a project. Today I picked up a new battery for my 610, I need to get a wiring diagram for it because I Had to salvage the one from my 5008 since I lacked the ignition switch and it's wiring components. They all turn over, the engine from the 5008 has been on it's side though, so I am not sure if it is good, i may have to rebuild it. The carbs are in need of some cleaning on the 5008 engine and the 610, is there any advice on that? I have never done it before. I am learning a lot though, it is a great experience, and can almost guarantee more questions, it's part of the learning experience. I posted a few pictures for y'all, so enjoy!:thumbsup:
) I started to make the project into something. The 610 was chosen as the first one to get worked on, so i have been focusing on it for the most part. The 5008 however, began it's journey to disassembly. So as I like to know what I am getting into, the 5008 was up first. I took it apart alright, pulled off the transmission with the help of my Yanmar, a chain, and a stump in the yard. I can say that was kinda fun to do.:laughing: Yesterday I completely got it tore down to the frame, pulled off the engine, the fuel tank had 20+ year old gas in it that I poured out into a bucket, got it in multiple pieces right now. But now that I know what these lawn tractors are made of, I know this wont be to hard of a project. Today I picked up a new battery for my 610, I need to get a wiring diagram for it because I Had to salvage the one from my 5008 since I lacked the ignition switch and it's wiring components. They all turn over, the engine from the 5008 has been on it's side though, so I am not sure if it is good, i may have to rebuild it. The carbs are in need of some cleaning on the 5008 engine and the 610, is there any advice on that? I have never done it before. I am learning a lot though, it is a great experience, and can almost guarantee more questions, it's part of the learning experience. I posted a few pictures for y'all, so enjoy!:thumbsup:
