Mogulman Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 I am starting a new thread on this unit. I had another thread or two that involved some details, but the T-6 got set aside for some other more pressing projects to get completed. This fall it came back into the shops with priority to get it done. This is the machine in the condition we got it...except all the unpainted items were laying on the floor and not on it. The grill was missing, having been replaced by some expanded metal (which was also laying on the floor)...a grill was found in storage for one of these amazingly enough, surprised us too. Replacement fenders, new muffler, headlamps and decals are acquired. This tractor actually spent its entire life in one family. It originally served as an agricultural tractor, later a homebuilt dozer was installed. When the son of the original owner began restoration, he removed and scrapped the dozer hoping to return it to its original form. Sadly he passed before he was able to complete it, his son inherited it and decided he would like to see it completed and preserved...that is when we came into the story. It does not seem like it did a lot of heavy work as the tracks are in good shape, the drawbar is hardly worn and has only 2428 hours on the meter. Not a whole lot for a 70 year old machine given it was their primary source of power when first acquired. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogulman Posted December 3, 2020 Author Share Posted December 3, 2020 Once it was brought in, we began a reassessment of where it was at and what needed to be done. The once over found this crack...it is not the only one. The decision was made to strip it down and go over it carefully and ensure that it was in good condition. It has already revealed some good surprises which make us encouraged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
td-18 Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 I should have some very accurate reproduction decals available shortly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardtail Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 Looks like track frame right below the final Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogulman Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share Posted December 6, 2020 On 12/4/2020 at 11:11 AM, td-18 said: I should have some very accurate reproduction decals available shortly We had to get several redone from the set we bought. The T-6 decal font was not correct. There was also no TRACTRACTOR decal for the back of the seat. We had that made. One decal that we may not be able to find is the SOLD BY INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER COMPANY HAMILTON ONTARIO. There is also a patent decal (I think) above it that I am not sure is available. Fortunately the man restoring it did not paint over them and we can still see the traces of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogulman Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share Posted December 6, 2020 Clutch has been rebuilt, along with the head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogulman Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share Posted December 6, 2020 Doesn't take long to make little pieces of a T-6. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogulman Posted December 12, 2020 Author Share Posted December 12, 2020 More disassembly. The final drives look okay. The track rollers really needed this attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_S Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Looks like a fun project! It will look great when you are done. Thanks for posting the pics!! I really appreciate the pic of the final drive gears as I have one to look that had what looked like some small pieces from a bearing in the oil when I changed it so i parked it in the shop till I have to courage to dig in and see whats going on. Enjoy! Ken 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogulman Posted December 18, 2020 Author Share Posted December 18, 2020 Rollers worn significantly. Centre spring had lots of rust but is okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogulman Posted December 18, 2020 Author Share Posted December 18, 2020 Main transmission and final drive case cleanup nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugarmaker Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Mogulman, Wow! You are all the way in on this 6! Nice work on the machine! It really looks pretty darn good before you started taking it apart! Not sure I have it in me to take one apart that far. But they sure are cute as a button with no extra blades or buckets on them! Thanks for posting all the great pictures too! Merry Christmas! Regards, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogulman Posted December 25, 2020 Author Share Posted December 25, 2020 On 12/21/2020 at 5:43 AM, sugarmaker said: Mogulman, Wow! You are all the way in on this 6! Nice work on the machine! It really looks pretty darn good before you started taking it apart! Not sure I have it in me to take one apart that far. But they sure are cute as a button with no extra blades or buckets on them! Thanks for posting all the great pictures too! Merry Christmas! Regards, Chris Thanks! Really helps having the service manual...makes the tear down easier. Really glad that it is being torn down like this...all the little things will be done! Merry Christmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogulman Posted December 28, 2020 Author Share Posted December 28, 2020 One thing I need to make clear on here! I did not buy a set of T-6 decals from TD-18 for this tractor. I bought it from another company that had it listed. I have contacted TD-18 to see what he is making. Look forward to seeing it! The set I ordered did not match the original font size for the T-6 decal and did not include the TracTracTor decal for the back of the tank. The INTERNATIONAL decal for the hood was okay. I have not studied the rest to see exactly where we are at on those ones in the set I bought. Unfortunately, the old repaint on some of the tractor have obscured some of the original decals and maybe impossible to determine the accuracy of the set we bought. Let us watch for TD-18's set and see what he has come up with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
td-18 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 I have obtained a few sets of original international harvester decals and there are some variations of how they have been done over the years . Some have the dash between the T6 , or T-6 some don’t . I do have an original “tractractor “ decal but I’m going for the early to mid fifties scheme which is close to the early style just no tractractor decal on the back of the tank and the “ international” on the hood has the shaded IH symbol attached to it . I hope to see them soon. I have also come up with what I think is a very close match to the silver canvas that was used as the upholstery on the seats back then . I think it will be a nice combination with new red paint . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogulman Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 I have been studying the seats for another IH tractor. It appears the silver canvas began being used in 1949. This 1946 tractor had fragments of the original material left on the seat boards...it was black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogulman Posted January 16, 2021 Author Share Posted January 16, 2021 The magneto drive gear. The nut was loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogulman Posted January 16, 2021 Author Share Posted January 16, 2021 Head and block both had their cast numbers ground off and were hand stamped. I wonder why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogulman Posted January 16, 2021 Author Share Posted January 16, 2021 Significant wear in the cylinders. Likely going to put in new sleeves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogulman Posted January 26, 2021 Author Share Posted January 26, 2021 Main case cleaned and ready for priming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogulman Posted January 26, 2021 Author Share Posted January 26, 2021 Yes, there is a lot of pieces to clean, repair and put back in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogulman Posted January 26, 2021 Author Share Posted January 26, 2021 This cart is actually holding all the bolts and fasteners to a T-6 as well as the bearings and transmission gears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawleigh99 Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 Holy Smokes! Now that is a teardown! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogulman Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 The work on the T6 is slow while waiting for parts sourcing and delivery. So, bolts, and nuts are cleaned and inspected. Everyone of them! If they are bad, the appropriate replacement is added to the bag. The bad stuff...pitched. If the bolts are a special design, a new one may be made. All the lock washers are replaced. There have been restored projects we have seen that nearly rusted through bolts, bad lock washers or stripped bolts, nuts or anchor holes were not dealt with...not here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawleigh99 Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Again, amazing attention to detail! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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