Mike Stearns Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 I know what you mean about dead lines. Mine is October and I still have lots to do. Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeeper61 Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 1 hour ago, AngrySailor said: One or two tiny drops It's a Detroit if it ain't leaking it ain't running 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngrySailor Posted June 2, 2022 Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 9 minutes ago, jeeper61 said: It's a Detroit if it ain't leaking it ain't running That only counts for oil leaks!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardtail Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 Logo says Fordson Detroit...really you just carried out what it said all along😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandhiller Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 18 hours ago, jeeper61 said: It's a Detroit if it ain't leaking it ain't running 17 hours ago, AngrySailor said: That only counts for oil leaks!!! If there aint oil under it there ain't oil in it 😄 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngrySailor Posted June 3, 2022 Author Share Posted June 3, 2022 Working on the hood/tank today. Hoping to have it done maybe tomorrow. Have to go pick up some fuel line fittings rn. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iowaboy1965 Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 Still waiting for pics of the Fiesty sailor lady doing burn outs with the Detroitson........🤔😃 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngrySailor Posted June 5, 2022 Author Share Posted June 5, 2022 18 minutes ago, iowaboy1965 said: Still waiting for pics of the Fiesty sailor lady doing burn outs with the Detroitson........🤔😃 Tank almost done. Put a deflector over the return line to keep splashing down. The return fuel volume is nuts. Also the fuel returns at coolant temperature so the tank gets darn warm! Pressure test went good. Putting the angle iron back bone in rn then cut for the full wing hoods. Also picked up material for throttle linkages. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearclash Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 4 minutes ago, AngrySailor said: The return fuel volume is nuts. I can attest to the amazing fuel volume that 53 Detroits move. There was a 3/8” inline filter before the primary factory filter on the 4-53 powering my Galion crane. Clear housing so the element was visible. The 4-53 would pass so much fuel through a clean filter that the mesh would start to collapse, and as soon as any amount of rust was stopped in the element, it would start to suck flat and the engine would run poorly. Had to eliminate the 3/8” filter and let the factory elements do the work. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngrySailor Posted June 5, 2022 Author Share Posted June 5, 2022 Tank basically done. Have to rework the throttle linkage, I extended the arm to get proper stroke and of course the fuel line is right in the way now... Sheiit. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngrySailor Posted June 6, 2022 Author Share Posted June 6, 2022 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngrySailor Posted June 6, 2022 Author Share Posted June 6, 2022 Battery box done, going to install this disconnect switch between the series jumper. It will act as a safety switch so kids don’t start it if they get in her at a show and also will isolate the batteries so I can charge one at a time with a standard 12v charger. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngrySailor Posted June 6, 2022 Author Share Posted June 6, 2022 Batteries fit in nice, found a small leak on the fuel line, pump housing cracked damn it! The only spare pump I have is opposite rotation so I swapped the covers, it will work but the 1/4” line is now the inlet instead of the 3/8” port. I opened up a 1/4” fitting as Much as I dared and it’s near same ID as the original 3/8” fitting so should be ok. We’ll see after I get battery cables made up... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngrySailor Posted June 6, 2022 Author Share Posted June 6, 2022 We’re travelling mode this afternoon! 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustred Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 you finally let the monster out! , get the women and kids off the street. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawleigh99 Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 The only thing I see is you need to paint that filter cannister brown!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngrySailor Posted June 8, 2022 Author Share Posted June 8, 2022 3 hours ago, Rawleigh99 said: The only thing I see is you need to paint that filter cannister brown!!! I will sand the paint off the next one so it rusts! working on the wheels today. Got one big patch in. I sent some pictures to my uncle who bought this tractor out of a field at least 25 years ago. He suggested that perhaps pops and I should switch to stamp collecting or something... 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardtail Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Where's the fun in that, FIL passed away a few years ago and had a huge stamp collection, value dwindling due to lack of interest and mail changes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngrySailor Posted June 9, 2022 Author Share Posted June 9, 2022 3 hours ago, hardtail said: Where's the fun in that, FIL passed away a few years ago and had a huge stamp collection, value dwindling due to lack of interest and mail changes Can’t do burnouts with a stamp collection! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngrySailor Posted June 9, 2022 Author Share Posted June 9, 2022 Big patches in, I have a sacrificial rim to cut the lips off of, that be tomorrow’s job. It’s fishing season here and a friend just dropped off 8 crab all cooked up for me. These sea spiders were minding their own business in the ocean this morning now they’re going in my belly! 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngrySailor Posted June 9, 2022 Author Share Posted June 9, 2022 Working on the wheels again today. Had this rim which was made quick and dirty from two really bad rim halves just so we could roll that tractor around. No odds to cut some rim lips off it. Here’s a couple pics of some of the other Fordson F’s kicking around. These are the rougher ones sitting outside, there’s a few more in the barn which are up for restoration soon. They’re in far better shape. Also got a little project on the bench... anyone guess what that’s going to be??? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebraska1206 Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 Beverage holder? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngrySailor Posted June 9, 2022 Author Share Posted June 9, 2022 DING DING DING!!! Beveragè holder is today’s phrase thats pays! On 104.9, BIG POWER FM! 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt_Floor_Poor Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 You must about have the market cornered on Fordson tractors up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngrySailor Posted June 9, 2022 Author Share Posted June 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Dirt_Floor_Poor said: You must about have the market cornered on Fordson tractors up there. Yeah I think we do, we have 7 total rn a d another we have to go pick up... there’s only a couple others I know about on the island, one pops and I restored for a local museum, think there’s another runner but I don’t know the fella and another guy has some in real rough shape. The old fella that organizes the shows came running over to me a few years ago when I drove the ‘27 fairway into the show. He said he’s seen Fordson’s rotting in fields but never saw one run. throttle linkage and shut down rod all finished. One more fair sized patch to go in. We’re looking to be in hood shape for Sunday. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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