Been phising for parts and implements for my 314 and this little gem popped up. Owner's sister gave it to him about 3 years ago. He planned on restoring it but was tired of it sitting in his shop. Dickered a bit, oggled his awesome collection of Deere junk, and loaded it up.
Drug it in the shop with the 314 and got busy.
Some "before" and during shots to help me remember where everything goes.
Pulled the motor down today. Oh look! Rod Soup!
To make a long story short, this:
Eventually became this:
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The motor is ready to bench test. Complete rebuilt. Well, mostly. Brand new standard size piston, rings, and rod, newer block, new gaskets, seals, plug, points, belts, and of course a ton of John Deere green paint and some expensive stickers. I have quite a bit more info in my thread on the mytractor forum here: http://www.mytractorforum.com/showthread.php?t=528857
I'm also making really good progress with the rest of the tractor. Its torn down to almost the bare frame and ready for sanding / paint. Apparently, I've been bitten my the green bug pretty hard, but in all honesty I came by it naturally-
