[CTPhil]

I'm hoping to bring my 1951 VAC along as I fix up the '49. It was parked with clutch issues about 12 years ago. It has an Eagle Hitch. I've removed some sheet metal, am rebuilding the carb, today I stripped the gas tank. My plan is to put the tank/carb/sediment bowl back on, change the cap and wires, and see if it will fire up. I've looked into the cylinders, and turned it over with a jump box, the engine is free.

 

[gordon1121]

Re: !(%! Case VAC renovation

Look foreward to seeing them both come along. post plenty if pics. Don't know what you used on that tank but it looks great.

 

[CTPhil]

I just scraped off some gunk, then went at it with a wire brush on an angle grinder. Took about 1 1/4 hrs. The original paint on that tank was pretty thin.

 

[Guest]

Looks like that'll be a fun one to work on. It'll keep ya busy for a day or two. Hope she fires over for ya without much trouble.

 

[gordon1121]

Good luck with the startup I hope it goes well.

 

[CTPhil]

Painted the gas tank, baked enamel, lol. Not to worry, it will be back in the shop before Mrs. CTPhil gets home.

 

[Stephenscity]

Nice drying rack!!

 

[CTPhil]

Thanks. Mrs. CTPhil was not amused however.

 

[CTPhil]

Got out the chainsaw and cut the saplings and vines growing through it and dragged it free. After a dozen years the front tires are flat, but the rears are still inflated.

 

[Guest]

Freedom sure feels good, don't it??

 

[CTPhil]

You bet!

 

[gordon1121]

Looking good. Is that a eagle hitch mower on the back?

 

[CTPhil]

Yes it is.

 

[1031d]

Is that a CASE sickle mower on the back? Looks good for taking a rest like that! Those sure are tough old tractors.

 

[CTPhil]

Is that a CASE sickle mower on the back?

Yes, I believe it is a model 41.

 

[1031d]

Is that a CASE sickle mower on the back?

Yes, I believe it is a model 41.

I think you had better bring it over here for some inspection! :lol:

 

[CTPhil]

I am actually tempted to sell it. I've replaced enough pitmans to become a real fan of the pitmanless sickle bar.

 

[CTPhil]

I put on the rebuilt carburetor, put in the repainted tank, new cap and wires, but no go. No spark to to the plugs. So i ordered a tune up kit and put it in and it fired up, first time in a dozen years. Video here: http://youtu.be/np0NUeRQvQk
The smoke is paint burning off a new muffler.

The hydraulics work too, I pulled the rockshaft control and the lift arms shot up with no hesitation.

 

[Guest]

Sounds real good. Hate the smell of paint burning off exhaust.

 

[DerickS]

Great looking project