Project: 2N resurrection

[Sunset_Z28]

I think I recommended Yesterdays Tractors to you in a previous thread. I went with a Tisco overhaul kit from them and everything went together perfect. The hardest part of the whole rebuild was removing the old engine sleeves. I've only had one issue with YT and it was a bad solenoid. I emailed them about it and they sent me another one in no time. If you have a Tractor Supply in your area you might check there too. I'm surprised how many parts they keep in stock for Ford tractors here.

 

[Sunset_Z28]

They should carry a kit for that Marvel Schebler carb too.

 

[Nick The Great]

It's not green, but it looks like a fun project nonetheless

 

[Lonesome7.3]

I have checked YT several times. I will be getting some parts from them soon I think. I found a close out deal on a carb kit I could not turn down on another site. I go to TSC all the time for feed. I did not think to look at there tractor parts. They may have had a carb kit in stock. Brain fart.

 

[Lonesome7.3]

The sheet metal is worse off than I thought. I cannot afford to replace it so I have to work with what I have. Someone tried to weld the four pieces together. That piece of molten slop was not holing anything together and I cut through it pretty easily. The sad part is I may have to weld the together myself. The really funny thing is the body filler over some of the welds. Nothing hides awful welds like gobs of body filler over them. I did a lot of grinding, cutting, straightening. But I can only do so much. The sheet metal is shot.

I spent some time looking for a right side panel and even put the word out I am in need of one. But for now I would like to get the tractor back together. Being since there is no saving that panel I figured I would work with what I have and see how it turns out. I found the repair piece I am using in a parts truck I recently purchased. It was just lying on the floor board. I cut it down and tacked into place. I will see what I can do about making it a bit nicer the next time I work on it.

 

[Lonesome7.3]

Made some head way. I got the air cleaner back together and did some more metal work. I think I got it as done as I can get it. There is no way I can restore the sheet metal to anything close to what it was. I straightened it out the best I could and I will be getting it back together soon. As soon as the carb kit arrives I should have it running.

 

[DofD]

At least you're making progress. Replacing the sheet metal parts, a project for a later date.

 

[Lonesome7.3]

If I go through with what I am thinking of new sheet metal will be a must.

 

[Lonesome7.3]

New carb kit arrived. However, there are a couple of parts that do not look familiar.

 

[Lonesome7.3]

Found a leak in the radiator so I pulled and flushed it. It was nice to see green coolant coming out rather than just rusty water. I am going to attempt to repair it. If it does not work, I know where a good used one is.