baxternick
New User
This forum was a god send for my crash course into the world of tractors. Everyone has been super helpful. Hopefully this baby last another 50+ years now. I purchased this 901 with the purpose of pulling a finish mower around my new home property. We built on 5+ acres and the old 54" ride on wasn't up to the task each week. The tractor was purchased for a great price with the mindset it would need some work in the near future.
Well 2 mows into the season that future became the present. The tractor was pouring oil out the valve cover breather. I knew it had blow by on the cylinders but it went downhill quick. The engine reached the point it wouldn't fire or run with the lack of compression.
I had the engine rebuilt and the head rebuilt. While apart I did new seals on input shaft, and a new clutch. The amazing (super sarcastic) Rossa Master pump also got a rebuilt at home as the metering valve stuck closed ALOT. The leaky PTO shaft got the upgraded shaft with new seals and bearings. I also rewired the entire tractor with fresh wiring, new LED lights, alternator, and starter. The last piece of the puzzle was all new wheel bearings.
I have a few classic cars and love driving/fixing them in my free time. The tractor has been more rewarding and honestly puts a smile on my face every time I climb onto it. Here are a few pics from yesterday.
Well 2 mows into the season that future became the present. The tractor was pouring oil out the valve cover breather. I knew it had blow by on the cylinders but it went downhill quick. The engine reached the point it wouldn't fire or run with the lack of compression.
I had the engine rebuilt and the head rebuilt. While apart I did new seals on input shaft, and a new clutch. The amazing (super sarcastic) Rossa Master pump also got a rebuilt at home as the metering valve stuck closed ALOT. The leaky PTO shaft got the upgraded shaft with new seals and bearings. I also rewired the entire tractor with fresh wiring, new LED lights, alternator, and starter. The last piece of the puzzle was all new wheel bearings.
I have a few classic cars and love driving/fixing them in my free time. The tractor has been more rewarding and honestly puts a smile on my face every time I climb onto it. Here are a few pics from yesterday.