Tag Archives: Cranky

Tractor Deconstructionism

Posted on July 20, 2013 by littletractorguy

Well, if anything, the fate of Cranky should help keep Wally in line! There’s only about three more things to take off Cranky’s frame before he’s totally deconstructed, then a few more things to pull off the pedestal.  He actually … Continue reading →

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Takin’ Apart Cranky!

Posted on July 14, 2013 by littletractorguy

I began in earnest the process of stripping as much off of poor Cranky (my donor machine) as I could…. Started with the variator handle. as Cranky’s is in better shape than the one on Bror… Getting this part off … Continue reading →

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Getting Closer Every Day

Posted on April 23, 2013 by littletractorguy

Sooo… I came up with a bit of a new plan. MrBeef from MTF was kind enough to ship me up his crankshaft and .010 over piston/rod, and so I took Cranky’s block in to a local shop and got … Continue reading →

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Starting to get ramped up for summer…

Posted on April 6, 2013 by littletractorguy

IF it ever comes…. Well, wasn’t really doing things ON my John Deere today, but I had the good fortune to get permission to bring the grubby old engine block from Cranky into my basement workroom. I spent the evening … Continue reading →

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Battle scars and a post-mortem

Posted on August 26, 2012 by littletractorguy

So, some updates on Cranky… including details of my FIRST injury sustained during the work on Cranky! (Guess I gotta take down that “4 injury-free days” sign!  ) So, this actually happened YESTERDAY…. It looks MUCH better today than it did … Continue reading →

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A Day In The Life of…. Cranky!

Posted on August 25, 2012 by littletractorguy

So, I got out to my dad’s warehouse today where Cranky has been in storage since, oh, last November, I think… Blew up his tires, went to roll him out – URK! No roll-y! DANG IT! Brake was off, shifter … Continue reading →

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Restoration Plan Omega – or – Dreaming in Technicolor

Posted on June 4, 2012 by littletractorguy

Okay, since it’s already past 9:00 pm here, darkness is starting to set in and I haven’t had a chance (due to kidlet looking after and cleanup from supper and other various problems and distractions) to get out and play … Continue reading →

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Laid some “groundwork” yesterday…

Posted on June 4, 2012 by littletractorguy

Well, I spent a good chunk of yesterday “laying the groundwork” as it were (ha ha!) for the Plan… Got everything dug down 3 inches. I know, you guys, HOW am I supposed to dig a basement for my garage … Continue reading →

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