Well after a few months I got the suburban finished. Long story short this sat for years missing parts basically a parts machine or scrap. Spent most of the winter tracking down parts making parts and soaking it with pb blaster.
Spring came i tore it down and cleaned and repainted. My biggest fear was the clutch but to my surprise it freed right up. As for it running the 1st pull the fly wheel key sheared. (Should have just put a new one in).after that it fired right up. When I redid the engine I changed it from mechanical governor to an air vane setup. Found a nice decal kit online to finish it off. Only real issue was matching up the belts. The book#s didn't come close? I have it back to stock too with the right pulleys and spacers? I did decide to change to a larger engine belt 1 longer just so I can start it safer. Other than that runs and drives great. Maybe someday I will find the front rims but I am really not bothered by it. Well here it is enjoy and thanks for all the info i found on this site!!!
I have never seen one of these before. I like the blue wheels as they set off the gold very nicely. You have done a superb job on reviving another rare tractor. Well done you!
Thanks for kind words!
THe front rims original were 2 piece rims. Which if you need people think they are gold!
As for the governor setup the 143402 is the same engine as the 143302 with the difference being the governor. Basically finding the speed control the 2 links and the airvane. And removing the mechanical governor. For me the airvane seem simpler (sounds like another topic?)
Here some pics of the wheel. This took time Dremel ing the cracks and lots of filling and sanding. The factory one was welded on the shaft.
another update on my david bradley I found these old sears fenders online. just finished cleaning them up and still had some paint left over, shot it today. they look pretty sharp not sure if they were an option on the 59-61's but it's going on mine.
Don't get your hopes up too high. I may have a pair of rims for your D.B.
I bought a parts suburban last summer and shoved it into the corner. Give me a little time to dig it out and check the front rims.
They will be a little rough. I'll get some pics and let you know. hopefully we'll get you fixed up. Rick
I hope you can - The ones on my machine were pretty bad - But with some time and effort I want to make my Uncles Day :smilewink:
Oh and jabelman , I also have a converted motor with the airvane governer on it . Someone took the mechanical linkage off and it had none . So my uncle built one(air vane) using his machine's as a model . It works perfectly !!
quick update, had some time to finally get the rims cleaned, soaked for 2 weeks in vinegar and this is what you get. metal work is done and primed, ready for paint and tires
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