Workin' on the Old Tractors

Spent about an hour on the John Deere 730 parts. Sanded the fenders to see what and if I need to smooth out and fill anything. Just a couple place need work. Then onto the hood. Started working the metal around the openings. I think I have it good enough to just prime and sand with no filler. I can tell I am out of practice doing this stuff but its slowly coming back.
 

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cjet69 said:
Spent about an hour on the John Deere 730 parts. Sanded the fenders to see what and if I need to smooth out and fill anything. Just a couple place need work. Then onto the hood. Started working the metal around the openings. I think I have it good enough to just prime and sand with no filler. I can tell I am out of practice doing this stuff but its slowly coming back.
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I'd bet Cjet your paint repairs are probably better than what factory finishes were...
 
My brother showed up today so we tore the Case IH 485 starter apart. The brushes are wore right down to where the wires were starting to rub. Lots of build up on the brush holder and commutator. Now to decide if we want to clean it up and solder in new bushes or just buy a new starter.
 

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cjet69 said:
My brother showed up today so we tore the Case IH 485 starter apart. The brushes are wore right down to where the wires were starting to rub. Lots of build up on the brush holder and commutator. Now to decide if we want to clean it up and solder in new bushes or just buy a new starter.
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Looking at the inside of the starter one would hardly think it would ever work again..
 
MFDAC said:
Dang CJet amazing it worked at all! Even if you bought a new one, I'd be willing to bet you will repair this one too!

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The way this is made you would need to solder the 2 positive brushes in which is kind of a pain. Then I would wonder if something else is ready to fail. With a new I would just bolt it in and go with all new parts. I need to check with a local supplier but online I can get a new starter for around $200 with tax and shipping. I'll do more searching online for parts before I decide.
 
MNGB said:
Boy I can't believe that starter worked at all you got your moneys worth from those brushes
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Had a few time where I had to try it 5-10 times before it would turn over enough to start. When we pulled it apart it had that smell like it had been hot. This is the original starter and I think the tractor is a 1990 model. At least it made it through last hay season before it died.
 
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