Oil Help

[Highridge]

Hello everyone,
I've recently gotten my grandpa's ole 1963 LGT100. I'm restoring it on my spare time and fixing it all up so it'll run nice. I'm going to change the oil and was wondering if there was a certain type recommended by Kohler( has a 8 hp , single cyl) or if any old brand will do.

Thanks

[Kid Muddy]

Congrats on getting a Ford. :thThumbsU They're great little tractors. As for the Kohler, they recommend straight 30W oil above 32 degrees F. I use 10-30W in the winter.

Oh yeah, :wwp:



Dean

[Highridge]

Thanks! Got the oil and the engine is pretty much running like a champ. Rode her around the yard today with a grin on my face :) Now just to do the bodywork. Here is a pic of what she look like so far. (If I can figure this out)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/dgt6000rider/DSC00959.jpg

[Kid Muddy]

Great pic, it's looking pretty good. :fing32:

That should be a '73, not '63. It's got the tube frame, which was made from '72 until '83, with the '77-'83 model years having the side panels. And it should have the 10 horse Kohler, not the 8 horse.

Can't wait to see pics of it when it's finished! :bannana:

[Highridge]

:thanku: for clearing that up! I got a new battery for her last night and can't wait to get her going again(rain all weekend). I had to take the little gearbox out that transfers the shaft to the belt (pulley fell off)so I'm still trying to get just the right amount of tension so she shifts all right.

[Highridge]

One more question. What oil should I use for the transmission? I don't think it's ever been changed.

[Kid Muddy]

The manual calls for SAE-90 oil. I use 80-90w gear oil in my LGT100. It would be a good idea to change the oil in the tranny. :fing32:

[Highridge]

And here she is! New seat and all.

[Kid Muddy]

Looks great! :congrats: How'd the tranny fluid look? Pretty bad?

And I see you're missing the battery cover. I'd say about 90% of that era of Fords are missing those. :confused:


Dean

[Highridge]

The tranny fluid had some water in it and little specs of metal( from years of grinding gears)
I knew someone would point out the battery cover :). I have it but it needs a new piano hinge. Some things you may not have noticed - missing shifter plate(soon to be installed), and a cub cadet seat(got a good price, and it's comfy :) ), I also have to reinstall the attachment lift handle. Just for looks. I took the lift mechanism out because it is only used for pulling.

[Kid Muddy]

Some things you may not have noticed - missing shifter plate(soon to be installed), and a cub cadet seat(got a good price, and it's comfy :) ), I also have to reinstall the attachment lift handle.

I noticed. :fing32:

That really turned out nice, and that granny gear is great for pulling, isn't it?

Dean

[glenn27]

A really nice looking tractor.....You did a very good job on the restro...

(Somehow, I knew Kid Muddy would give us it's "intimate" details).... :thThumbsU

P.S. Are the manuals for those old fords hard to come by?? reason, I might know where one is , but I haven't seen the guy for awhile----I seem to remember it was way back in his family....

[Kid Muddy]

P.S. Are the manuals for those old fords hard to come by?? reason, I might know where one is , but I haven't seen the guy for awhile----I seem to remember it was way back in his family....
The manuals, both owners and parts, show up on eBay all the time. A lot of them are also still available from a New Holland dealer, but expect to pay $$$$.

Dean