[larrybl]

This was given to me, basically to keep from going to the recyclers. I excepted it because 1. It looked like a good candidate for my Grand Son to use (Hydro). And 2. I haven't had a John Dear yet. So I present..... Little John. I think my Grandson will like it, he even offered to tow it to the shed where I have it stored till I finish the BOH project. Wiring is ka-put. Engine spins, and has oil, but the reservoir under the seat is dry.

Haven't had a chance to go over the Op manual yet, been busy. I don't have room to work on both, but that doesn't prevent me from getting parts for it now. Obviously a wire harness is needed.

 

[oefveteran]

She is so new she hasn't made it to your signature, lol. Have fun with this one!

 

[jack2181]

This was given to me, basically to keep from going to the recyclers. I excepted it because 1. It looked like a good candidate for my Grand Son to use (Hydro). And 2. I haven't had a John Dear yet. So I present..... Little John. I think my Grandson will like it, he even offered to tow it to the shed where I have it stored till I finish the BOH project. Wiring is ka-put. Engine spins, and has oil, but the reservoir under the seat is dry.

Haven't had a chance to go over the Op manual yet, been busy. I don't have room to work on both, but that doesn't prevent me from getting parts for it now. Obviously a wire harness is needed.

Mark the date of May 3, 2016.................who had this date in the pool that Larry would be out of space in the Man Cave Garage? :sidelaugh

Just the law of physics.............any empty garage space always sucks in tractors.

Look forward to this rebuild as well. :fing32:

 

[Deere 332]

That's a good restoration canadate here's a pic of my 165 that I restore with my grandad we got it at a local scrap yard it was junk when we got it

 

[larrybl]

Message from the person that gave it to me.

My pleasure, I am glad it went to someone who will work on it and give it new life instead of it just being turned to scrap.

Commander Melvin Roseborough
Waco Police Department DEU

 

[jack2181]

Message from the person that gave it to me.

My pleasure, I am glad it went to someone who will work on it and give it new life instead of it just being turned to scrap.

Commander Melvin Roseborough
Waco Police Department DEU

:fing32: so your tractor restoration reputation is not just on MTF. Well deserved.

 

[larrybl]

:fing32: so your tractor restoration reputation is not just on MTF. Well deserved.

Yea, since the City did that video on me I have received ...umm a couple good comments. It seems the Commander didn't see the video (I asked) but was told about me from someone else. Hay, it works for me. All he wants is a picture when I'm done.
BOH is still coming along.

 

[Ericjr16]

Nice they wanted you to save it!

 

[larrybl]

Isn't this hobby great! I realized I would never make a profit from restoring but Get a lot of satisfaction from this. I can now do a basic cost comparison of a cost comparison between Sears / Roper / Craftsman / Ford / and now JD.

 

[Ericjr16]

Totally agree Larry! We don't make much when we do sell. Mostly goes into next one!

 

[larrybl]

Little John has been moved into position. BOH is almost finished and helped with the move.

 

[tracktortag]

Congratulations on your new 165! It was nice of them to think of you, and want to see it restored rather than scrapped. It will be a nice project for you, and your grandson. Looking forward to seeing updates.:fing32:

 

[Ericjr16]

Awaiting this one! My 180 could use a refresh!

 

[Cannon51]

I see you figured out how to hold that freewheel lever over. Trying to push, steer and hold that lever is a pain. Actually your lucky it is working, most of the time there stuck.
Cannon

 

[larrybl]

I see you figured out how to hold that freewheel lever over. Trying to push, steer and hold that lever is a pain. Actually your lucky it is working, most of the time there stuck.
Cannon

The PO did that, it did help.

 

[larrybl]

Started on "Little John" disassembly. First thing I noticed is the bolts are metric. So to me this may mean not made in the USA. I had to re-think the bolt storage, and dig out the metric tools. These are rarely used as all the other machine are SAE. And all my nut & bolt spares are SAE, so I'll need a Metric bolt box. At least I got started on it.

 

[larrybl]

Who would connect a Ground cable to the starter bendix? This machine has two black cables for the battery connection which tells me the battery may have been hooked up backwards at some time.

 

[Cannon51]

Larry you may need a switch added to the wiring harness like the one on this 175. 4th picture in post #7 http://www.mytractorforum.com/12-john-deere-forum/817602-i-got-rough-175-today.html. :sidelaugh
Cannon

 

[Ericjr16]

Love wiring foolishness!
Just had my 180 out to mow and replaced the fuel line I left not knowing any better first time! See they installed the relay kit at least, wires look poorly routed as well!

 

[larrybl]

Oh there are more wiring issues that I'll post. Still in the tear down process and taking detailed pictures. I can fix the wires, the electronics may be another issue.