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Allis Chalmers D10

cheveslakr said:
Hope you don't need the outhouse. It wasn't too long ago, when mom was growing up they live up in the 40s in the palouse washington area and only had an outhouse.....in the teens for weeks at a time. Makes me smile when I poop.
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I watched a documentary some years ago (I think it was the discovery channel), all about plumbing and more specifically toilets in Alaska and how the drains were frozen at least 1/2 the time and they had to use outhouses.

I often thought of how inconvenient it must be, but when that's all you have and you're used to it, it's not a big deal I guess. Maybe we've become so spoiled we wouldn't even consider that now.
 
Spoiled is a bit lenient, but it's healthy to realize it, and strengthening to experience it from time to time.
 
40s and 50s is a light or no jacket weather. I like this time of year, no bugs and I don't sweat as much. It has been very wet so the yard is a mushy mess. It is time to till the gardens but that ain't happening until it dries out.
 
Chevelle_Nut said:
40s and 50s is a light or no jacket weather. I like this time of year, no bugs and I don't sweat as much. It has been very wet so the yard is a mushy mess. It is time to till the gardens but that ain't happening until it dries out.
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Today was nice; high of 53. Got a lot done on my trench for the propane line to my new-to-me 250 gal tank (it's 50 years old) 🙂
 
Nashville Cat said:
Today was nice; high of 53. Got a lot done on my trench for the propane line to my new-to-me 250 gal tank (it's 50 years old) 🙂
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Doesn't your county have inspections for tanks over a certain age? Here where I live the tank has to be certified and can only be recertified once (not sure of the time limit), then the tank can no longer be filled after the time expires on the recertification.

There are so many people selling the old tanks for smokers it's crazy.
 
I bought 5 gallons of Evapo-Rust, a coworker who restores tools swears by it. I poured it all on the gas tank and will let it soak for several days. Let's see how it does.

Got to work on getting the wheel back together, the spin out brackets look to be a pain to get back together. Gauges are next to come apart for cleaning and painting. Goal is to have her moving on her own in a few weeks.
 
kmakar said:
Doesn't your county have inspections for tanks over a certain age? Here where I live the tank has to be certified and can only be recertified once (not sure of the time limit), then the tank can no longer be filled after the time expires on the recertification.

There are so many people selling the old tanks for smokers it's crazy.
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From what I've read, if the tank is over 100 gallons and permanently installed, it will have a data plate and is an ASME tank.
That's what I have and it doesn't need to be recertified.
Smaller tanks that are portable and can be transported are "DOT" tanks. These need to be recertified.
 
Chevelle_Nut said:
I bought 5 gallons of Evapo-Rust, a coworker who restores tools swears by it. I poured it all on the gas tank and will let it soak for several days. Let's see how it does.

Got to work on getting the wheel back together, the spin out brackets look to be a pain to get back together. Gauges are next to come apart for cleaning and painting. Goal is to have her moving on her own in a few weeks.
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EvapoRust is doing a great job. The gas tank is in an old wash tank and since the fuel gauge gasket is shot (so is the gauge) when the tank was turned on the end a couple of gallons leaked out. The outside of the tank is sitting in it now getting cleaned. Looking inside the tank the metal is looking good!

I have 2 frozen wheel brackets, meaning they are stuck and wont loosen. All I have is a propane torch and that is not hot enough to free them. 1 of the 3 is loose. I am thinking I may have to build a hot charcoal fire and cook them for a few hours.
 
I read where the old MAPP gas and new are 2 different formulations, I was really thinking about getting MAPP, can't hurt to have it.
 
Rear wheel is back on. Goal is to have her moving under her own power today, that may or may not happen.

I am not going to do a full restoration on this thing, for what it needs to do that it isn't worth it but I want to be able to use it. it will look funny until it is all cleaned up. Hard to get pics right now, I am working on it in the car hauler. If I can get it to the garage today I will get some.
 
So close. Steering and gauges are in, fuel tank and lines hooked up, started it, clutch was frozen. I lubricated the throwout bearing, freed it up but disc stuck to flywheeel. I rocked it back an forth in gear and she finally broke free. Stopped by a dead battery! Oh well.
 
Chevelle_Nut said:
So close. Steering and gauges are in, fuel tank and lines hooked up, started it, clutch was frozen. I lubricated the throwout bearing, freed it up but disc stuck to flywheeel. I rocked it back an forth in gear and she finally broke free. Stopped by a dead battery! Oh well.
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Charge it up and let er' rip!
 
The distributer is my main issue now and IDK if the brakes or hydraulics work. I want to get it close to the garage again, working in the car hauler is a pain.
 
Chevelle_Nut said:
The distributer is my main issue now and IDK if the brakes or hydraulics work. I want to get it close to the garage again, working in the car hauler is a pain.
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Working in a tight space ain't no fun. Our last house ran out of space which is what prompted me to either build a steel building there or move. Moving was the better option. I feel your pain.
 
kmakar said:
Working in a tight space ain't no fun. Our last house ran out of space which is what prompted me to either build a steel building there or move. Moving was the better option. I feel your pain.
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Main problem is the lighting, whatever comes in the roof vent cover and doors is all I get.

Talking to my machine shop about getting the bushings in the distributer replaced.
 
Chevelle_Nut said:
Main problem is the lighting, whatever comes in the roof vent cover and doors is all I get.

Talking to my machine shop about getting the bushings in the distributer replaced.
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Brass or bronze would be best. I prefer bronze as it's a little harder but still soft enough not to damage the steel.
 
Hate to be the safety guy here, but how are the hoses? A good set of safety glasses are a must if you're using well aged hydraulic hoses.
 
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