My Gravely Restoration So far

[Skools Out]

So what do you think about this project?

http://gravelytractors.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=riders&thread=4&page=2

[nipper]

Looking very nice Skools.

[Franco]

Skools, you are unreal man. You got skills!!!!!!
I can't wait to see what you get into next.

[chumbucket]

I like it Skools.

Just saw this one up here this morning.

http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/grd/1063052987.html

Nice headlights.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v129/bospa/HighBeams.jpg:you:

[Skools Out]

Well here it is, It's a 1974 according to the numbers. I got if off ebay as a parts machine. The motor and trans were both locked. I poured parts cleaner in both the motor and the transmission, even poured the cylinders full. let sit 2 days and it came loose in both the motor and trans. Over the weekend I worked on the starter, got it loose and now got the motor to finally run with some gas in the carb. will get more pics so you guys can see the next stuff. so far it runs and the machine is apart and pressure washed. I took the deck out new blades greased and all is working on the deck. Tested it under my 816S.
When found after sitting in a barn for 14 yrs in Charlotte, NC
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/d798_1_sbl.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/d99c_1_sbl.jpg

[Skools Out]

Thanks
Here's pics of it with the shift plate decaled and installed plus the dash is now bolted down tight too, i've painted the front wheels inside and out also
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/P1010002-4.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/P1010003-4.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/P1010004-4.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/P1010005-4.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/P1010006-4.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/P1010007-3.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/P1010008-3.jpg
So what do you think so far?

[Stinky_Hooker]

Looks awesome bro!!!:clap:

[chumbucket]

skooools!!!!!!!!:sun:


http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/grd/1083036600.html

[reelapeelin]

Once again...you da man!!...:clap:

[reelapeelin]

So what do you think about this project?

http://gravelytractors.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=riders&thread=4&page=2

Looks like yer showin' those Gravely boys a trick or three!!...:clap:

[Chomper]

Looks good man, I used to mow with a gravely years ago. Good running machines.

[Skools Out]

thanks guys trying to get it done and out of the way so i can finish the 32' trailer i'm currently building as well.

here's the Gravely 816 so far
this morning the seat pan after welding the holes and cracks up
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/P1010001-2.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/P1010002-5.jpg
got the muffler painted and installed
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/P1010003-5.jpg
here it is with the rear lift installed and done
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/P1010008-4.jpg
cleaned the breather and look what i found under the paint
how ya like that original breather directions
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/P1010004-5.jpg
here's that poor hood after stripping and priming and then sanding smooth
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/P1010005-5.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/P1010006-5.jpg
here's the seat pan after grinding an acid coating 2 coats
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/P1010007-4.jpg
ok now the hood after 3 coats of primer and 4 coats of white paint
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/P1010009-3.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/P1010010-3.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/P1010011-3.jpg
here's the tractor in the yard to see it in the sun almost complete
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/P1010012-3.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/P1010013-3.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/P1010014-3.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/P1010015-3.jpg
here it is with the hood test fitted and ready for decals
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/P1010016-3.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/P1010017-3.jpg
So what do you guys think of it compared to when bought couple months back?

[Skools Out]

link to complete resto

http://www.gravelytractors.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=riders&thread=4&page=3 (http://www.gravelytractors.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=riders&thread=4&page=3)



Well guys it's complete tractor wise, the deck will be next but the mower deck works so till the use it, here's pics today after a little mowing then cleaned and took finally finished pictures before i really mess it up lol, still need the foot rest traction pads.
Before when bought
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/d798_1_sbl.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/d99c_1_sbl.jpg

After Restoration
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/Picture004-2.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/Picture005-2.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/Picture006-2.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/Picture007-2.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/Picture008-1.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/Picture009-1.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/Picture010-1.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/Picture011-2.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/Picture012-2.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/Picture013-2.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/Picture014-2.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/Picture015-1.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/Picture016-1.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/Picture017-1.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/Picture018-1.jpg
So what do you think of the ol 816 now?

[Skools Out]

well i was removing one of the hubs and broke the trans axle in the rearend. so i have torn the trans down and now have it open with the tractor torn all a part. i'll take some pics of it tonight if i get a chance, then you can see what a real lawn mower / garden tractor should look like in the trans and motor setup.

[reelapeelin]

Bumma!!...but I know it's in good hands so all will be OTAY in the end...:nice:

[willy]

Sweet stuff Todd, what you doing with her when you get it fixed up, working it like a Gravely should be or are going to sell her?

[Skools Out]

well i was pulling a 14" bottom plow when the axle broke and split. so i'm working her like the ol machine was built too. not selling any of my gravelys love them. i've got several of both the old Model L walk behinds and 3 of the 800 series riders.

[Skools Out]

here's a few pics of the trans off the tractor and of it opened up.


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-103S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-104S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-105S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-106S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-107S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-108S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-109S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-110S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-111S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-112S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-113S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-114S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-115S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-116S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-117S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-118S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-119S.jpg


here's the frame and parts without trans notice i left the hydraulic pump together to keep from loosing fluid.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-099S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-100S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-120S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-121S.jpg

New Ag tires mounted for the Gravely

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-122S.jpg

Rear lift hitch parts off tractor

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-123S.jpg

new old stock Axles and hubs for trans.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-124S.jpg

the 16.5 HP Onan from the tractor

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-101S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-102S.jpg

and what started this whole trans opening was the keeper came off this axle inside the rear axle. plus now found other axle is split and broken in the key way.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-098S.jpg

[chumbucket]

That transmission says a lot about the quality of those old tractors. No wonder why it's been around for so long. :clap:

[willy]

Remember when everything was built that way, and right here.

[reelapeelin]

:nice: THAT is a GEARHEAD'S gearbox there...they coulda used that baby in Sherman tanks!!...pretty work :nice:

[dmoore]

Nice Gravley Skool's! Here is my 1978 Wheel Horse C-101, 8 Speed I restored 12 years ago to maintain my 5 acres, I cut approx 3.5 of it....I retired it July of 2006 when I purchased my B7800 Kubota with a 72" finish mower...(more fishin time!) I also bought a Wheel Horse 36" tiller attachment that I have used maybe twice! I would like to find a mid 1950's Wheel Horse to restore now.


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o232/dmoore05/100_1704-1.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o232/dmoore05/100_1706.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o232/dmoore05/100_1710.jpg

[nipper]

Nice wheel horse. I have a 1976 C120 with hydraulic transmission that I just love. It has not been restored like yours, but still runs like a champ.

[Skools Out]

nice ride i fixed my trans on xmas eve, i've got to pick up 2 seals then i will put it back together.

[Skools Out]

well had trans issues so here's a few pics

forgot a keeper which was good so i could find a couple other issues

well opened it up to find more issues so i opened the spare trans and made one great trans with 2 good trans

here's a cracked axle

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-172S.jpg

here's the spare trans this morning

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-176S.jpg

a must a home made spacer from a piece of starboard off a boat

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-179S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-180S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-181S.jpg

don't forget to remove this ring clip or you will tear up the drive seal

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-178S.jpg

both trans opened

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-184S.jpg

spare trans inside

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-182S.jpg

old trans opened again

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-183S.jpg

found the reverse drive to be missing the clip that held the bearing in and it was letting the drive rub the pto when in reverse

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-177S.jpg

old trans parts

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-190S.jpg

reverse drive rod eat as well

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-191S.jpg

clip replaced finally

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-192S.jpg

only to find the clutch lining loose on one side so will fix while it's apart

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-194S.jpg

here's a easy way to put the case back and line up the keyed gear to the forward drive

grease key in gear

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-186S.jpg

put grease in the forward drive plate and insert gear

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-185S.jpg

here's the gear and key greased and ready to go back together

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-187S.jpg

new trans painted and installed on frame

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-188S.jpg

old trans open new one installed

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-189S.jpg

closed old trans to keep out weather

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-193S.jpg

new trans mounted and motor as well

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-196S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-195S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-198S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-199S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-200S.jpg

next the new tires and rims to be installed

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/MVC-197S.jpg

[willy]

Wow Todd, sweet work man. Shes a beaut:clap:

[Skools Out]

Looky Here yeap front end loader we are going to fit on a gravely or may just find some old something to put it on for good.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/P1010010-5.jpg

[Skools Out]

loader i've decided to put it on this deere 240 i found for $115 so it will be fixed to it for good


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/Picture075.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Gravely%20Tractors/Picture074.jpg

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