smokin'

Today we have got the tractor turning over!

We filled the radiator, and fixed the various leaks on the hoses and gaskets. Still a minor leak from where the thermostat is, but should get this fixed easily. It is all holding water now.. which is great.

We filled the engine oil, with standard tractor oil- I forgot to re-oil the fuel pump, and need to sort this tomorrow.

The electrics now mean that I can start the starter motor manually- need to order a new solenoid as the old one isn't working correctly...

The fuel system was a nightmare - neither of the filter housings are sealing the fuel in, and leaking. I need to get new seals somehow... I have put the old/new filter in place, and that is even leaking from the banjo!

We eventually got the fuel system reasonably sealed, and tested turning over the engine. It does turn and smoke, but won't catch...  The next things to look at are the timing and oil the pump..

Good news is that the clutch, flywheel and starter are all great!