WD45 char-lynn "through the hood" resevoir

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   I know this isn't "factory" but it is going to be user friendly. I finally have some time to work on the 53 WD that I grew up on. Dad and Uncle Kenny bought this tractor used from the Finlyn Dyer estate the year I was born, 1966, I've always known the tractor as Finlyn.
Anyway, I've been working on refurbishing her for about five years now. More looking, wondering and pondering for the past couple of years. 

I wanted to be able to access the ps resevoir easily, but have also seen torch cut hoods with 8" holes in them. 

I made my own mount for the tank. I used a spacer under the valve cover so the cover and gasket would not be compromised. Then welded part of a 3/4" coupler in the cap of the resivoir to fit the spare dipstick I had out of a CA rearend. That worked perfectly, just needed to add to the the length of the stick.

When cutting the hole in the hood, I started small and got a pilot hole and then finished with the plasma cutter. 

Slowly but surly the ol gal is coming together. I will post pics of before and after, if I ever get to "after".
Thanks for looking.
Leon B Mo

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Leon B MO Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Old Monroe, Mo Points: 2185	Post Options Post Reply Quote Leon B MO Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: WD45 char-lynn "through the hood" resevoir Posted: 07 Feb 2017 at 9:32pm
	I know this isn't "factory" but it is going to be user friendly. I finally have some time to work on the 53 WD that I grew up on. Dad and Uncle Kenny bought this tractor used from the Finlyn Dyer estate the year I was born, 1966, I've always known the tractor as Finlyn. Anyway, I've been working on refurbishing her for about five years now. More looking, wondering and pondering for the past couple of years. I wanted to be able to access the ps resevoir easily, but have also seen torch cut hoods with 8" holes in them. I made my own mount for the tank. I used a spacer under the valve cover so the cover and gasket would not be compromised. Then welded part of a 3/4" coupler in the cap of the resivoir to fit the spare dipstick I had out of a CA rearend. That worked perfectly, just needed to add to the the length of the stick. When cutting the hole in the hood, I started small and got a pilot hole and then finished with the plasma cutter. Slowly but surly the ol gal is coming together. I will post pics of before and after, if I ever get to "after". Thanks for looking. Leon B Mo .
	Uncle always said "Fill the back of the shovel and the front will take care of itself".

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Michael V (NM) Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: NM Points: 2464	Post Options Post Reply Quote Michael V (NM) Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 Feb 2017 at 9:40pm
	I like it. Sure will be handy to check and add oil

Allis dave Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 10 May 2012 Location: Northern IN Points: 3042	Post Options Post Reply Quote Allis dave Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Feb 2017 at 7:15am
	I think you did a really good job on it. Looks factory and I wouldn't be ashamed.

Stan IL&TN Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 13 Sep 2009 Location: Elvis Land Points: 6730	Post Options Post Reply Quote Stan IL&TN Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Feb 2017 at 7:15am
	looks great!!!
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IBWD MIke Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 08 Apr 2012 Location: Newton Ia. Points: 4063	Post Options Post Reply Quote IBWD MIke Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Feb 2017 at 9:34am
	I too like it, a lot. My 45 narrow front may get that mod. It currently has the reservoir mounted on the frame rail. One of those previous owner things. Would like to get it up on the valve cover but it leeks just enough I never have felt confident moving it. I have gotten the leaks slowed way down but still like to be able to keep an eye on it without pulling the hood.

Unit3 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 17 Oct 2009 Location: NC Iowa Points: 5595	Post Options Post Reply Quote Unit3 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Feb 2017 at 4:53pm
	Looks like it has been there all it's life. Great job.
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B26240 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 21 Nov 2009 Location: mn Points: 3865	Post Options Post Reply Quote B26240 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Feb 2017 at 6:10pm
	NICE !!

Ted J Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 05 Jul 2010 Location: La Crosse, WI Points: 18943	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ted J Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Feb 2017 at 8:56pm
	I like it too. Mine is under the hood, so I have to take it off to check and fill it. This would make it a LOT easier. Leon, you are doing a GREAT job. Keep it up and keep the pics coming!
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