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Re: Trying to save a Super C

Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 6:11 pm
by Don McCombs
Copper sulfate is used to control algae in aquariums. Check you local pet store.

Re: Trying to save a Super C

Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 9:11 pm
by Eugene
Try Don McCombs suggestion. If the sleeves are chrome or chrome composite call Hastings back.

Hastings rails are normally chrome plated to resist wear and extend engine life. - From their web site.

http://www.hastingsmfg.com/RingFinderIn ... ACD=3.1875

Check out part # 32441.

Their are other ring manufacturers other than Hastings. Actually, I know of one individual who manufacturers cast iron piston rings.

Re: Trying to save a Super C

Posted: Wed Mar 13, 2013 5:31 pm
by Eric85
Thanks for the advice

Went to the pet shop today, I got a product called " No more algae" Active ingredients include copper sulfate pentahydrate 0.05%.

I tried it on a few pieces of steel and chome.

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Here is what I got when I did the cylinder walls. I was only able to get a few drops to stay on the walls.

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I also put some on one of the old rings.

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Is it safe to assume cylinder sleeves are not chrome?

Re: Trying to save a Super C

Posted: Wed Mar 13, 2013 6:21 pm
by Boss Hog
I guess it is a bit late, but I have never seen chrome sleeves in a 113 or a 123 engine
Boss

Re: Trying to save a Super C

Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2013 9:50 am
by Eric85
The longer the copper sulfate stayed on the walls the more "copper" color it turned.

For my purpose with the tractor I think I'll still go with the cast iron rings (oil ring will be chome) unless
there is anyone that thinks I should go with the chome rings. Not sure of the price difference.

Re: Trying to save a Super C

Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2013 6:24 pm
by Eric85
Cleaned up the cylinders some tonight using a ball hone.
Here are some pics of the two worst cylinders (#2 and #3)

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#3 cylinder below.

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This is after a 30 to 60 second honing with 10w-30 motor oil. Trying to get it to look as best as I can, How does it look to you all?

Re: Trying to save a Super C

Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2013 12:27 pm
by Eugene
There are a number of Youtube videos on how to hone cylinders. Take a look at the condition of the cylinders after honing.

Top photo. Cylinder needs more work. Bottom two photos - Hard to tell from photos, but I don't think that cylinder will clean up enough to be serviceable.

Crankshaft exposed to cylinder honing debris?

Re: Trying to save a Super C

Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 7:33 am
by Eric85
Crankshaft is covered really well.

Bottom two photos - Hard to tell from photos, but I don't think that cylinder will clean up enough to be serviceable.


Things have cleaned up a little bit better, nothing perfect. Will the new rings be ok with this?

Ring gaps in bore so far are 0.020 max. is 0.030.

Re: Trying to save a Super C

Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 10:15 am
by Eugene
Eric85 wrote:Things have cleaned up a little bit better, nothing perfect. Will the new rings be ok with this?
Without seeing and only guessing --- probably not.

The engine needs to be pulled and then completely disassembled. Each engine part needs to be evaluated as to serviceability, including the clutch. All before any labor is conducted to clean up or rehabilitate parts, machine work, or parts purchased.

Re: Trying to save a Super C

Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2016 8:14 pm
by Eric85
I haven't posted in a long time. But wanted to let everyone know that I got the tractor running soon after the last post on this thread. It's been running great for 4 years now. Never pulled the engine like some on here told me too.

Re: Trying to save a Super C

Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2016 10:09 am
by AL Farmall Boy
What all have you done to the tractor? Did you do any cosmetic work to it, or do you use it? Would like to see some pictures or video of her running again!

Re: Trying to save a Super C

Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2016 3:29 pm
by havoc1482
Glad to see it all worked out. I love the Super C. I want the one we have at work. Its got a 2pt fast hitch with all the hydraulic bells and whistles

Re: Trying to save a Super C

Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 11:05 am
by Matt Kirsch
Well, you really had nothing to lose by putting it back together and giving it a try. If this were a working tractor that you used all day every day, it probably would have needed a full rebuild, but the way most of us use these tractors these days, it will probably outlast you!

Re: Trying to save a Super C

Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 11:10 am
by AL Farmall Boy
Matt Kirsch wrote:Well, you really had nothing to lose by putting it back together and giving it a try. If this were a working tractor that you used all day every day, it probably would have needed a full rebuild, but the way most of us use these tractors these days, it will probably outlast you!


yep.....what he said :Dito: :tractor: