Just got this CC 102

[Grant Laughrey]

I just picked up this 102 from a guy at work for free. He thinks it's a 1968 model. It's in pretty rough shape and the generator is not charging the battery. Where should I start on this? Also if anyone can give me any more info about what I have, I appreciate it. I got lucky with my 1250, it only needed some small work so I never had to search for parts. I want to restore this 102 as close to original as possible. Thanks in advance

 

[kmcconaughey]

Grant, WELCOME! Looks like your 102 is complete, unmolested with modifications, and even has the original seat. That serial number, 168580, would have been built in September of 1966.

 

[Grant Laughrey]

Thanks for the quick reply. There is some farm repair for lack of better terms, on the control pedestal. I will do my best to repair it correctly and cut this junk off, but if anyone knows where to find a replacement pedestal I would go that route also.

 

[kmcconaughey]

Ah, I saw the dark area on the earlier photo but it looked like it was just surface rust, and with the tractor being wet made it darker. That's an odd repair, I can't imagine a leak of battery acid causing that much damage that it needed to be welded up like that. You might be able to round up a replacement pedestal, one from a 102 or a 122 will fit. Place a wanted add in the classifieds and see what turns up.

 

[Grant Laughrey]

Thanks I will

 

[wh cc guy]

Welcome Grant. Glad to have you with us.

 

[PACub100]

Good score!! Like my girlfriend says, "if it's free, it's for me!"...And that's not really rough shape from what I've seen around.
With an angle grinder, cut-off disk, chisel, patience (don't forget those safety glasses - don't wanna start nicknaming ya Ole One-Eyed Grant), I'd think you'd be able to get that off the pedestal, grind it smooth and repaint it.

 

[Grant Laughrey]

I hope so. Just the pedestal, seat and the deck are in bad shape that I've seen so far. I wasn't sure what I wanted to do with it because it was sitting for a few years but a little work got it running great. I think at this point I have it narrowed down to a bad generator. The motor starts but won't charge and dies as soon as the battery is drained.

 

[PACub100]

Isavetractors has a YouTube video on rebuilding starter generators...

 

[Grant Laughrey]

Okay thanks I'll look into it

 

[PACub100]

Oh, and that seat... don't throw that away. Ohio Rubber seat. Good cleaning should make it pretty decent.
Wish I had one on my 100...

 

[Grant Laughrey]

Someone in the past used carpet glue to put a memory foam pad on it then wrapped with a burlap bag as a cover Gonna take alot of cleaning to make it right