Some Things That Need Attention

One head light needs to be replaced.

The hydraulic hoses are all original and have never leaked a drop.  This all needs cleaned. I replace the ground lead from the battery in 2009 along with a new battery. The ground wire needs to be routed differently.  It is easy to step on when getting on and off the tractor. 

The 3 point hitch needs some special attention.  It is bent and twisted in all directions from years of use.  I also think that I need something back here to pull with.  I am always using this tractor to pull stuff, so I plan on adding a chain hook and a ring, that can have a rope easily tied to.

Front blade needs lots of attention.  The Horizontal bar that slides into the receiving slots is very bent from pounding the dirt and snow for 33 years.  The hinge arms that hang down are very loose.  The bolts are worn out and the holes are very worn open.

The bolt in the bottom of the hydraulic arm is worn out and the holes are worn big.  I plan on welding this bolt in place in the vertical arm to eliminate the slop from this joint and to improve the reaction time to the front implement. 

In 2009 I put on an old alternator that I got from my neighbor, Steve.  It works great.  The seat needs some special attention.  This seat was refinished when I was a kid for father's day one year.  I remember at that time it looked the same way.  Seats have not looked good for very long on this tractor.

Model 2414

Serial Number 40533

Notice this was made by Engineering Products Company INC. in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Yes it was made in the United States of America.

The model numbers for the Economy tractor/ Power King tractor/ Jim Dandy tractor consists of 4 digits. The first 2 digits are the rear wheel size, the second 2 digits are the engine horse power.
(ex: 24" rear wheel, 14HP engine = model 2414)

On steel body Power King tractors, Economy tractors or Jim Dandy tractors the serial number is located on a tag which can be found on the dash or at the top of the grill area.

Notice the Switch.  I changed this out 3 years ago from the conventional Key switch to one that they use in Underground coal mines on mining equipment.  It is very durable and works well, not to mention it was free.

The throttle lever seems to want to come down while running.  I am not sure why but it is very annoying so that is one thing I want to fix. 

The Front Power Take Off (PTO) switch was changed to a toggle at least 20 years ago.  I will replace it with a push pull switch.  I replaced the Light switch 3 years ago (July 2007) at the same time as the Ignition switch because it was froze up and could not be moved in or out.

Power King Restoration

12/18/2010

Power King Economy Tractor:  Model 2414

My Dad, Orville (Mike) Mushrush purchased this new in 1977, the year that I was born.  When he purchased it he got the front blade that you see here in the picture, a 48" belly mower which lasted about 22 years but was beyond repair, and a garden plow which still works great.  The tractor has been used a lot in the 33 years since it has been in the family and is in need of some major up grades and restoration.  Right now the transmissions will not shift.  I am getting ready to take the engine off and remove all covers that hide the duel transmissions so that I can repair them.  While doing this I am going to attempt to repair everything that needs some attention in the process.  I am documenting this for a few reasons:

  1. So that I can remember how it all goes back together.

2. To record the repairs so that in the future we can see what has had to be repaired before so that if it keeps happening it can be improved upon to keep it from needing repair again.

3. So that we can see what was original to the tractor and what I am up grading. 

4. To make memories of this repair and renovation.  Since my Dad bought this the year I was born, I don't ever remember not having this tractor as a part of my life.  I even bought one just like it when I was in the 7th grade to mow lawns in the summer, a Jim Dandy model. (Smaller Rear tires and no Hydraulics)  I have spent many hours of my life on this old tractor and it means a lot to me.