I love the yellow outline you did on the dash, might have to do that on my 316

@WorkshopRebuild

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate it! It's very easy to do and it makes a big statement when you look at the dash. I might cover the customization process in a short video when I do the JD400 dash. Best regards

looks great man!! love that instrument panel came out awesome🦾

@WorkshopRebuild

Жыл бұрын

Hi Joshua, thanks a lot! It's something everyone can do and if you wish you can always customize it with a different color. Regards Andreas

Nice job! Seems all 300s have that same shake .You know what they say. John Deere made em, Kohler shakes em. Great garden tractors for sure.

@WorkshopRebuild

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! The 317 and 300 shake about the smae amount and I have seen others that shake A LOT! most of the time, the engine mounts are old and they can't handle the vibrantion anymore. That's the first time I heard that quote, but it's 100% correct! Yes, these tractors are very handy and I'm happy to own them. Thank you for your insight! Cheers

Your 300 came out great! Thanks for sharing. Ive got a 314 and a 317. Going to restore the 317 and swap in a Vanguard this spring.

@WorkshopRebuild

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I appreciate it! It's always a pleasure to be able to share projects with like-minded enthusiasts. Both tractors you have are very nice! The 300 series models are like an all rounder, not too small and not too big. A fair amount of horsepower to get many things done! You will really like your 317 once you convert it. I hope you enjoy the conversion process as well. Best regards

@davidgagnon2849

Жыл бұрын

Um....A Vanguard? Really? They're not half the engine a Kohler is. I'm afraid you'll have continuing problem with that engine. But since you posted this a year ago, how did it go?

Love this! One of these just came up for sale near me here in Florida. I'm awfully tempted to get it!

@WorkshopRebuild

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot David! The JD 300 is an amazing little machine, especially with the right attachments!

Nice project, these are great tractors with solid engines. I do think the rims are painted, I don't think JD did the powder coat thing until like 1986 maybe 1987, but I could be mistaken.

@WorkshopRebuild

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I enjoyed my time restoring this one for sure! I've since worked on three Kohler engines and they seem to be built very well. That is possible and thank you for your great information! Just by the looks of the rims, they seem to have a durable finish and that is why I mentioned "Powder coating", but I could be wrong too! Best regards

I have a John Deere 300 just like that I’ve already rebuilt the entire tractor steering is very loose though I’m wondering if there’s a video on how to rebuild the steering stem

I want a Deere garden tractor so bad for a winter project I found a 316 but the guy won’t message back… but I found a 300 for 500 bucks is that expensive cheap? It’s a little beat up but it runs

@WorkshopRebuild

10 ай бұрын

I just responded to your other message. Check it out!

Where did you get parts? Mine needs side shrouds, front grill and light assembly

@WorkshopRebuild

Жыл бұрын

Hi Geoffrey, some parts for this tractor came from a parts 317 I had. If you're need of parts like the ones you mentioned I would recommend looking online. Nowadays there are many parts for sale through Facebook marketplace and other sources. Big parts like this are very expensive from Deere and used parts is really the way to go. I hope this helps. Regards Andreas

Wow that looks like it came fresh out of the factory nice job do you use oem John Deere and Kohler parts or do you have another source

@WorkshopRebuild

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It probably looks the same, but this took longer than a factory job. Eithere way I'm really happy to have another John Deere project complete. I source OEM parts for the most and for this rebuild I found parts online from a seller which was parting out a JD300. I will have an upcoming video where I share a breakdown on this garden tractor. I will cover the cost in parts, cost in the rebuild and how long it took me from start to finish. Stay Tuned

What is the part number for the rear pto thanks

@WorkshopRebuild

8 ай бұрын

Hi Robert, I found part numbers through Weingartz: www.weingartz.com/assembly-diagram/john-deere-parts-lookup/model-300-hydrostatic-tractor-16-hp-k341-aqs-kohler-engine-pc1474-drive-shaft-300-316-s-n-095-000-hydrostatic-tractors/4275-35358-464258 This website is great for parts information along with assembly drawings. Take into consideration that there are two versions of the rear PTO. A solid shaft version and a splined shaft version. I hope this will help you with your search. Regards Andreas

Looks sweet. 300s are my favorite. What paint did you use on the dash(the black not the yellow)? And what paint did you use for the green? Thanks

@WorkshopRebuild

2 жыл бұрын

They sure are nice machines! I like the 300 a bit more than my 317 to be honest. I cleaned the dash with water and soap, painted the outlines, symbols and qords with an oil based marker and once that was dry, I sealed it off with "Dupli Color - Custom Matte Finish" clear coat. This gave the dash a matte finish and I think it looks very nice. If you would like the dash to be more shiny, I would recommend you to use a semi-gloss clear coat. I hope that helps, Best regards

@chax2004

2 жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopRebuild Well it turned out great thanks for the info. It's nice to see the youngers guys bringing the pride back to the old Deeres. Cheers to you too my friend.

@WorkshopRebuild

2 жыл бұрын

@@chax2004 Thank you for your compliment! I try my best to keep quality machines alive, like this JD garden tractor. It was a different era of manufacturing, but these machines hold value and prove their capability on a daily basis after 40+ years. Thank you once again, Cheers

Needs a wet sand and buff.

@WorkshopRebuild

2 жыл бұрын

I fully agree, it would give a smoother finish for sure! Best regards

Where did you get the tachometer from?

@WorkshopRebuild

2 жыл бұрын

I took the tachometer off a parts 317 I had. It's an original meter, but I did turn this one back since I rebuilt the whole JD300. Best regards

What size belt does it take ??

@WorkshopRebuild

2 жыл бұрын

Belt for the mower or for the rear mounted tiller?

@nickibateson1466

2 жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopRebuild for the mower.

@WorkshopRebuild

2 жыл бұрын

For the deck it is 1/2" x 90"

@nickibateson1466

2 жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopRebuild thank you so so very much

@WorkshopRebuild

2 жыл бұрын

You're more than welcome

Paint job could be better

@WorkshopRebuild

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback. There‘s always room for improvement😃👍🏽