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Too late, but I might have tried heating a thin styrene sheet with a heat gun and molding it over something with the right bulge/curve. Once cooled and hard, then trace and cut to match the tank’s end.
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This evening I worked on adding a back panel to the tank. The model kit I'm using is a "peddle truck". What I'm building is a bulk delivery rig. The back would be entirely different. Peddle trucks have the pump and hose housed at the rear. Think of a home heating oil truck. Bulk tanker would have the outlets for larger hoses only. Usually centered on the bottom. Not always. Many have rear or even front outlets. Think fuel station delivery truck. I've been mulling how to create a rounded look at the rear and haven't come up with a method that's within my current skill set. So, flat backed it is. I traced the tank onto a slab of thin sheet styrene. Glued that on. After that I was ready to attach the second rear section to the rest of the tank. Here's the interior center holder from the kit. The line up of the 3 pieces is absolutely horrible. Not exactly a huge surprise considering the molds were made back in the mid 1960s. Also, two different companies made these kits. Also, I'm doing something they weren't built for. It'll take some serious filler, sanding, patience, repeat... It'll eventually resemble a bunker tank.
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Page 24 in the parts list. That governor rod should not touch anything, it appears that it is rubbing wires and other things.
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you are probably right on the shifting too fast between forward and reverse,
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I did some interwebs poking around and found that the hatches being required for human access for inspection began around 1991. Tanks manufactured prior to then could/ can still be used for HAZMAT by either retrofitting larger hatches or using alternative methods like an air pressure test. This build is representative of a mid 1970s manufactured Heil. 2 pockets. 2 hatches. Likely a couple vents. No people access.
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Onan P-Series Ignition Module Replacement [Photos]
lynnmor replied to Duramax7man7's topic in Engines
You are welcome, I made the list because the video producer needs to upgrade his skills. - Today
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thank you sir! i’ll send a dm
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Florida Flywheelers - February 25th - 28th, 2026
Sparky-(Admin) replied to Lane Ranger's topic in General Shows and events
Same!! Maybe once I’m retired I’ll make the trip - Yesterday
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Yep and I did use it for that on the FEL. Book said only 20 ft lbs on 3/8". Didn’t seem like much but book also said #1 leak JIC is over tighten. Watching Dan assemble a tractor and he used a torque wrench on every thing. He says most guys have a bad habit of our tightening everything. Guilty as charged. 8 Forgot to mention Yellow Jacket is a Ritchie Engineering brand for their HVAC products. So don't get a big head...
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1045 and 953/ 1054 are different for starters.
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Florida Flywheelers - February 25th - 28th, 2026
wallfish replied to Lane Ranger's topic in General Shows and events
Mine too -
I dunno what you guys got against pin stripes I'll vote for C
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I got one but thanks! Hope to see you at some
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2026 Deer and Fish Tales
SylvanLakeWH replied to Ed Kennell's topic in non tractor related discussion
Thanks! Very cool history!!! Around here most of the old RR rights of way are now bike trails... -
I have to vote for B given the choices, but if E could be all black, that would be my choice.
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Hope the little guy pulls through. We lost two of ours last year. It’s a hard thing to handle when they are part of your family.
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Very handy indeed but I see nothing Ritchie on it. But if it makes you smile every time you use it, I’ll be there for you! I got ya brother!
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I pray for a good out come for your fur baby.
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Onan P-Series Ignition Module Replacement [Photos]
CD Long Jr replied to Duramax7man7's topic in Engines
Made another cheat sheet, thanks! -
Tracing some wiring & found the coil was loose in the bracket, tightened it. Found another Oh crapper. What's the proper name of the piece that holds the linkage on the bracket? I guessed at the hole it was supposed to go in, but it must be right. She wouldn't idle before, now she will.
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Too much gunk under her to follow the hose. Hose goes into the top of the frame.
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This one had a wing injury. Not sure the cause, but they said it should heal with a stint.
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yup your probably right I was figuring weight of water, but the antifreeze is a little heavier.
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At 6.5 gals per tire and usually around 8.5 to 9 lbs per gallon you'll have an additional 55 to 58 lbs per tire.
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Yep...B OR E !!
