Keith Jones and Lane Ralph do some RJ transmission exchange

[Lane Ranger 10,992]

I brought Keith Jones an RJ 35 frame he bought that came from Florida today.   I also exchanged a bunch of RJ wheel Horse transmission parts in exchange for a rebuild.   Keith has always been a great Wheel Horse enthusiast and assists a lot of people with parts and efforts to restore tractors.   Although our visit was brief due to cold and snow flurries it was a lot of fun! 

[Lane Ranger 10,992]

Keith Jones sent me some pictures of the progress he is making on my RJ transmission.   His work is outstanding!   His machinist’s buddy recommended new axles be made to smoot out the operation.

 

 

As Keith says: 

 

“Your transmission is all cleaned up inside and out. Installed all new bearings in the side plates and seals. Took apart differential and installed new axles and brass bushings. Cleaned up the differential gears and pins. Reinstalled the gears. It is super smooth now, before we took it apart it had some binding inside, now it’s great!”

 

And I am very pleased for all the assistance and expertise Keith Jones has with these early Wheel Horses!

 I am sure I will have this RJ tractor at the Wheel Horse Collectors Club Show in June 22,23 and 24th!