RED-Z06 2,221 #26 Posted January 30 3 minutes ago, kpinnc said: Indeed sir! Are the lugs tapered or are the holes just that snug of a fit? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,508 #27 Posted January 30 First set of those spacers I ordered a few years ago, I didn't know about the centering lip or that it shouldn't be there. Because it was aluminum I was able to make pretend my drill press was a milling machine and I got rid of the lip okay. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,508 #28 Posted January 30 Just now, RED-Z06 said: Are the lugs tapered or are the holes just that snug of a fit? I personally use tapered lugs off of something like a 68 Chevy something or other 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 2,998 #29 Posted January 30 I don't know why, but all I can find on amazon is hub centric spacers....... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 2,998 #30 Posted January 30 Would these be it? https://www.amazon.com/Nemtor-Spacers-Hubcentric-M12x1-5-Thread/dp/B0CCGRJ3KS/ref=sr_1_116?crid=CW4ZY57K1Q38&keywords=5-4.5+not+hubcentric&qid=1706625324&s=automotive&sprefix=5-4.5+not+hubcentric%2Cautomotive%2C155&sr=1-116 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,062 #31 Posted January 30 10 minutes ago, RED-Z06 said: Are the lugs tapered or are the holes just that snug of a fit? Tapered lug seats. Use 7/16 x 20 lug nuts or tapered cap screws. Factory lug bolts seat too deep to get a socket on them. Hub centric don't work because the center hole on those spacers are smaller than the center of a Wheel Horse hub face. In other words, they typically won't pull up tight on the hub. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,062 #32 Posted January 30 11 minutes ago, Mike'sHorseBarn said: Would these be it? No but those are the right size/ type. They can be found a little cheaper if you keep digging on Amazon. One thing to remember- if your spacers are only 1 inch wide, you have to use short lug nuts. The "acorn" style that are only 9/16 tall work great. Otherwise, they stick out above the spacer lip. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,508 #33 Posted January 30 38 minutes ago, kpinnc said: Tapered lug seats. Use 7/16 x 20 lug nuts or tapered cap screws. Factory lug bolts seat too deep to get a socket on them. One of the sets I've ordered over the years had some sort of very small odd shaped bolt head and they came with their own socket. Those were nice because the socket fit inside the recess with no problems. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,062 #34 Posted January 30 5 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: One of the sets I've ordered over the years had some sort of very small odd shaped bolt head and they came with their own socket. Those were nice because the socket fit inside the recess with no problems. These work great, but are a bit pricey. I forget what they are called, but they can be found in any parts store and online. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RED-Z06 2,221 #35 Posted January 30 I put 2" spacers on my 312 with 24x12x12, had to modify a socket to cinch the lugs but its been 2 good years of pushing dirt. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #36 Posted January 30 Spacers I used on a 1055. If I remember right the studs were 1/2 so the rims had to be opened by a 1/16 Right around 25 on fleabay? Pretty sure they are 1 1/2" tho. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,508 #37 Posted January 30 35 minutes ago, kpinnc said: These work great, but are a bit pricey. I forget what they are called, but they can be found in any parts store and online. The ones I got were nuts only. Not the bolts. 3 minutes ago, WHX?? said: the studs were 1/2 so the rims had to be opened by a 1/16 Another good point. @Mike'sHorseBarn 3 minutes ago, WHX?? said: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #38 Posted January 30 Little inspiration KP... Lowell's & one of the finer ones I've seen. retaining the small wheels. Jeepers cats his boy is in collage now! 3 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,062 #39 Posted January 30 4 minutes ago, WHX?? said: Little inspiration KP... Need all of that I can get! Definitely a good looking Ranger! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,062 #40 Posted February 3 Didn't get much done tonight. The old Ranger tie rods were too far gone to clean up, so I made a set with some joints I had already. I like heim joints better, but didn't have any. These look a little wonky but they work. Tomorrow is engine day. Carb has been in the chem-dip bucket for a couple days. The pan gasket needs replacing and the then paint the whole block. Retorqued the head bolts. The engine was a great runner, so not much else will happen with it. 2 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,062 #41 Posted February 4 (edited) Today I replaced the oil pan gasket, cleaned the sump out, and painted the block. Also chased every thread on the whole thing. Still got a ways to go, but it's moving along! Edited February 4 by kpinnc 6 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,062 #42 Posted February 6 (edited) Kinda silly to post no more than this, but I didn't have much time tonight. All I got finished was the carb rebuild (been soaking in Chem-Dip for several days) and the breather cover. I know it's for a K91, but it will be ok for now. I want some kind of larger remote filter but I haven't found one I like yet. Still need to trim the spring down a bit too. Anyway, more to come. And it'll be more than this next time. Edited February 6 by kpinnc 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,508 #43 Posted February 6 1 minute ago, kpinnc said: larger remote filter Keep us posted on that please. I'll be curious to see what you get. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,062 #44 Posted February 6 Just now, ebinmaine said: Keep us posted on that please. I'll be curious to see what you get. Will do. Very limited on space up front. For now this fits under the hood and has run many times just fine. We will see I guess ... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #45 Posted February 6 (edited) I don't see a problem with the filter... if it fits it ships. I don't get the gov arm spring when there is a solid link? Skool me... Edited February 6 by WHX?? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,508 #46 Posted February 6 1 minute ago, WHX?? said: I don't see a problem with the filter... if it fits it ships. I don't get the gov arm spring when there is a solid link? Skool me... Keeps the rod tight Jim. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,062 #47 Posted February 6 5 minutes ago, WHX?? said: I don't get the gov arm spring when there is a solid link? Skool me... It just takes up any slop between the throttle link and both holes. Much more prevalent on big blocks, but I put one on all my Kohlers. Makes a big difference on governor response on a big block. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #48 Posted February 6 11 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Keeps the rod tight Jim. 11 hours ago, kpinnc said: It just takes up any slop between the throttle link and both holes. Much more prevalent on big blocks, but I put one on all my Kohlers. Makes a big difference on governor response on a big block. I could see that. Those holes do get worn and sloppy. Do you do it on the later ball joint links too? Guessing it's not a Kohler thing? I may have see it on a Briggs or something. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,508 #49 Posted February 6 4 minutes ago, WHX?? said: I could see that. Those holes do get worn and sloppy. Do you do it on the later ball joint links too? Guessing it's not a Kohler thing? I may have see it on a Briggs or something. Briggs does use those OE so that may be where you've seen it. You could definitely do it on the ball joint link type. Just wrap the end of the spring around the bottom of the ball near the carb lever. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,062 #50 Posted February 6 1 hour ago, WHX?? said: Guessing it's not a Kohler thing? Actually if you look at closely at most Kohler governor and throttle links you find a small hole for a spring... Ball link or not. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
