bobs little red tractors 3 #1 Posted July 29 (edited) Just got what looks like a RJ-59 from what I see in the pictures, I dont see any tags. any help would be great. Thank you Edited July 29 by bobs little red tractors photos added 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,324 #2 Posted July 29 Can you post a picture for us to see? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #4 Posted July 29 here was my 1959 RJ. Notice the three piece transmission and welded front axle. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,290 #5 Posted July 29 Yes, you have a 1958 or 1959 RJ. There may be a date of manufacture cast into the transmission but there were no differences in the two years. Nice to see that the pervious owner only made a small cut in the hood to accommodate a different engine. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobs little red tractors 3 #6 Posted July 30 Thank you everyone for the input. Now I need to look up some info. Thanks again. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,011 #7 Posted July 30 Just now, bobs little red tractors said: Thank you everyone for the input. Now I need to look up some info. Thanks again. Yup, it's a RJ-58 but solid seat pan can indicate it was made in 59 What kind of info are you looking for? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobs little red tractors 3 #8 Posted July 30 Are there parts available for the transmission. Also what is a good engine i should install, thinking of putting hood back where it belongs. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #9 Posted July 30 Kohler K91 or K90 engines fit well, as do Clinton B-1290. Some transmission parts are still available. If you are interested in popping one apart for inspection, here is your Bible: https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/topic/61268-so-you-want-to-save-that-wh-3-piece-tranny/ 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #10 Posted July 30 This seems to be the third RJ I’ve seen since the Big Show in June that has had a full blown JD paint treatment. Wild how these pop up all at once! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,290 #11 Posted July 30 12 hours ago, Pullstart said: third RJ I’ve seen since the Big Show in June that has had a full blown JD paint treatment. If you leave the green ones on the vine a little longer they will ripen up and turn RED. 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,082 #12 Posted July 31 (edited) 11 hours ago, 953 nut said: If you leave the green ones on the vine a little longer they will ripen up and turn RED. I have a hat around here somewhere with this on it. Words to live by! Edited July 31 by kpinnc 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
