dclarke 4,033 #26 Posted November 30, 2010 Haven't got much done lately, got the cases cleaned up. added another drain hole to help drain all the oil when it's changed. looks like some of the old oil stays in the trans because of the hump in the casting. Also added zerks to the hitch pin area, plan on cutting small grooves in the pin that will line up with these zerks in the hope that greasing it will help keep the pin from freezing in the hole. i know the casting won't be as strong as before but i don't plan on any heavy pulling with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racinfool40 202 #27 Posted November 30, 2010 :thumbs: Great Idea's Looks Great!!! :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,133 #28 Posted December 3, 2010 Nice case mods. Any updates avaliable? :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,033 #29 Posted December 3, 2010 Nice case mods. Any updates avaliable? Won't be getting back to it for a while, we just brought our beagle "Bailey" home from the vet. She has chronic kidney failure and the Vet. tells us only a few days to live. We've had her for seven and a half years and she's our fourth daughter. right now working on my wheel horse just doesn 't seem too important. Denny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cletus 0 #30 Posted December 3, 2010 sorry to hear that-its always a tough one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,535 #31 Posted December 3, 2010 Denny, So sorry to hear about Bailey. Been there, many times before, but it never gets easier. Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,133 #32 Posted December 3, 2010 Sorry to hear about your Bailey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
earlleecliffton 38 #33 Posted December 3, 2010 4 german shepards,,,, im done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #34 Posted December 4, 2010 Praying for Bailey........ Duff :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jb4249 131 #35 Posted December 31, 2010 WOW I gotta find that tool to press out the hitch pin. I'm going to Sear's tomorrow. I am well into a restore of an 854. Just sprayed the frame today. I hope to be able to start painting the sheet metal tomorrow. BTW welcome to the site. I tried a few others and there are by far many more WH guys here. jb4249 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 72 #36 Posted December 31, 2010 Very nice start there Denny!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeek 2,286 #37 Posted December 31, 2010 Denny, e tanking the fuel tank should not be an issue. I just did one on a D200. Try this, fill the tank with electrolyte and check for obvious leaks. If the tank has leaks, you may need to set the fuel tank in a tupperware container large enough to hold the tank. Both the tank and the tupperware container will need to be filled with the electrolyte solution. Take a piece of 1/2 diameter pvc pipe, cap one end of the pipe and place it in the tank. Cut the pipe about an inch or two longer than the depth of the tank. Cutout a few holes in the pvc in "swiss cheese" pattern down the length of the pvc. Leave all the pvc intact at the point where the pvc meets the tank filler neck - this prevents an electrical short from the tank to the rebar to be fitted inside the pvc pipe. Fit a piece of rebar down the pvc pipe and attach the red lead of the battery charger to the rebar. Negative battery lead goes to the fuel tank. Let it cook and then repair any leaks in the fuel tank itself. Nice ! I would never have though of that :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jb4249 131 #38 Posted January 1, 2011 :ychain: Here is a question for Dclarke. In your first series of picures you showed a picture of a tool you are using to remove the stuck hitch pin. What is that tool called and where did you get it? I am redoing an 854 and my hitch is frozen. I have been soaking with liquid wrench and PB Blaster. I have been able to move the hitch up and down a little but the pin in not moving. So any help would be appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #39 Posted January 1, 2011 In your first series of picures you showed a picture of a tool you are using to remove the stuck hitch pin. What is that tool called and where did you get it? Its a ball joint/universal joint service tool. http://www.harborfreight.com/3-in-1-ball-j...-kit-38335.html Here is another thread with some ideas: http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.php?...all+joint+press Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jb4249 131 #40 Posted January 1, 2011 Thanks, off to Harbor Freight tomorrow :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,033 #41 Posted January 5, 2011 Slow but sure i'm finally getting ready to start putting this thing back together. Got the bearings and seals for the tranny, hope to get it together this weekend. Had the frame blasted yesterday, still have to weld the broken tab for the belt cover and fix the hood hinge rod. bought this little grinder and have buffed the sharp edges on the frame and the tranny cases, hopefully it'll make the paint job a little nicer. Have 4 new carlisle turf saver tires that i'll mount when the rims are painted. Decided to mount 4.80 x 8.00 on the front because i wanted new tires all around. i'll have to see what they look like once they're on the tractor, i may end up putting some 5.50s back on it. We'll see. Been a while gathering and cleaning parts, now i need to get to work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,033 #42 Posted January 6, 2011 reamed the hole in the dash panel to accept a bigger o.d. bushing. wasn't real sure about doing this when i started but it turned out o.k. got a support bearing for the lower steering shaft and drilled the mounting holes for it. thanks for the idea Mike.(Sorekiwi) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,066 #43 Posted January 6, 2011 Looking great Denny! Have been watching this restore with lot's of interest! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #44 Posted January 6, 2011 got a support bearing for the lower steering shaft and drilled the mounting holes for it. thanks for the idea Mike.(Sorekiwi) I'm surprised the frame didnt have the bolt holes already. The 500 Special had the holes, but the factory must've decided to save a dollar or two by not using the bearing. The tractor looks nice Denny - nice attention to detail. :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,033 #45 Posted January 6, 2011 I'm surprised the frame didnt have the bolt holes already. I ended up going with a frame from a "606" parts tractor i had. The hole for the front axle pin is in much better shape and my 857 frame is pock marked pretty good from battery acid. Don't know what year they started drilling holes in that plate, the 857 frame had them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,033 #46 Posted January 7, 2011 These came in the mail today, i can't believe how NICE they are. Thank you Terry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,033 #47 Posted January 9, 2011 A few pics of the tranny repair. made a new front axle pinand working on a new lower steering shaft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racinfool40 202 #48 Posted January 9, 2011 Looking Great Denny between you and Stevasaure's Tranny pics gonna make my Job alot easier!!!!!Keep up the Great work!!! :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,771 #49 Posted January 9, 2011 WOW Denny...wish I was making another trip down there. It would be great to see that in person. That trans looks fantastic. :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 72 #50 Posted January 10, 2011 Looking very good there Denny!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
