Update on my 701

[rmaynard 15,406]

Here is the 701 as of a few minutes ago.

I am thinking about powder coating this one. I'm gathering samples of red now and deciding which one looks the closest to original. The paint on one section of the underside of the hood is pristine, so I have a good test area to compare.

Take a close look and you will see two sample swatches. One is a bit light, the other a bit dark. Trying to find one that is just right.

[midnight rambler 36]

depends on the light. the lighter one looks closer in the upper corner.

[rmaynard 15,406]

I keep coming back to that one. I like what it looks like in direct sunlight.

[Jake Kuhn 1,554]

Looks very nice bob! My vote is for the lighter one. ~Jake

[Lars 526]

study it at a 45 degree angle. then you will find the closest ..that's what I've been taught by car painters, do not know if it's right but it works

[dclarke 4,032]

Bob, I like the lighter one also.... looks like you're moving along pretty good on this tractor, at this pace you'll have to find another one if you want a winter project. :grin:

[Zeek 2,286]

At first I was on the dark side , but after looking at them more, I have to agree with the others, that based on the photo I would go lighter.

[Fun Engineer 859]

Based on the color in photo, I like the light one Bob.

[krazy_horse 59]

I agree, the upper right looks close. Bet this will be one nice tractor. krazy_horse

[CasualObserver 3,408]

Well, I'll say the dark one... and not just to be opposed to everyone. I think the lighter one looks a little pink-ish. Could just be my monitor though. You know how if you look at a monitor from different angles you get slightly different hues?... When I move around, the dark one nearly disappears into a perfect color match. Too bad you can't find one in the middle of those two!

Other than that.... I'd think the slightly darker one would age nicer too if it happened to fade any. In the end, like any other paint that's close.... it's red. If you're happy with it, then it's perfect! :thumbs:

[buckrancher 2,679]

the darker one

brian

[HorseFixer 2,012]

Im on the dark side of da moon .

~Duke

[kpinnc 11,866]

I like the darker one too. I've seen a few restored round hoods with darker red, and it just looks better to me. Like Jason said- if it fades a bit (and since it's powder, it will), it will still have a deeper red tone to it.

Ever seen a pinkish 520-H? That's all I can say about that...

Either way, the project seems to be off to a great start. Looks like a fun winter project!

[rmaynard 15,406]

Here's some interesting info on powder coat. DuPont has changed the chemistry on their powders. They are transitioning from TGIC-polyesters to HAA-polyester (TGIC-free).

HAA polyesters feature:

• Improved weathering performance
  
• Better charging
  
• Improved cure response
  
• Improved storage stability
  
• Recommended for indoor/outdoor applications
  

This bit of worthless information came with the samples they sent me. After calling customer service to see what it all means, what they said was that the HAA powders have a much better UV protection factor and will resist fading.

So, since my tractors don't see the light of day until "show time", I guess it really doesn't matter what goes on, so long as it looks good to me.

[kpinnc 11,866]

So, since my tractors don't see the light of day until "show time", I guess it really doesn't matter what goes on, so long as it looks good to me.

Great point. It is yours, do with it as you want.

[rmaynard 15,406]

It's been a while since I updated my progress on the 701, so I figured I'd use this thread that I started back in October to continue the saga.

 

After having the engine spec'd at the machine shop, I had the cylinder honed, valves ground, and crankshaft journal polished. All of this was covered in the thead "How good is a K161?" After 51 years of use, virtually no wear. I installed a new set of rings, replaced the governor stub shaft, installed a new set of valve springs, and finally reassembled the engine enough to get a fresh coat of paint on it today.

 

 

 

Over the winter, I rebuilt the carburetor and the fuel pump. I guess they will go on next.

 

 

The rims have been powder coated and the tires will be mounted as soon as I get a coat of tire paint on them.

 

 

 

[welderman85 53]

looks great

[dclarke 4,032]

Looks good, Bob. As always! 

[rwilson 128]

Bob how did you get that carb so shiny?

[rmaynard 15,406]

Rich,

Sorry to take so long to answer, but after I soaked it in Berryman's Carburetor Cleaner it was gray.

 

 

So I soaked it in my ultrasoninc cleaner in a mix of water and Simple Green. That didn't help much, so I took it to the shop and worked it with a 6" wire brush on the bench grinder. I was quite amazed at the finish I got.

 

 

[rmaynard 15,406]

Update on my progress.

 

While I am sand blasting all the parts, I decided to take time today to open up the transmission. Now I was really curious as to how this thing would look after 52 years. Every transmission that I have opened has had water in it, and the accompanying rust and junk in the bottom makes for a gooey mess. But when I drained this right after I got it, nothing came out but oil. The previous owner said that he changed the oil frequently, and tried to keep it out of the weather as much as possible, but all things considered, you have to be a little curious as to how a transmission that is 52 years old and never been serviced can still look like this.

 

 

After inspecting all the gears and bearings, and finding nothing in need of replacement, I am going to button this little beauty up and call it done.

[dclarke 4,032]

That looks like new, Bob. Looks like the P.O. did take good care of it. 

[rmaynard 15,406]

Well, I may have spoken too soon. Upon closer inspection of the axles, it appears that there is a shallow, rounded groove that has been worn by the oil seals on each axle. I don't how this will affect the new seals. I didn't notice any leakage prior to disassembly.

 

 

Edited April 21, 2013 by rmaynard

[Wishin4a416 2,191]

Looks real good Bob. Nice job on the motor!

[Kevbo 80]

Wow you can tell this machine was taken care of. Outstanding work so far, I bookmarked Berryman Chem-Dip Carb cleaner!