bowtiebutler956 650 #276 Posted March 22, 2014 Oh, you'll definitely notice the difference with the Chrome Power Plus filter lid! All joking aside, keep the chrome for sure! Everything about this engine looks amazing, and thanks for giving me, my fix!! Matt 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Torino 14 #277 Posted March 22, 2014 Such a great job. I love the covers you are using for the wiring. This is tractor is definitely going to look better than new. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,043 #278 Posted March 25, 2014 Chrome of course! Chrome is +4 hp! If you put a wing on it you will get +10hp! Seriously though, I drool looking at your pictures. This is an incredible redo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,131 #280 Posted March 26, 2014 more progress.... clutch, brake pedals and linkages on and got the brake band lining stuck in the brake band....... heres how i did the brake band....... brake band ready to have lining glued on. it was previously blasted and yellow zinc plated. lining purchased through mcmaster carr, http://www.mcmaster.com/#6175k813/=r94hwf the lining needs to have two holes put in one end to clearance the rivet heads in the band... hole positions marked. the lining was easy enough to drill with a drill bit so thats how i made the holes. i picked a drill size just slightly larger than the heads of the rivets. holes look positioned ok around rivet heads..... then i needed to cut the lining to length, i marked the side of the band where the old lining ended and then marked the new lining the same. squared of mark and cut to length. the lining cut easy with a large sharp pair of scissors.... i used the brake drum as a mandrel to clamp the lining tight to the band. i smeared black silicone on the lining and using a battery clamp bolt and spacer, drew the band together tight around the drum. the band and lining needed a couple bar clamps as well to keep pressure all the way around. i will leave it for a good 24 hours and see how it worked out. i haven't done one of these before but heard others on here use silicone to glue the lining. i guess i will find out how well it sticks..... 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Desko 608 #281 Posted March 26, 2014 (edited) If I redo my lining I'm going to use crazy glue silicone didn't work for me. Look good though can't wait to see her finished. Edited March 26, 2014 by Desko Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,131 #282 Posted March 26, 2014 like i said, we will see how it works out. i used permatex ultra black. i have a hard time removing any of this stuff when i don't want it somewhere, so i will see how well it sticks to the lining and the band. i have reserves of the lining if need be...... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Desko 608 #283 Posted March 26, 2014 like i said, we will see how it works out. i used permatex ultra black. i have a hard time removing any of this stuff when i don't want it somewhere, so i will see how well it sticks to the lining and the band. i have reserves of the lining if need be...... ain't that the truth. I was thinking of also going with brass rivets as they will wear with the band but you should have good luck with it I did mime out in the cold so it might not of dried. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 650 #284 Posted March 26, 2014 Like I said "Best stuff on net"!! Like you, I've heard other talking about using black RTV for the brake lining, but that seems somewhat light duty to me, although I'm probably wrong! If it were me, I think I would use 3M black super weatherstrip adhesive. When I really want to make something stick, thats what I use. As always Martin, AMAZING Work!!!! Matt 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #285 Posted March 26, 2014 Love the attention to detail Martin, truly an inspiration to all of us.. It looks like you are putting together a brand new tractor. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #286 Posted March 27, 2014 Cecil Pond could learn from Martin, Imho. I dont know the words to really describe that work. Its so over the top. Dont take offense Pond people. Glenn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishroe 261 #287 Posted March 27, 2014 Beautiful work Martin. If that was my tractor that thing wouldn't come close to a piece of grass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitfield 14 #288 Posted March 29, 2014 (edited) I just brought home my first (keeper) Wheel Horse a 1991 520-H. Read your thread a-z. Amazing attention to details and so many good tips THANKS! Your work would make the folks at the Barrett Jackson Auction proud... On the brake band friction material I would try windshield urethane (used to glue in late model auto windshields). It is made to with stand the impact of air bag explosions and keep the glass held firmly in place. **** My first (Late 80's) wheel horse find back in 2007 went to my wife's aunt where it has been providing flawless service ever since. Edited March 29, 2014 by Whitfield 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,131 #289 Posted April 3, 2014 while not directly related to the 416 other than stopping me from working on painting parts for it after work, the booth is up and running. I've been so worn out at the end of every day, no energy or motivation to stay back at work, the painting of parts has sort of been put on hold. hopefully that should change now..... doing a big run of Kinze parts today and tomorrow.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 650 #290 Posted April 4, 2014 Glad to see you got the booth finished Martin. While it may have you exhausted right now, I'm sure it will prove to be a great asset to both your employer, and yourself, not to mention your horses in the future. Good job. Matt 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,131 #291 Posted April 4, 2014 i did have the 416 family out while there was some spring cleaning going on last weekend..... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 37,988 #292 Posted April 4, 2014 Just read all 12 pages and I'm speechless....Martin, you are the Wheel Horse Artist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,012 #293 Posted April 4, 2014 Martin this project is awesome you are a stud :notworthy: ~Duke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Desko 608 #294 Posted April 15, 2014 Well is there any update on this beautiful stallion. Thanks for keeping us posted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,191 #295 Posted April 15, 2014 Coming along nice Martin! Going to be a real Show piece. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,131 #296 Posted April 15, 2014 (edited) no updates, we are painting some red tomorrow so some wheel horse stuff might get thrown up on the line, won't be much though..... i blasted some stuff tonight that i had sitting at work in my 'office', but other than that i haven't had time to get anything done. most of the powder i do at work gets done after hours on a line thats not running. we are busy at the moment and all six lines we have are going 16-24 hours a day. unless i go in on 3rd shift (which aint going to happen) theres just no time to get a line to myself. the red i can squeeze in when we are running customers parts in case red, but the black i chose, we don't do very often. i have a bunch of black parts sitting at work ready to paint but just can't get anywhere to do it. also, my job is flat out from the time i get there until i leave, so the motivation to stay back isn't always there either. and sitting on the couch with the dogs sounds good when i get home too... which is what I'm doing right now...... Edited April 15, 2014 by Martin 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishroe 261 #297 Posted April 16, 2014 Martin, all i can say is you've set the bar mighty high on wheel horse restorations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,131 #298 Posted April 17, 2014 finally painted some parts today. footrests, pto, some misc brackets and two seat pans, one was nice and the other had a lot of rust. the rusty one i had been layering primer on it (powder coat) and let it sit for a week or two between coats and da sanding with 220. finally had it ready for red about a month ago, but it has sat for a bit at work. scuffed it up with some fine scotch brite when i was doing the other parts today.... you can never have enough seat pans i say......... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 650 #299 Posted April 17, 2014 Looking good Martin, and it always nice to have an extra seat pan laying around, especially if it already glossy red, and ready to go! Matt 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,131 #300 Posted April 18, 2014 (edited) installed some more parts tonight. heres a few pics...... Edited April 18, 2014 by Martin 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
