Geno 1,929 #1 Posted October 3, 2014 We've got a Ford 545C that had a small fire and we're starting the rewire today. Most all of the parts are finally here including a new mounting plate and heat shield that Scot made for us. I thought you guys may want to see how we do things around here. Here is what we're starting with, of course the customer tried to fix it before we got it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,530 #2 Posted October 3, 2014 Oh wow !! Where do you start ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,929 #3 Posted October 3, 2014 It had a little smaller battery that worked fine for years so the customer let us have the space behind it. We are putting a much wider plate for the electrical there and made a heat shield to help with heat. We got it in the shop last night and have been getting the plate and shield mounted, running new battery cables, and 8 gauge feeds to the distribution blocks on top this morning. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,131 #4 Posted October 3, 2014 (edited) I'm enjoying the pics, Geno. want plenty more of the progress. i just love doing stuff like this. nice to see a good repair and not a patch job, nothing worse than seeing half a## work....... you are lucky to have somebody close to make up nice metalwork like this, just so used to hand fabricating everything and the machine produced work just looks right and so quick. Edited October 3, 2014 by Martin 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,929 #5 Posted October 3, 2014 Scot is pretty amazing when it comes to metal. I got an old piece of cardboard at the shop, laid the parts on it, and marked the holes and top of the cowl pattern. He took it to his shop, took a pic of it and imported it into the plasma cutter. After aligning all the holes perfect he hit the cut button and both parts were made in 2 minutes. Still freaks me out how easy he does that stuff. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,929 #6 Posted October 3, 2014 Plate and shield is in, starting on the live circuit first. Battery cables are installed, the 8 gauge hot and ground feeds are at the blocks. The alternator wire is also run. I'll also put some pics at the bottom to show how we do connections. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KyBlue 655 #7 Posted October 3, 2014 Holy crap! I'm impressed... Greatly impressed 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
km3h 543 #8 Posted October 3, 2014 Great work Geno. Like Martin said it is really nice to have a metal man so close. When I was building Amateur Radio equipment, it was drill and nibble. Who ever hear of a plasma cutter. So nice. This is going to be an interesting thread. Is that a stainless steel plate or are you going to paint it? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,929 #9 Posted October 3, 2014 The plates are stainless. First class baby. A little more progress - Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nappypappy 98 #11 Posted October 3, 2014 that's some very nice work and very nice parts..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,929 #12 Posted October 3, 2014 Wanna do yours like that Karl? We would have to upgrade the charging system first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nappypappy 98 #13 Posted October 3, 2014 I wish but that will have to be later....I am working off of SSI and have to watch my pennies if you know what I mean. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
km3h 543 #14 Posted October 6, 2014 Geno, do you have a source for the rubber cover over the positive battery terminal for the Wheel Horse tractors? All the ones I have found are made for the flat or round posts and won't fit properly on these batteries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,530 #15 Posted October 6, 2014 Geno, do you have a source for the rubber cover over the positive battery terminal for the Wheel Horse tractors? All the ones I have found are made for the flat or round posts and won't fit properly on these batteries. Yea, I need a source for those also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,929 #16 Posted October 6, 2014 There are fancy ones and plain ones. Plain - http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Abattery%20terminal%20covers Fancy - Right - http://www.remybattery.com/Right-Elbow-Garden-Tractor-Protector-P4894.aspx Left - http://www.remybattery.com/Left-Elbow-Garden-Tractor-Protector-P554.aspx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,929 #17 Posted October 7, 2014 It's almost done, just waiting on the light switch and cold start switch. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
km3h 543 #18 Posted October 7, 2014 Now that's progress and what a great job. Nice work Geno 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,076 #19 Posted October 7, 2014 Nice, clean installation Geno. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nappypappy 98 #20 Posted October 7, 2014 looking great........... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KyBlue 655 #21 Posted October 8, 2014 wow ... that's impressive Geno. my Hat's off to you Sir 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,929 #22 Posted October 8, 2014 looking great........... Your turn on Thursday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nappypappy 98 #23 Posted October 8, 2014 yeah and I want to watch a PRO at work.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,929 #24 Posted October 8, 2014 I just came by your place about 45 mins ago running from a Horse chasing me. I was running almost 90 and still couldn't shake it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nappypappy 98 #25 Posted October 8, 2014 I missed all that some how..I was in the basement.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
