953 nut 56,153 #101 Posted June 1, 2016 Glad to have you back with us, enjoyed your postings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cole J. 71 #102 Posted June 1, 2016 Thanks guys, I'm glade to be back its nice to finally get going on this thing again. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cole J. 71 #103 Posted June 2, 2016 Update: I got quite a bit more painted, I even started to assemble some parts. I will have pictures in a day or two. New update soon. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cole J. 71 #104 Posted June 4, 2016 All right so I got the steering linkage painted and reinstalled, at some point next week, if my dad hold up to his word the still busted axial will be fixed and remilled down at the local foundery. And all the bigger peaces like the hood and fenders are going to be striped down to bear metal and primed because it wouldn't look very good with a bunch of little pits from the old paint. I must say that Rust-Olium profesional series paint gives a nice glossy finish. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cole J. 71 #105 Posted June 30, 2016 Well, I have the majority of the painting done, I ran out of paint again so I will be waiting for that, didn't get the trans down to the foundery, i made a dead line for myself, i have to get this thing running by september, that is the next local tractor show. I hope to have it reassembled to the point of being able to sit on its own two wheels by the end of July, that would leave me about a month and a half to get the engine running. I feel like I can finally see the end of the tunnel on this one!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cole J. 71 #106 Posted September 26, 2016 Me and my bad update skills, I have everything painted except for the transmission because the axil has recently been sent out for milling. The good thing is, if that axil wasn't broke and I didn't take the trans. apart then i wouldn't have noticed the inner bearing was ripped apart, all the ball bearings were in the bottom of the case. Anyone know where I can get new bearings and seals at? It would be appreciated. I'm not promising a quick update this time. Thanks for commenting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,908 #107 Posted September 26, 2016 41 minutes ago, Cole J. said: Anyone know where I can get new bearings and seals at? Cole look in the Transmission and Transaxles section here, there is a cross reference section in there that will allow you to find the bearings at Napa or most places the handle bearings. The axle seals are only available from Toro. About $25 each for the axle seals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,153 #108 Posted September 26, 2016 52 minutes ago, Cole J. said: if that axil wasn't broke and I didn't take the trans. apart then i wouldn't have noticed the inner bearing was ripped apart, all the ball bearings were in the bottom of the case. Anyone know where I can get new bearings From the sound of it you are talking about the 1533 Bearings and you are in luck, new ones have just become available. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cole J. 71 #109 Posted September 27, 2016 Cool I will look into those, thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cole J. 71 #110 Posted September 28, 2016 I found a parts number on the bearings in the trans. they were posted as NICE 7439 I looked them up to see that they were nonexistent. I checked the measurements to find that the 1533s are the right size. I guess the old ones were special made or stock I don't know if wheel horse contracted that out or if they made there own. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cole J. 71 #111 Posted October 31, 2016 I was thinking about why the axle broke so i check the hub that was on that wheel and the keyway is about twice the size it should be. So i'm going to take a shot and say i need a new one. I'm also not sure where I would find one I can't seem to find anything online yet. I still have yet to get those bearings out I don't know how i'm going to get those out especially the broken one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russellmc301 600 #112 Posted October 31, 2016 a slide hammer would do the trick hope you get it up and driving soon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cole J. 71 #113 Posted November 3, 2016 I have a question about the gasket on the transmission. Could I use the high heat resistant RTV gasket maker or is it necessary to have the material gasket? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grine_22 145 #114 Posted November 4, 2016 You can use the rtv gasket maker on the transmission. I've read of guys also cutting their own gaskets for these, just depends on personal choice 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,488 #115 Posted November 4, 2016 7 hours ago, grine_22 said: You can use the rtv gasket maker on the transmission. I've read of guys also cutting their own gaskets for these, just depends on personal choice I've seen folks cut them out of cereal boxes , smear them with RTV & they hold up surprisingly well . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grine_22 145 #116 Posted November 4, 2016 The trans isn't building any pressure. I've used rtv silicon on the cam cover of the motor and never had any issues before. It worked well until I tied the motor up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,141 #117 Posted November 4, 2016 Better choice. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
