SylvanLakeWH 25,596 #17601 Posted November 8, 2022 Mounted a slow moving vehicle triangle on my caboose for the SL&WHN RR. It's in addition to the blinking red led lights... Lousy pic - forgot to take it before I put it in storage... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,565 #17602 Posted November 8, 2022 1 hour ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Lousy pic - And YOU'RE the one gives me grief for no pics??? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,315 #17603 Posted November 8, 2022 Worked on 310-8 leaf eater today . Sanded all the brown weld off the tower housing where solenoid located , primed the plate and bracket . Waldo smart covered all the holes with painters tape.After I get it painted black , will remove tape and cover with dielectric grease for good ground , Skunky be happy. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,596 #17604 Posted November 8, 2022 52 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: And YOU'RE the one gives me grief for no pics??? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,596 #17605 Posted November 8, 2022 (edited) SL&WHN RR was booked solid for Election Day... Back yard trail rides, full load to the park, then "Horsey Cookies"!!! IMG_1933.MOV Edited November 8, 2022 by SylvanLakeWH 6 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,565 #17606 Posted November 9, 2022 1 hour ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Horsey Cookies I'd 'a gone to that event just so's I could yell HORSIE COOKIES!! I ever mention I'm a 5 year old? 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #17607 Posted November 9, 2022 6 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: I ever mention I'm a 5 year old? Don 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,968 #17608 Posted November 9, 2022 Doing a bunch of Wheel Horse work today! Oil and gas in the 314 hydro with snowblower! Getting ready for who knows what! Also painting a couple RJ transmissions I have. Going to switch one on my RJ I am doing for my brother ( been an off again on again project since late 2020) ! The transmission in it was rebuilt but tight in differential. When wheels are on ground the axles tighten up. I think the brass axle bushings were not honed enough but I will remove and work on it off the tractor. I have two others that are ready work and to install! Also painted some wheels and took a pair of NOS early RJ tires to get installed this am. Going to hook up the RJ throttle on the RJ for my brother David too! The 1/4 inch rubber grommet is a must in the hood throttle hole. I still have two backup K91s for this RJ redo if I am not satisfied with my K91 I have on the tractor! I do have a showerhead muffler on the redo RJ but it is a one inch snd I had to place a bushing on it! Might have to put that muffler on my 701 as it would be correct for that tractor too! 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,968 #17609 Posted November 9, 2022 Down to this at 3:30 ! Quitting time for today! The newly painted RJ transmission will be going on the tractor frame tomorrow! 2 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #17610 Posted November 10, 2022 Skinnied up the WHRat for winter storage… 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,968 #17611 Posted November 10, 2022 11 minutes ago, Pullstart said: Skinnied up the WHRat for winter storage… kevin are you redoing your RJ for the Big Show nextyear? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #17612 Posted November 10, 2022 8 minutes ago, Lane Ranger said: kevin are you redoing your RJ for the Big Show nextyear? we have 3 of them that need doing b June! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,596 #17613 Posted November 10, 2022 25 minutes ago, Pullstart said: Skinnied up the WHRat for winter storage… Don't let my little baby get cold... removing all her rear-end insulation... 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #17614 Posted November 10, 2022 16 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Don't let my little baby get cold... removing all her rear-end insulation... She’ll have redundant indoor storage! In the campah in the bahhn! 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,968 #17615 Posted November 10, 2022 40 minutes ago, Pullstart said: we have 3 of them that need doing b June! i brought out all the references for this one! I think I know but want to be sure! I decided this am to keep the tight transmission on the RJ and run the motor with transmission in first gear to wear in the tight bushings! It should work! 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,565 #17616 Posted November 10, 2022 32 minutes ago, Pullstart said: the campah in the bahhn! I UNDERSTOOD THAT !!!!!! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,968 #17617 Posted November 10, 2022 (edited) Since the RJ is the designated tractor for next years 25th Anniversary Collectors Club Show and a lot of RJs are coming out of the woodwork and lots of first time buyers I thought this is worthy of mention. I usually replace these steering clevis pins on every tractor! Replacing the clevis pins in the RJ steering is most often necessary! Sometimes even a bushing in the steering link is needed! several vendors on Red Square and EBay make these clevis pins new for rejuvenation of your RJ steering! Spindles You can also get some excellent new RJ spindles made to order for your tractor if needed by a great collector and restorer on EBay. Trsnsmissions Also remember that a Suburban and RJ transmission can be interchangeable with a couple modifications! The brake side plate on RJ and Suburban are different! But the can be changed to accommodate your tractor! Make sure to read the transmission service manual (and or Stevasaurus’ video tutorial on redoing a Three Piece Transmission in the Instructional section of Red Square) . I include one important page here for your reference. Edited November 10, 2022 by Lane Ranger 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #17618 Posted November 10, 2022 11 minutes ago, Lane Ranger said: Since the RJ is the designated tractor for next years 25th Anniversary Collectors Club Show and a lot of RJs are coming out of the woodwork and lots of first time buyers I thought this is worthy of mention. I usually replace these steering clevis pins on every tractor! Replacing the clevis pins in the RJ steering is most often necessary! Sometimes even a bushing in the steering link is needed! several vendors on Red Square and EBay make these clevis pins new for rejuvenation of your RJ steering! Spindles You can also get some excellent new RJ spindles made to order for your tractor if needed by a great collector and restorer on EBay. Trsnsmissions Also remember that a Suburban and RJ transmission can be interchangeable with a couple modifications! The brake side plate on RJ and Suburban are different! But the can be changed to accommodate your tractor! Make sure to read the transmission service manual (and or Stevasaurus’ video tutorial on redoing a Three Piece Transmission in the Instructional section of Red Square) . I include one important page here for your reference. What size is that roll pin because mine keep falling out and it’s probably because they’re too small 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,315 #17619 Posted November 10, 2022 I installed all pieces and parts hanging on the tower on the 310-8 leaf eater . Used a bunch of dielectric grease on nuts bolts , back of solenoid you name it it was greased. Had to replace the connector to the solenoid and one other wire. By the time I cleaned the grease off the tools ended up with a bunch of greasy paper shop towels. Good fire starter for wood stove in shed. Turned the key and it fired right up. Drove it into stable to keep it away from tomorrow and Saturday's storms. Finished getting stuff straight on the deck for the construction crew tomorrow. My day is finished. Cat and Waldo may take a nap. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #17620 Posted November 10, 2022 2 minutes ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: Drove it into stable to keep it away from tomorrow and Saturday's storms Yessir, hopefully you guys stay safe out there... Almost 80 degrees here today... going to be 40 degrees on Saturday. Midwest livin' at it's finest... Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,968 #17621 Posted November 10, 2022 (edited) What size is that roll pin because mine keep falling out and it’s probably because they’re too small ####### roll pin for what application The Freightliner guy? The RJ steering block roll pin is a 3/16 by 1 1/4. You can run another smaller roll pin inside to tighten it up! Edited November 10, 2022 by Lane Ranger 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,632 #17622 Posted November 10, 2022 @elcamino/wheelhorse think I can relate to that , dropped my last deck , very clean underneath , oil spray down , lite blade touch up , grease spindles , sun heat on deck , added a chain pull ring on a wall stud , small chain lift to get a handle on the deck , spring holding up to wall , might try that other plow on same tractor. saposed to get very heavy rain and wind , fry / sat . pete 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,968 #17623 Posted November 10, 2022 I have two options for front tires on the RJ I am finishing up on. I now have a set of 3.50 Deestone tri-ribs and they look good. I think the 3.50s look better on the smaller tractor than the 4.00 tri-ribs and they fit fine on the same wheels. My other option is a set of new old stock Goodyears I bought that are much like early Wheel Horse equipment. I may just have to try them both out! plus I am using this Rubber Care product Craig Hearne mentioned to me last year. This softens old tire rubber and reconditions for continued use. 3 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,632 #17624 Posted November 10, 2022 @Lane Ranger lane , recently got some of that , rubber care , really freshens up the look of a tire , thanks for the tip, seeing anything today , that is made in USA is strange , the world continues to get smaller , we can all remember when it was very different . pete 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #17625 Posted November 10, 2022 27 minutes ago, Lane Ranger said: For that steering box part 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
