JoeM 7,873 #20826 Posted February 10 worked on the c141 dash it was pretty goofed up. two coats of matte black, white paint pen trim and two coats of matte clear over all. sure made a difference. 4 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brockport Bill 1,661 #20827 Posted February 10 10 minutes ago, JoeM said: worked on the c141 dash it was pretty goofed up. two coats of matte black, white paint pen trim and two coats of matte clear over all. sure made a difference. what is benefit advantage of the clear Matte - never used it ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,873 #20828 Posted February 10 26 minutes ago, Brockport Bill said: what is benefit advantage of the clear Matte - never used it UV protection. I use it now like a clear coat too. It is buff-able. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrianKoch 307 #20829 Posted February 11 (edited) Gentlemen, Today I lapped the head (100-150-220) on the ‘69 Charger while I wait for parts for the ‘68. This was my first time and I think it turned out ok. Before I reassemble, should I do something about the surface rust that’s developed on the engine blocks mating surface? There’s also a little bit on the carb mating surface. Edited February 11 by BrianKoch 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,429 #20830 Posted February 11 20 minutes ago, BrianKoch said: , should I do something about the surface rust that’s developed on the engine blocks mating surface? Usually I use a brass brush (not steel) to clean up the surface a bit. Get a shop vac handy to suck up as much debris as possible as you do the cleaning. 20 minutes ago, BrianKoch said: There’s also a little bit on the carb mating surface. Same vacuum procedure but with a sharp small putty knife or some 240 to 300 grit sandpaper. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,729 #20831 Posted February 11 Something is wrong with your breather set up. it should be flat across not depressed in the center and the red rubber spacer should be inside and not visible. 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrianKoch 307 #20833 Posted February 11 (edited) Oops, thanks for pointing that out. I had tightened too much. Just pulled it off and flattened the best I could… My original picture wasn’t too clear and that’s actually a red painted bolt head. Thanks for posting the diagram —I double checked and everything is where it should be. Heck, when I pulled it apart the first time, it was missing the reed and the gaskets were long gone (no wonder it ran terribly and leaked). This ‘69 is definitely teaching me new things! Edited February 12 by BrianKoch 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrianKoch 307 #20834 Posted February 16 (edited) Gentlemen, Today I replaced the motion control linkage seal and changed the transmission fluid on the ‘68 Charger 12. No more leak! Edited February 17 by BrianKoch 8 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cody 276 #20835 Posted February 17 Picked this little guy up last night, I didn't really need another 854 but I can't pass up a unmolested round hood. Drove a few hours for it but it was worth it, met another wheel horse enthusiasts who was a really nice guy, he even threw in a snow plow for it. I have to dig out a set of 6-12 tires out of the barn for it and see if It'll run. Should be a nice project 4 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,007 #20836 Posted February 17 38 minutes ago, Cody said: I didn't really need another 854 but I can't pass up a unmolested round hood. Enjoy it anyway. Down here in NC, roundhoods are unicorns. You still see Suburban and Rangers occasionally, but "full size" roundhoods are dried up. Heck, just a regular barn find of any flavor is pretty rare these days. Good looking tractor too BTW. I always loved the 753/ 854 machines! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Treepep 564 #20837 Posted February 17 I didn't really need another 854 but I can't pass up a unmolested round hood. Forgive my igornance... Is that a new seat or a cover. Looks great either way. Zero round hoods round this way! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,360 #20838 Posted February 17 2 minutes ago, Treepep said: Is that a new seat or a cover. Yeah, that's a seat cover. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cody 276 #20839 Posted February 17 Yes It's a new cover, unfortunately the seat pan under it isn't correct so I'll be digging through the barn for the right one. The gentleman I bought it from was starting to fix it up but he couldn't get it to run. I'm pretty sure the starter generator is getting weak, it turns the engine over slow, so I'll order a rebuild kit for that and go from there. Round hoods are getting harder to find here too and when I saw it wasn't all cut up I knew I had to save it. I'm supposed to be thinning out the herd not adding to it lol at least I have a tractor supporting wife 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,007 #20840 Posted February 18 4 hours ago, Cody said: I'm supposed to be thinning out the herd not adding to it lol at least I have a tractor supporting wife I was up to 18 or so once, got down to 5, now back up to 7... And yes, it's nice to have a supportive wife with this hobby. Of course I have to test mine occasionally with gas fumes or paint smells just for fun.... 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,007 #20841 Posted February 18 5 hours ago, Treepep said: Zero round hoods round this way! Same here. You're close to Raleigh, I'm close to Charlotte. Both used to be the best parts of NC to find Wheel Horses. Not so these days! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cody 276 #20842 Posted February 18 12 minutes ago, kpinnc said: I was up to 18 or so once, got down to 5, now back up to 7... My wife would be thrilled with 18!! Last time we counted there was 70ish tractors floating around here. Not all wheel horses but most are. There's a few farmalls, a ford, and some john deeres in the mix too 😅 5 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,007 #20843 Posted February 18 2 hours ago, Cody said: Last time we counted there was 70ish tractors floating around here. Well, at least we know where they all went! 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,994 #20844 Posted February 18 10 hours ago, kpinnc said: I was up to 18 or so once, got down to 5, now back up to 7... And yes, it's nice to have a supportive wife with this hobby. Of course I have to test mine occasionally with gas fumes or paint smells just for fun.... PB Blaster = wife repellent 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 5,926 #20845 Posted February 18 26 minutes ago, wallfish said: PB Blaster = wife repellent My wife loves the smell of kroil 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,429 #20846 Posted February 18 41 minutes ago, cleat said: My wife loves the smell of kroil That's a smart woman there. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,360 #20847 Posted February 18 Now that would be a manly deodorant 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,141 #20848 Posted February 18 4 minutes ago, rjg854 said: Now that would be a manly deodorant Nah, 87 octane and 10w-30 is the Boss. 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,429 #20849 Posted February 18 26 minutes ago, rjg854 said: Now that would be a manly deodorant That's why I use it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monstrosity 1,127 #20850 Posted February 18 Finally got to use it!!! And found every weak link haha. The snow was wet and heavy after the snowplow came by, didnt throw far but moved it like a champ! 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
