Red Stallion 100 #23026 Posted February 25 On 2/24/2025 at 2:33 AM, lynnmor said: So did you make a simple puller to remove the flywheel? I got lucky with a harmonic balancer remover. Just needed to have some courage to wind it up proper. Still used the obligatory squirt with penetrant and a couple of taps to break the seal, but having said that, the taper didn't have any signs of corrosion or binding. (Which reminds me I still need to put 50ft lbs of torque on the bolt) 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 57,134 #23027 Posted February 25 6 hours ago, Red Stallion said: I got lucky with a harmonic balancer remover. Just needed to have some courage to wind it up proper. Still used the obligatory squirt with penetrant and a couple of taps to break the seal, but having said that, the taper didn't have any signs of corrosion or binding. (Which reminds me I still need to put 50ft lbs of torque on the bolt) When removing a flywheel with a harmonic balancer puller I have found that hitting the end of the puller screw a couple times after it is under tension tends to pop the flywheel off its taper. 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Stallion 100 #23028 Posted February 26 That is exactly what I did. Tension, plus penetrant, couple of love taps, more tension, time, penetrant, then rattle gun. Came off way easier than I was expecting. Unlike the clutch in my chainsaw which is truly siezed on. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,311 #23029 Posted February 26 On 2/23/2025 at 6:55 PM, TonyToro said: @TonyToro Jr. and I stripped down a Suburban. Strange. That's an RJ foot pedal and the trans arm is an RJ set up as well. I'd be interested in the foot rests, my 400 doesn't have any 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Stallion 100 #23030 Posted February 26 Started re-assembling my 520HC enough to turn over the engine (after some noodle scratching and forgetting that thr safety switches all work now). Just ordered a new set of decal stickers to I can freshen them up once I'm finished painting. Starting to get to the fun bit now! 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 57,134 #23031 Posted February 26 1 hour ago, Red Stallion said: new set of decal stickers to I can freshen them up once I'm finished painting. If you are using rattle can paint be sure to let it cure for thirty days or more before applying the decals. Spray paint tends to off-gas for several weeks and would loose adhesion if covered too soon. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro 1,101 #23032 Posted February 26 17 hours ago, wallfish said: Strange. That's an RJ foot pedal and the trans arm is an RJ set up as well. I'd be interested in the foot rests, my 400 doesn't have any We were told it was a suburban… I’m by far an expert in the models. I’ll message you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,090 #23033 Posted February 26 11 hours ago, Red Stallion said: Started re-assembling my 520HC enough to turn over the engine (after some noodle scratching and forgetting that thr safety switches all work now). Just ordered a new set of decal stickers to I can freshen them up once I'm finished painting. Starting to get to the fun bit now! 9 hours ago, 953 nut said: If you are using rattle can paint be sure to let it cure for thirty days or more before applying the decals. Spray paint tends to off-gas for several weeks and would loose adhesion if covered too soon. I'd say longer. Our experience shows us that a rattle can paint takes a >>> minimum <<< 2 to 4 months to CURE. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,311 #23034 Posted February 26 3 hours ago, TonyToro said: We were told it was a suburban… I’m by far an expert in the models It certainly looks like a Suburban with the front axle and hood that's on it. I was just making an observation 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Stallion 100 #23035 Posted February 27 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: I'd say longer. Our experience shows us that a rattle can paint takes a >>> minimum <<< 2 to 4 months to CURE. Yeah, I'm using the Rustoleum red cans and I'm a bit disappointed in how slow it is to cure, even in the baking Australian summer heat. It's taken a week to get what I consider to be handling cured, but still feels tacky, and if I'm not careful it will stick to whatever it's touching once it's warm. Also the decals will probably take a few weeks to get to me from the US, so no chance of rushing them on! Having said all this, I'm not looking for showroom condition. Just to give is a little birthday to make it look 20yrs old instead of 30. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,090 #23036 Posted February 27 7 minutes ago, Red Stallion said: Rustoleum I introduced my Paint Department AKA BBT/ Trina to Rust-Oleum 2X for her first restoration back in 2017(?) She's used it on ALL of our full or partial restorations since. I dunno... 8 or 10 tractors? It's decent for a spray can but definitely requires patience to handling. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,144 #23037 Posted February 27 10 minutes ago, Red Stallion said: Yeah, I'm using the Rustoleum red cans and I'm a bit disappointed in how slow it is to cure, even in the baking Australian summer heat. It's taken a week to get what I consider to be handling cured, but still feels tacky, and if I'm not careful it will stick to whatever it's touching once it's warm. Also the decals will probably take a few weeks to get to me from the US, so no chance of rushing them on! Having said all this, I'm not looking for showroom condition. Just to give is a little birthday to make it look 20yrs old instead of 30. Spray Rustoleum clear when the final color coat is still wet. You can handle it in 2 hours. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Stallion 100 #23038 Posted February 27 10 hours ago, squonk said: Spray Rustoleum clear when the final color coat is still wet. You can handle it in 2 hours. I'm finding that now. Once the clear coat went on it felt more cured. Probably wishful thinking, but I'll run with that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,602 #23039 Posted February 27 12 hours ago, squonk said: Spray Rustoleum clear when the final color coat is still wet. You can handle it in 2 hours. Which one Mike or does it matter? Universal High Gloss 2x Ultra Cover Stops Rust Crystal Clear I'm going to try that next week if the forecast holds true. A good wet coat or just a light coat to let it mix with the wet red? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,144 #23040 Posted February 27 33 minutes ago, Racinbob said: Which one Mike or does it matter? Universal High Gloss 2x Ultra Cover Stops Rust Crystal Clear I'm going to try that next week if the forecast holds true. A good wet coat or just a light coat to let it mix with the wet red? This is the old label. It's what I use: I believe they changed it to this now: I put the last coat of color on set the can down and pick up the clear and spray it immediately just like I sprayed the color coat. Then another coat of clear 10 -15 later. Just get a piece of scrap metal and try it first. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,602 #23041 Posted February 27 That's the type I use in the Regal red. I can't say I've warmed up to the new nozzles though. I'm figuring on rattle can for the Dino dash so I can get it installed and have some proper steering as I wait for the opportunity to spray the major sheet metal parts. I'm going to try my hand with a HVLP sprayer and Rusty Regal with hardener for those. I made a half hearted attempt at getting the steering will roll pin out but wasn't giving up easily so I'll just cover it. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 40,036 #23042 Posted February 27 32 minutes ago, Racinbob said: I can't say I've warmed up to the new nozzles though. Lucky there's 5 nozzles cause the small round ones clog pretty quick. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toby Stockman 82 #23043 Posted February 28 Put a electric lift on my 1056. I only use this tractor for plowing so no idea if it would clear with a deck. Made a bracket that bolts to the frame/transaxle and the other end bolts right to the lower part of the rockshaft. Wired it up and it works great! its a bit slower than I would like says its 14mm/sec but still a reasonable speed. The cylinder can lift 265lbs and has no problem lifting my 48'' blade. 6 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pete D 313 #23044 Posted March 2 Today I started working on my 414. Raided the heating oil, then drained, flushed, & filled the transmission. Water & froth in it was responsible for that look, not metal. I replaced the blown headlight & it's working twin with LEDs. They are BRIGHT! (Sorry for the messy shop.) Ordered an NGK plug to replace the Champion. Bought oil to change it. Much more to do, this is just a start. Tomorrow, after picking up a '73 frame, disassemble & clean carb. 3 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,090 #23045 Posted March 2 31 minutes ago, Pete D said: messy shop What mess??!!?? Amateurs............ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pete D 313 #23046 Posted March 2 2 hours ago, ebinmaine said: What mess??!!?? Amateurs............ If you only saw behind the roll-up door... I have 10 tubs to get started sorting. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 13,326 #23047 Posted March 2 5 hours ago, ebinmaine said: What mess??!!?? Amateurs............ My garage isn't cluttered. It has steps installed on the floor to clear all my projects. 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,090 #23048 Posted March 2 Yoooboyzz should see our local barn and workshop space right now. Actually the shed too. Whereas the Trina momma is soon to be here we've put the basement remodeling in high gear ⚙️ and the other three as "toss-it-there" mode. Oh. My. Word. Whattamess..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pete D 313 #23049 Posted March 2 Is This bragging rights for messiest garage?! I've gotta set the record straight! The FUNCTIONAL side of the shop... The uh, NOT so functional side of the shop... I have started setting up shelves. Can I interest anyone in my mom's old mangle & chair? 😉 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne0 787 #23050 Posted March 2 5 minutes ago, Pete D said: mom's old mangle There's something I haven't heard in a LONG time! Younguns' don't know what that is. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
