JoeM 7,871 #14926 Posted March 13, 2022 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: a fair amount of time Can take a while, last one I did I started with #80 then moved up to 180. Kept rinsing paper and head in a 5 gallon bucket of water. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,871 #14927 Posted March 13, 2022 3 hours ago, 8ntruck said: I was planning on going at it with a 60 grit flap wheel on my angle grinder I used that and it left deeper groves. I like 80 grit on a palm sander for the first pass. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 11,507 #14928 Posted March 13, 2022 3 hours ago, johnnymag3 said: Why paint coils???? And accessories??? ..........have I been doing it wrong for 50 years? I don't do it that way, but Wheel Horse did it that way alot. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
76c12091520h 3,587 #14929 Posted March 13, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, johnnymag3 said: Why paint coils???? And accessories??? ..........have I been doing it wrong for 50 years? I put them back exactly how they were (with the exception of the carbs - I never paint carbs). Carb on the black engine was taped off, carb on the red engine was removed prior to painting. Both had the heads blasted and planed flat and only receive a light dust coat on the fins. You'll see photos when they're done. Edited March 14, 2022 by 76c12091520h 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 66,584 #14930 Posted March 14, 2022 2 minutes ago, 76c12091520h said: heads ***** and planed flat How do you go about doing that? Hand done? Belt? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro 1,042 #14931 Posted March 14, 2022 Noooooo….!! now I have to find another one 😢 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
76c12091520h 3,587 #14932 Posted March 14, 2022 1 minute ago, ebinmaine said: How do you go about doing that? Hand done? Belt? We have a belt sander that was used in my uncles' automotive machine shop , can do just about any size of cylinder head you'd like 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 66,584 #14933 Posted March 14, 2022 6 minutes ago, TonyToro said: Noooooo….!! now I have to find another one 😢 That's why it's best to pull from the back. What size axles? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 66,584 #14934 Posted March 14, 2022 6 minutes ago, 76c12091520h said: We have a belt sander that was used in my uncles' automotive machine shop , can do just about any size of cylinder head you'd like I've been mulling over getting a larger (4 x 36) belt sander -mostly- for doing cylinder heads. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
76c12091520h 3,587 #14935 Posted March 14, 2022 Added a removable front weight ( 33lbs ) to the front of my 520. She's gonna do some work this year. 3 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmoore 708 #14936 Posted March 14, 2022 Brian who makes that? And are there heavier? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro 1,042 #14937 Posted March 14, 2022 22 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: That's why it's best to pull from the back. What size axles? How do you pull from the back? I tried all my tricks and nothing worked on this one…. the axle is 1” but..it’s for a 10” rim. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 66,584 #14938 Posted March 14, 2022 3 minutes ago, TonyToro said: How do you pull from the back? I tried all my tricks and nothing worked on this one…. the axle is 1” but..it’s for a 10” rim. Are the hubs for a 10" rim different from standard 12" type? Pulling the hubs from the back involves using a large flange bearing puller. I've not done it that way yet. Another option is to use a shop press. I have a 20 ton here that'll eventually get that treat. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
76c12091520h 3,587 #14939 Posted March 14, 2022 9 minutes ago, dmoore said: Brian who makes that? And are there heavier? I made that: old mule drive, some box tubing and plate steel from the scrap yard behind our collision center, and filled with concrete. Total investment $5.00 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro 1,042 #14940 Posted March 14, 2022 2 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Are the hubs for a 10" rim different from standard 12" type? Pulling the hubs from the back involves using a large flange bearing puller. I've not done it that way yet. Another option is to use a shop press. I have a 20 ton here that'll eventually get that treat. Unfortunately yes..the hub where it mates to the rim is smaller in diameter than the 12” rim. I have a bunch of 12” but as always never have what I need. 😝 I was supposed to go to a buddies shop yesterday and use his press but the snow kept me local in case I had to go in to work. So today I thought I’d give it a try….. bad idea 😞 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmoore 708 #14941 Posted March 14, 2022 I'd like to place an order for one please. You say $5.00??? 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 66,584 #14942 Posted March 14, 2022 6 minutes ago, 76c12091520h said: I made that: old mule drive, some box tubing and plate steel from the scrap yard behind our collision center, and filled with concrete. Total investment $5.00 3 minutes ago, dmoore said: I'd like to place an order for one please. You say $5.00??? Me too. I'd pay more. Maybe like $6 - ish. I'd even pay freight. 🤠 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 11,888 #14943 Posted March 14, 2022 31 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: I've been mulling over getting a larger (4 x 36) belt sander -mostly- for doing cylinder heads. I just got a 4x36 stationary belt sander with a 6" disk--an old Craftsman--since I do a fair number of small woodworking projects. One thing to be cautious of with belt sanding is that when heated unevenly through friction with the workpiece, the belt can warp out of flat.This can cause the leading edge of the workpiece to get "eased" a bit as it forces the belt down flat so it can travel underneath. Also, it is very easy to overheat a belt by pressing the workpiece down too firmly--the glue on inexpensive belts melts and they separate. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmoore 708 #14944 Posted March 14, 2022 1 minute ago, ebinmaine said: Me too. I'd pay more. Maybe like $6 - ish. I'd even pay freight. 🤠 I think that's where he's gonna get us EB! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmoore 708 #14945 Posted March 14, 2022 (edited) 33 minutes ago, 76c12091520h said: Added a removable front weight ( 33lbs ) to the front of my 520. She's gonna do some work this year. How about some more footage of that pristine 520??? Edited March 14, 2022 by dmoore 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
76c12091520h 3,587 #14946 Posted March 14, 2022 2 minutes ago, dmoore said: How about some more footage of that pristine 520??? There's a whole thread on the restoration here. Just type in "restoring my 520" in the search box. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmoore 708 #14947 Posted March 14, 2022 Cool, what color is that? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
76c12091520h 3,587 #14948 Posted March 14, 2022 3 minutes ago, dmoore said: Cool, what color is that? WA 9260 , GM Victory red , it's a dead on match for Horses from that era. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,518 #14949 Posted March 14, 2022 1 hour ago, TonyToro said: How do you pull from the back? I tried all my tricks and nothing worked on this one…. the axle is 1” but..it’s for a 10” rim. Flange/Bearing puller with some added steel plate. D200 hubs are very difficult to remove and the flange will easily break as the hub is quite long... 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 11,507 #14950 Posted March 14, 2022 4 hours ago, 76c12091520h said: She's gonna do some work this year. That tractor works non-stop. It's hard to look that good all the time! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
