dells68 7,498 #101 Posted October 23, 2018 Ok, I finally found something in an old post. Vin said: Engine pulley is: 2 1/4" diameter, for 3/4" shaft, 3/16" keyway Idler pulley is: 2" diameter Tranny pulley is: 4" diameter, for 3/4" shaft, 3/16" keyway but then he corrected to 2 1/2” diameter. Now just to find the correct size pulley! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,201 #102 Posted October 23, 2018 1 hour ago, dells68 said: Ok, next hurdle. I got an engine pulley off of a k91 I used to have. Well, it’s 2 3/4” outside diameter and a 29” belt appears too short and my belt guard doesn’t fit over the pulley. I’ve about decided I’ve got too large of an engine pulley. What size should the engine pulley be on a rj58? Any help @stevebo or @VinsRJ? Help!!!!!! So close, but it’s the little things that keep biting me!. You can do it Dell, I believe in you! Once again, no solid input to help you along other than moral support... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,363 #103 Posted October 23, 2018 Dells- You can find them at tractor supply. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #104 Posted October 23, 2018 Thanks guys. I went ahead and ordered one from surplus center. I don’t know when I’ll get back to Tractor Supply and I have plenty to do until it comes! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #105 Posted October 26, 2018 Just a little farther along. The engine I have has the two 1/4” studs to hold the muffler on instead of internal threads. I considered tapping it, but decided to make a bolt on flange instead to hopefully ease any future exhaust work. My 2 1/2” pulley came and my homemade belt guard is going to work out ok. It’s just resting in place in the pics. I got the oil bath I got from @Aldon mounted as well and it looks great! Also, I picked up an almost perfect original seat pan from eBay with a matching patina cover. I think I’ll back the tears with new vinyl and possibly stitch around them to make sure they don’t tear further. Anyone have any tips for softening old, stiff vinyl? 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,358 #106 Posted October 26, 2018 Maybe a hand held hair dryer would soften the vinyl . I would say a heat gun , but that maybe too hot. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,296 #107 Posted October 26, 2018 I know they make some vinyl cleaners and preservers for marine / boat seats. Or maybe try elephant wax. I have used that on old leather seats and that preserves them well and you may be able to use that on vinyl. Not exactly sure on that though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,201 #108 Posted October 26, 2018 You’ve got that old RJ lookin’ good! What about a pool patch on the back of the seat cover, as to not have extra stitching around? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
71_Bronco 1,072 #109 Posted October 26, 2018 Nice updates so far. I like the idea about the exhaust flange, good idea in case you need / want to change it later. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,531 #110 Posted October 26, 2018 Dell, try some 303 marine protectant. Soak it down and lay it in the sun for a little bit. I use the stuff and love it. Not greasy and really works great. Ain’t cheap though. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,624 #111 Posted October 26, 2018 Like the exhaust flange . Coming along nicely Dells 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #112 Posted October 27, 2018 (edited) Between making molasses with our local tractor club and taking Emory to a movie I found time to clear the seat I bought off of EBay. Look at the thin paint in front of each hole. It’s original paint. I bet they were dipped in white and hung up to dry looking at the paint distribution. Couldn’t bring myself to hide that patina, almost hate to cover it with my cover that came with it. @pullstart I took your advice and ordered some pool patches for the back of the tears in the cover. Gotta run!!! Edited October 27, 2018 by dells68 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,201 #113 Posted October 27, 2018 Molasses? Woo hoo! My buddy and I just marked out his woods so we can get (back) into making syrup come late winter! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #114 Posted November 13, 2018 Well, I got a little further along over the last few days. I painted the rims black, painted the tires with Miller tire paint, and repaired the seat with pool patches as suggested by @pullstart. I still need to get some good foam for the seat padding. I hope to button most of it up this week and hopefully get to drive it this coming weekend. 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,201 #115 Posted November 13, 2018 Lookin’ good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #116 Posted November 16, 2018 Fabbed up a brake rod and mounted the wheels. Emory wanted to gas it up and go on a maiden run. Was a balmy 33 degrees outside. The little k91 fires right up. Drives good in all 3 gears, BUT...sounds a little like a coffee grinder😙. Given the wear on the differential gear, I expected that. I’m hoping it will smooth out a little with some use now that the chipped teeth are repaired and everything is lined back up as it should be with new bushings. Emory even went for a cruise in the dark. Couple of pics, hopefully more by early next week. 5 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexR 797 #117 Posted November 17, 2018 Looks really Cool! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,296 #118 Posted November 17, 2018 Looks really sharp!!! Great job 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,531 #119 Posted November 17, 2018 Looks awesome Dell! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,574 #120 Posted November 17, 2018 Sweet 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,363 #121 Posted November 17, 2018 Almost an exact match to mine... 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #122 Posted November 17, 2018 34 minutes ago, stevebo said: Almost an exact match to mine... I’ll take that as a complement @stevebo! I loved the look of yours at the show and took a lot of cues from you. The one thing I did keep was the original rear tires. I had even bought a nice set of ags for it, but couldn’t bring myself to change them. The tires are off of the front of Emory’s 400. That was the first horse we bought and I knew I was going to need those tires at some point. I’m pretty happy with how it turned out. Purrs like a kitten! 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #123 Posted November 20, 2018 I was able to get a few pics of the ole girl yesterday. I rode it around a little in Dad’s field. There’s a video link as well and you can hear the trans making a little noise. I’ve since added a little more trans fluid - about 1 1/4 quarts total and hope that helps with the noise some. It does seem to be getting less the more I drive it. It has plenty of power and surprised me how light it is in the front compared to Emory’s suburbans. By the way, I’ve posted a wanted ad for an rj or suburban to fix up for Emory for Christmas. He asked me to redo his work horse, but he has really been wanting an rj or another suburban. I wouldn’t mind driving 5 or 6 hours each way if anybody might have one they’d like to part with. 1 6 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,574 #124 Posted November 20, 2018 Nice looking little tractor, bet it's a blast to putt around on. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,296 #125 Posted November 20, 2018 That really turned out Nice! Did a real good job on that one for sure. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
