Pullstart 62,837 #451 Posted February 16, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, 953 nut said: Looking at your pictures it appears that the right side of the hood is bent down at the front of the fuel tank causing the right side to stick out. Perhaps a little gentle massaging of the top on the right side will allow the end to come in on its own. Once it fits well you may want to trim the edge with some welting to fill the gap and protect the paint. I will try to get a few more pictures to help explain, but I think it’s in the back few inches where the problem lies. It’s hard to explain, but I think the mounting horn is deformed... Edited February 16, 2019 by pullstart Speeling... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #452 Posted February 16, 2019 Might try laying a straight edge across the top, front to rear, to help you see where the tweak is, and needs to be. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,837 #453 Posted February 18, 2019 This’ll brighten my day. Got me some longer screws to mount Frank’s new custom air cleaner Thanks again, @953 nut! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,837 #454 Posted February 19, 2019 Dear Frank, You will soon have a sealed up fuel tank, thanks to KBS coating system and your main sponsor Pullstart. 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,837 #455 Posted February 27, 2019 Starting the night with KBS Klean, the first part of a three part tank sealing system. In short, this smells like Greased Lightening degreaser. I used the recommended 1:1 degreaser and hot water and added the optional handful of 1/4-20 nuts. You can see an outline on my bench where I spilled a bit of the concentrate. I shook it vigorously and will repeat a few times before draining and rinsing with water. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,432 #456 Posted February 27, 2019 6 minutes ago, pullstart said: optional handful of 1/4-20 nuts Can't use metric ones. Wouldn't work on an American machine. 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,837 #457 Posted February 28, 2019 Byproduct of cleaning... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,837 #458 Posted February 28, 2019 Don’t tell my wife I used her laundry tub to wash out Frank’s tank! 3 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,360 #459 Posted February 28, 2019 That is safe with us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #460 Posted February 28, 2019 1 hour ago, pullstart said: Don’t tell my wife I used her laundry tub to wash out Frank’s tank! Ok, as long as you don’t tell the wife that I cleaned Emory’s out in the kitchen sink!🤐 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,837 #461 Posted March 5, 2019 Dear Frank, You know this blade looks awesome on ya. Love, Pullstart 5 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #462 Posted March 5, 2019 Lookin good Kevin.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toasty 52 #463 Posted March 5, 2019 That grader blade does look good on him. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toasty 52 #464 Posted March 5, 2019 I would also like to say that I really like your battery box idea. I have been struggling where to put a battery on mine how it has a Honda clone engine on it now and there is no room for a battery anymore where the stock location is. I have just been pull starting it but really want to get the electric start hooked up. Keep up the good work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,837 #465 Posted March 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Toasty said: I would also like to say that I really like your battery box idea. I have been struggling where to put a battery on mine how it has a Honda clone engine on it now and there is no room for a battery anymore where the stock location is. I have just been pull starting it but really want to get the electric start hooked up. Keep up the good work. Thanks Toasty, I’d love to see your project too! I must admit, the idea of the battery box was only executed by me, it was a couple other smart fellas suggesting where to hide it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toasty 52 #466 Posted March 5, 2019 1 minute ago, pullstart said: Thanks Toasty, I’d love to see your project too! I must admit, the idea of the battery box was only executed by me, it was a couple other smart fellas suggesting where to hide it Once the weather gets better I plan to pull it out of the shed. It took over a year to get my hood back from my cousin getting it fixed. The last owner had cut it all up to the point most people would have looked for a new hood. They had folded up the sides, cut it in half and added latches/hing. So besides the hood I have it all painted in pieces still. But here is a link of a thread I started on it. Once I pull it out I will start updating it again. For the battery box, that is what I like about Red Square is that you can run ideas across with others to help find the best solution for your own projects. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,837 #467 Posted March 16, 2019 Hey Frank! We’ve got about 13 weeks ‘till the Big Show! Let’s finish that tank and get some progress in the books! Step 2 of the 3 part tank sealer is KBS Rust Blast. It’s an etching primer from what I understand. It’ll prep the clean surface for the sealer. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,837 #468 Posted March 18, 2019 A recent post brought to my attention that these tinnerman clips have the ability to tear out. I don’t want to risk this crack disaster, there are a few hairlines and a good one. I’m going to attemp to weld these up before I finish the KBS sealer kit. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LengerichKA88 1,883 #469 Posted March 18, 2019 Looking good!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,837 #470 Posted March 18, 2019 And I keep just blowing it out. So, it’s the PC-7 route to see how that works! Following my father inlaw’s suggestion, I’m thinking that too long of a bolt helps to pull this apart and I’ll keep this in mind during reassembly. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,837 #471 Posted March 18, 2019 (edited) KBS Blasted again, rinsed well, blown dry and setting in front of the heater to evaporate and excess water vapors. They say step 3 must have a completely dry surface! Edited March 18, 2019 by pullstart Forgot the picture again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,837 #472 Posted March 18, 2019 While the tank dries, this steering wheel has been bugging me. Someone has been here before... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,837 #473 Posted March 18, 2019 I pried the spoke away from the hub gently, cleaned up the previous attempted weld job and some of the rubber, now I am ready to re-clamp and tack it in place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,837 #474 Posted March 18, 2019 According to the way the rubber meets up, I’m ready to tack it together! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,837 #475 Posted March 18, 2019 That looks better, now another PC-7 project, I suppose. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
