19richie66 17,500 #776 Posted June 13, 2019 Scotchloks are for emergencies only. Then fix it right and throw it away 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,837 #777 Posted June 13, 2019 The lights and accessories circuit is the busiest, so I drew it out first. I also tossed a ground in the circuit to the voltage regulator bolt too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,837 #778 Posted June 13, 2019 Wiring is finished! It’s time to throw the tank back on, hook up the fuel line, install the hood and fire this off! 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,837 #779 Posted June 13, 2019 And because some things just need to fight tooth and nail.... we get to take the volt gauge apart! The bulb housing is hitting the steering shaft. Conveniently the studs are centered so I can simply rotate the meter in the housing 180 degrees, but the lighting will be a bit compromised when the headlight circuit is on. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,837 #780 Posted June 13, 2019 We will prevail! Frank just feels like everything’s gotta be custom in one way or another! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,837 #781 Posted June 13, 2019 Tink Tink! The air filter from Richard is dripping some excess oil out over the drain pan, Lucas is in the engine, choke and throttle cables are hooked up, the transmission is burped, now just some nice weather to touch up those front wheels and we’re rolling! 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #782 Posted June 13, 2019 That wiring harness don't just look the worst...might be some hope for you yet! 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,837 #783 Posted June 14, 2019 No more updates until after the big show, but Frank will make it! I took a test ride last night for a photo shoot and other than a leaky rear inner tube, we’re all set! It’s time to finish show prep, see y’all in PA! 3 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #784 Posted June 14, 2019 Such the perfect picture. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,837 #785 Posted June 14, 2019 11 minutes ago, AMC RULES said: Such the perfect picture. Wait until you see the rest... they get better yet! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,432 #786 Posted June 14, 2019 31 minutes ago, pullstart said: ! Calendar shot! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,837 #787 Posted June 24, 2019 Beware, there are a ton of photos coming up here..... We had a photo shoot with Frank before the show! I was so excited to take it into the field with the other tractors, Putt Putt had to be dragged along. There aught to be a good picture in here somewhere.... 5 10 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,432 #788 Posted June 24, 2019 Soooo many awesome pics there.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,193 #789 Posted June 24, 2019 Nice family photo album, but now that you have adopted a few more into the family it needs updating. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,837 #790 Posted June 24, 2019 As soon as the yard dries out, we’ll give Norman a tug and get unloaded! 2 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #791 Posted June 24, 2019 You forget Norman's not four wheel drive then? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,837 #792 Posted June 24, 2019 15 minutes ago, Stormin said: You forget Norman's not four wheel drive then? I forgot that’s where our flooded basement was pumping to 🙁 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
classiccat 548 #793 Posted June 24, 2019 Awesome Job on Frank! So glad you kept the Americana! (...and apologies for the delay...been super busy this spring) my favorite out of the 400GB of images you posted 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOB ELLISON 2,981 #794 Posted June 25, 2019 1 hour ago, classiccat said: Awesome Job on Frank! So glad you kept the Americana! (...and apologies for the delay...been super busy this spring) my favorite out of the 400GB of images you posted That is a calendar photo if I ever saw one 3 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,837 #796 Posted July 9, 2019 Frank’s stack didn’t enjoy the trip to PA. After a trip to @roadapples‘ house to weld it up, it was pretty crooked. The tin from the stock muffler just can’t support the weight of the stack swaying in the wind when it’s nearly 10’ off the ground. So here is my fix.... so far. A little grinding, a little forming, then it’ll be tack and inspect time. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,837 #797 Posted July 9, 2019 Sometimes the key to metal work is having the right die for bending sheet metal. In this case, the soft grass and dirt are a good start with a big mallet. Then more detail is tapped in with a car ramp and a smaller mallet. I’ve got a bit more forming and maybe some trimming to do yet. I can most likely tweak it by hand from here. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,837 #798 Posted July 9, 2019 That’ll do the trick! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #799 Posted July 9, 2019 Looks good Buddy, do you welded also your reinforcement onto the Mounting lever, which was screwed to the Engine. I cannot see it on your Pics, but i would do, to give them more Stability. An release the force on the manifold. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,837 #800 Posted July 9, 2019 23 minutes ago, Tractorhead said: Looks good Buddy, do you welded also your reinforcement onto the Mounting lever, which was screwed to the Engine. I cannot see it on your Pics, but i would do, to give them more Stability. An release the force on the manifold. Now that would make sense, huh? I thought about wrapping all the way around when we come home from Portage... I might be able to tie it all together then! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
