Pullstart 62,835 #676 Posted May 28, 2019 (edited) @Jennifer these pictures were taken 6 minutes apart. The wheels have been inside the dip less than 24 hours. I simply ran the wire brush along the paint that was dried and cracked, now there’s a second bare wheel. No hard work required! it’s quite amazing, really. I’m glad some smart person figured this our for some Neanderthal like me! i found a 2 pack of the Washing Soda (not baking soda) on Amazon, and gave my loving wife the other box for laundry. Edited May 28, 2019 by pullstart Washing soda 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,190 #677 Posted May 28, 2019 2 hours ago, pullstart said: Washing Soda (not baking soda) on Amazon Walmart has it in the laundry detergent section. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jennifer 1,877 #678 Posted May 28, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, pullstart said: Metals. anything that is conductive, from what I understand. The 24v is where it’s at today! All the bare steel here was wiped away by hand! Thank you all for your help I found this topic very helpful and interesting to say the lest! Edited May 28, 2019 by Jennifer 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,835 #679 Posted May 29, 2019 I have no pictures this morning, but I flipped the wheels inside out yesterday and rotated them this morning. The paint and rust at 24 volts is coming off like melted butter! I imagine tonight I’ll pull them out and pressure wash ‘em, then decide if they need any extra time cooking the hard to reach spots. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #680 Posted May 29, 2019 17 minutes ago, pullstart said: I have no pictures this morning, but... 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,814 #681 Posted May 29, 2019 What did you use for a 24v power source Kev? Just two batteries? Maybe this would be a good use for those 24V chargers we have @Achto ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,426 #682 Posted May 29, 2019 17 minutes ago, AMC RULES said: Yeah I know right?????? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,565 #683 Posted May 29, 2019 8 minutes ago, WHX22 said: Maybe this would be a good use for those 24V chargers we have @Achto ? I will have to check. I'm not sure if they would work. I think that they require an input voltage before they will turn on to produce voltage. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,835 #684 Posted May 29, 2019 My battery charger will switch from 12 to 24. I wish I had gotten the 6/12, but now I found a use for it! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,190 #685 Posted May 29, 2019 1 hour ago, pullstart said: pressure wash ‘em, then decide if they need any extra time cooking the hard to reach spots. use a Needle gun on the tough stuff first. Saves a bunch of time. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,835 #686 Posted May 29, 2019 1 hour ago, 953 nut said: use a Needle gun on the tough stuff first. Saves a bunch of time. I should invest in a new one... mine is probably 15-20 years old, well used and has slowly blown all the needles out of it! I’ve put it back together countless times, but it’s hard to reassemble when the pieces eventually are lost. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,814 #687 Posted May 29, 2019 2 hours ago, Achto said: require an input voltage before they will turn on Houston we have a problem ... my batteries are usually stone cold dead! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,835 #688 Posted May 29, 2019 Don’t tell my wife, but I painted a few things! A little contrast to go with the wheels will be a good thing. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,835 #689 Posted May 29, 2019 Doesn’t quite fit.... maybe next project! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,835 #690 Posted May 29, 2019 Here is one of the wheels, just rinsed off with the hose. I put it in the dip laying down, then I’ll flip it and swap them out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,835 #691 Posted May 29, 2019 @ebinmaine just to prove I’m not lazy, I put that new trans filter on! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,426 #692 Posted May 29, 2019 37 minutes ago, pullstart said: @ebinmaine just to prove I’m not lazy, I put that new trans filter on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,738 #693 Posted May 29, 2019 Just checking in Kevin to let you know that I’ve been following along Old Frank is coming together nicely. Thanks for all the and descriptive text. This is a fun build and you are getting close to having him back together! Keep at it piece by piece...this sure has been a journey. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,835 #694 Posted May 29, 2019 45 minutes ago, PeacemakerJack said: Just checking in Kevin to let you know that I’ve been following along Old Frank is coming together nicely. Thanks for all the and descriptive text. This is a fun build and you are getting close to having him back together! Keep at it piece by piece...this sure has been a journey. Thanks Josh! It’s been longer a build than I expected, but I almost see the end of the tunnel! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,835 #695 Posted May 29, 2019 The steering is coming together. It seems though, I am running out of bolts... even though it was together just a couple weeks ago! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,426 #696 Posted May 29, 2019 16 minutes ago, pullstart said: out of bolts Just go borrow them from one of the other tractors 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,835 #697 Posted May 29, 2019 If only I had the wheels finished, this thing could be a roller! The tank got it’s last PC-7 coat today too. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,835 #698 Posted May 29, 2019 Just now, ebinmaine said: Just go borrow them from one of the other tractors If you recall, there are about 3 tractors going together to become Frank. I’ve had to go to the hardware store twice! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,426 #699 Posted May 30, 2019 7 minutes ago, pullstart said: If you recall, there are about 3 tractors going together to become Frank. I’ve had to go to the hardware store twice! Someone or something at your house is eating bolts 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,835 #700 Posted May 30, 2019 These teaser pictures are teasing me the most! 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites