The Tuul Crib 7,337 #1 Posted July 14, 2019 (edited) I started refreshing my RM 327 here at the crib. I finally got some needed parts to put this together so here I go here’s what I have so far . The roller is on front and back or in excellent shape had to do a little bit of deck welding but that was minor . Edited July 14, 2019 by The Tool Crib 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,874 #2 Posted July 15, 2019 Great to see an old deck getting some attention to live on another 50 years 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 2,185 #3 Posted July 15, 2019 Looks good Crib. I'm going to work on the deck I got from Cafoose this winter, hoping for similar results. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,337 #4 Posted July 16, 2019 I started adding some red paint today and trying to get everything covered so I can get this deck back together and workable ! 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 88vic #5 Posted July 17, 2019 God I love tractor porn 😂🤘 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 2,185 #6 Posted July 17, 2019 3 hours ago, The Tool Crib said: I started adding some red paint today and trying to get everything covered so I can get this deck back together and workable ! You got a paint code for that shade? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,337 #7 Posted July 17, 2019 8 minutes ago, adsm08 said: You got a paint code for that shade? Its international red gloss red. I picked it up at Ace . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 88vic #8 Posted July 17, 2019 I love that shade of red ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,337 #9 Posted July 21, 2019 Did some more paint huffing today ! Lol! well had to hold my breath at times! Im about to do the under side and l have been looking at different applications to spray-on. Does anyone have the best and toughest ideas? 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #10 Posted July 21, 2019 for undersides of decks I use whatever gloss rustoleum I have left over and brush it on. good way to get rid of it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,337 #11 Posted August 2, 2019 Making some progress today on this RM 327. I got the new Kevlar belts put on and adjusted and now it's just a matter of adjusting and hooking everything up. Going to try and figure out what to spray on the underside to protect the bottom side of the deck. This deck is solid! No pitting what so ever. All the bearings are in great shape 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildhorse 298 #12 Posted August 4, 2019 Nice work! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,337 #13 Posted August 5, 2019 I finally got all the stickers on it and roll it up underneath my 855. Hopefully I can mow with it in the next few days !! 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,337 #14 Posted August 11, 2019 Well OK I got the deck mounted on Junior today and actually proceeded to mow with it . But first I noticed a problem with the steering and the deck hook up can you spot the problem? Well.... ok I hooked up the tie rods backwards when I put it back together or year ago. So this added to more time on to hooking up of this deck! Here's what my horse ended up looking like halfway through the project . Oops!! Well with a little extra time some sweat I may be a few ... new words! End result turned out in a great little mowing tractor !!! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #15 Posted August 11, 2019 is the deck wheel rubbing on the rear tire? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 2,185 #16 Posted August 11, 2019 48 minutes ago, jabelman said: is the deck wheel rubbing on the rear tire? It does look like it. The gauge wheels on my RM327 get high enough to catch the lugs on my ag tires when it is raised the whole way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,337 #17 Posted August 12, 2019 2 hours ago, jabelman said: is the deck wheel rubbing on the rear tire? Yes it is and I'm trying to figure out where I can adjust this to make it straighter. Any ideas ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #18 Posted August 12, 2019 find a set of rear tires 6-12s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,337 #19 Posted August 12, 2019 5 minutes ago, jabelman said: find a set of rear tires 6-12s That could be an option. These tires are 850 dee stones. Walmart has a set of these Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,337 #20 Posted August 13, 2019 On 8/11/2019 at 6:24 PM, adsm08 said: It does look like it. The gauge wheels on my RM327 get high enough to catch the lugs on my ag tires when it is raised the whole way. That is the problem lm having . Mostly though is the looseness of the whole deck. Lots of slop due to old age! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 2,185 #21 Posted August 13, 2019 8 hours ago, The Tool Crib said: That is the problem lm having . Mostly though is the looseness of the whole deck. Lots of slop due to old age! I don't really worry about it too much. It doesn't seem to be damaging anything, just idles the gauge wheel backwards, and I don't really raise the deck that often. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,337 #22 Posted August 13, 2019 13 minutes ago, adsm08 said: I don't really worry about it too much. It doesn't seem to be damaging anything, just idles the gauge wheel backwards, and I don't really raise the deck that often. One thing is that it is a great little mower! Now lm working on the 42 inch blade l picked up for it. That will be later this year! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 2,185 #23 Posted August 14, 2019 10 hours ago, The Tool Crib said: One thing is that it is a great little mower! Now lm working on the 42 inch blade l picked up for it. That will be later this year! It is, I love mine. That dang Hein-Warner pump is the last major frustration I have with mine, and I bought an undamaged pump head from Lane Ranger yesterday. Now that I'm back to work hopefully I can start getting it fixed up a little. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,337 #24 Posted August 14, 2019 Was the old pump head warped? I wonder if they can be surfaced like a cylinder head , with sand paper and a flat piece of glass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
