rjg854 11,578 #1 Posted October 10, 2020 There's a few people I need to thank off the bat @johnnymag3 for selling me an engine, that runs great @953 nut for suggesting Garry @gwest_ca for coming up with a wiring diagram that converted a 86 312A to the Raider Most especially to @squonk for his witty banter watching me work. His knowledge and bringing his pullers so he could change the drive pulleys on the engine to convert the automatic pulley over to the gear drive. Then pulling off a stuck on hub. And boy, was it stuck. Hope he didn't ruin his puller. So this is the Raider that was owned by one person for 52 years. It threw a rod and he didn't want to fix it. So I was able to salvage it for basically pennies. So obviously I changed the engine and rewired the tractor. Tightened up the tie rods. Drained the transmission and ran some diesel fuel through a couple of times before refilling it with gear lube. Repaired the transmission pulley for now until I can get a replacement. And took it for it's maiden voyage. For the most part I'm quite pleased with everything. There's some noise from the drive belt, of course the bushing on the steering shaft is shot so another rattle. All in all a good tractor it's a limited slip high low transmission. All gears and ranges seem very good and quiet. Got to put the rest of the sheet metal on but it's done other than some minor TLC. This is what I started with The original engine Pieces parts  New engine Rewired Together We'll see where it goes from here, whether I just oil it down or go crazy on it 1 9 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZXT 2,401 #2 Posted October 10, 2020 Looks good! I knew it was too good a tractor to part out. Glad you saved it! 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnymag3 2,532 #3 Posted October 10, 2020 That engine looks so at home, Im so glad you got it and it didnt just sit here on a shelf to sleep its life away......Make a video !!!! of it running !!!! PLEASE 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,137 #4 Posted October 10, 2020 Glad it work out for you. Have you looked at the left rear wheel hub/axle? It may be loose. Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey the Monkey 697 #5 Posted October 10, 2020 Great work Randy. Very happy to another beauty saved! Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,885 #6 Posted October 10, 2020 22 minutes ago, Mikey the Monkey said: Great work Randy. Very happy to another beauty saved! Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,578 #7 Posted October 10, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, gwest_ca said: Glad it work out for you. Have you looked at the left rear wheel hub/axle? It may be loose. Garry That's one of the situations that had been addressed, left rear axle hub was tight, but was adjusted, hub moved nicely. Right rear hub, that was another story, that hub didn't want to budge at all, but we finally got it to come off. I've never had one that stuck on. That's why I hope Mike didn't ruin his puller, you could see the stress on the threads. The front wheels were inside out too. Edited October 10, 2020 by rjg854 sp 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,578 #8 Posted October 10, 2020 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Mikey the Monkey said: Very happy to another beauty saved! Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy I'm happy to, I want to load it up on the trailer and take it over the the PO's house, and let him know and see his price possession, will live on another 52 years hopefully Edited October 10, 2020 by rjg854 sp 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,885 #9 Posted October 10, 2020 21 minutes ago, rjg854 said: I'm happy to, I want to load it up on the trailer and take it over the the PO's house, and let him know and see his price possession, will live on another 52 years hopefully I'm thinking that'd be a right fine idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,578 #10 Posted October 10, 2020 7 hours ago, johnnymag3 said: That engine looks so at home, Im so glad you got it and it didnt just sit here on a shelf to sleep its life away......Make a video !!!! of it running !!!! PLEASE We'll see if I can figure that out. I've never done something like that before. But, I agree that would be nice. Sorry to say @johnnymag3 I wont be able to use that muffler on the Raider because the hood won't fit with it on. I'd have to cut the hood, so that's not an option. I truly like the way it sounds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,177 #11 Posted October 10, 2020 10 hours ago, rjg854 said: go crazy on it I vote to see you go crazy on it! A big chrome stack for the 16 HP thumper, Flames, Tail Fins, Let your imagination and some extremely poor judgement be your guide! 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,141 #12 Posted October 10, 2020 Original tins swapped over to your replacement engine. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,578 #13 Posted October 10, 2020 What do y'all think about painting the frame and footrests red , leave the black engine, hood, seat pan and drive belt cover grey and the wheels black Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,648 #14 Posted October 10, 2020 " Repaired the transmission pulley for now " I take it it didn't fly off into the forbidden lands surrounding your house? 1 hour ago, rjg854 said: That's one of the situations that had been addressed, left rear axle hub was tight, but was adjusted, hub moved nicely. Right rear hub, that was another story, that hub didn't want to budge at all, but we finally got it to come off. I've never had one that stuck on. That's why I hope Mike didn't ruin his puller, you could see the stress on the threads. The front wheels were inside out too. Took the puller apart and lubed it up again. Just a little thread file action and it will be good to go! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,648 #15 Posted October 10, 2020 11 minutes ago, rjg854 said: What do y'all think about painting the frame and footrests red , leave the black engine, hood, seat pan and drive belt cover grey and the wheels black 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,578 #16 Posted October 10, 2020 Got to thinkin' bout that, Mike, probably be hard to clean that speckled paint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,885 #17 Posted October 10, 2020 35 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Tail Fins Tail fins. Tail fins?? TAIL FINS???!!!??? WHY HAVEN'T I DONE A TRACTOR WITH TAIL FINS???????? 31 minutes ago, AMC RULES said: Original tins swapped over to your replacement engine. I'd had that thought too. I'll second Craig's suggestion. 13 minutes ago, squonk said: Yeah. Speckles.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,141 #18 Posted October 10, 2020 Go for a color... the PO is sure to recognize. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,648 #19 Posted October 10, 2020 1 hour ago, rjg854 said: Got to thinkin' bout that, Mike, probably be hard to clean that speckled paint. You wouldn't have to clean it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,183 #20 Posted October 10, 2020 You beat me to saying that, SQUONK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,578 #21 Posted October 10, 2020 Someone at one time posted a link to a toggle switch similar to the original, I'm going to need one. I thought I had saved it. If I did, I can't find it. That would complete the rewire. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,648 #22 Posted October 10, 2020 58 minutes ago, rjg854 said: Someone at one time posted a link to a toggle switch similar to the original, I'm going to need one. I thought I had saved it. If I did, I can't find it. That would complete the rewire. I can get you a Napa # for a black rocket switch. Just have to enlarge the hole a smidge. I used one on my 1267 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,648 #23 Posted October 10, 2020 Napa # RS1000. In stock. Around 14 bucks. They may have a Grote equivalent on the spinner tree a little cheaper. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,885 #24 Posted October 10, 2020 Cole Hersee. Make sure the number is exact including dashes. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,578 #25 Posted October 10, 2020 Thanks Eric, I knew I had saw it before. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites