RJ 58 or is it

[Lane Ranger 10,968]

21 minutes ago, Frankenstein 58 said:

Nothing could help this poor trans. Got it apart. All gears look good. Now good cleaning is in order

 

 

Much better than most 1958 transmissions for sure!

 

 

 

[WHX?? 48,834]

Just for some motivation Franky I saved this one... a bit noisy but she moves the tractor! 

Edited October 27, 2020 by WHX24

[Frankenstein 58 213]

Thanks for the motivation. My gears are pitted but it’s a 3.6 hp tractor should be fine. I’ll put better gear lube in the case. Roller bearing is out now also. 

[WHX?? 48,834]

Might have been mentioned but Lowell has all the parts for those. You can get the whole kit or just the bearings you need.

 

https://wheelhorsepartsandmore.com/transmissions.html

[Frankenstein 58 213]

I just got my bearings from him. I see what else he has. Thanks for the information 

[Frankenstein 58 213]

Every day is a new adventure. Looks like a bearing less sleeve was pressed into my wheel. It’s the   Wheel that was on my bad spindle. Never know what’s around the corner with these old tractors. 

[WHX?? 48,834]

That's how the older ones were Franky. You need any I got boatloads. 

1 hour ago, Frankenstein 58 said:

now what’s around the corner with these old tractors. 

Ain't that the truth.... I look one over good pre buy and once I get it home lots of surprises! 

[Frankenstein 58 213]

I believe that’s a 57 wheel from what I’m told. I’m going to look into It further this weekend but if you have one or a spindle give me a yell. Thank you. My nephew started playing with the spindle. He made a new shaft. I will see how it turns out. 

[Frankenstein 58 213]

Any thoughts.??  Shifter fork has a lot of stress cracks. It’s just the one closest to the front of the case.       

[Frankenstein 58 213]

Well getting those bearings out of trans case was fun. But they are out. Don’t ask

[Frankenstein 58 213]

On a good note the spindle repair turned out great 

[AMC RULES 37,132]

Repair or replaced?

[ebinmaine 67,696]

17 minutes ago, Frankenstein 58 said:

Well getting those bearings out of trans case was fun. But they are out. Don’t ask

You used red paint to disassemble?

[Frankenstein 58 213]

Sometimes you need to make a sacrifice in red to get things done 

[AMC RULES 37,132]

Blood, sweat & beers! 

Whatever it takes!

[Frankenstein 58 213]

Lastly.  Does anyone know where I can get another threaded filler neck and cap so I can fix this. I have another Clinton tank but the neck is to small. Thanks.                 

[Frankenstein 58 213]

4 minutes ago, AMC RULES said:

Blood, sweat & beers! 

Whatever it takes!

Had the beers

[WHX?? 48,834]

@Lane Ranger has a source for weld on replacement bungs. 

[Frankenstein 58 213]

37 minutes ago, AMC RULES said:

Repair or replaced?

Repaired

[Lane Ranger 10,968]

30 minutes ago, Frankenstein 58 said:

Lastly.  Does anyone know where I can get another threaded filler neck and cap so I can fix this. I have another Clinton tank but the neck is to small. Thanks.                 

The filler necks can be changed .  You can have the same height or you can add a half inch so you can more easily get the cap off to refill.  I buy mine from fillernecksupply.com

 

  The ones I buy are not screw on but have the two wings that lock in.  

Edited November 26, 2020 by Lane Ranger

[Frankenstein 58 213]

Ok thank you. My first choice is original but nice to have a back up plan. You can ignore my PM. 

[Frankenstein 58 213]

I realize original is basically impossible with the RJs. I had a long telephone conversation with a well respected member here and he confirmed my thoughts. This is a 1957 rj35 conversion tractor to 1958 3 speed trans. He figured very early as it’s the 57 frame. So I’m just doing some mechanical and leaving it alone. I don’t have the original engine. But I do have a green Clinton 1290 that is basically bran new. I’m just saying that my family an I are having a blast working on this rj

[Pullstart 62,922]

@Frankenstein 58 I am just catching up on this thread, I think I’ve been hiding under a rock!  I laughed with you, not at you about the blood.  I’ve been there.

 

 

 

[Frankenstein 58 213]

Ouch I just read all that. Well I was using an inside slide hammer bearing puller. Was having no luck so I had a friend heat the bearing and me being so smart. I put a 5 pound weight on the slide hammer. My finger got in between shaft and the weight. Top of finger is still numb but the bearing are out

[Frankenstein 58 213]

The day after Thanksgiving turned out well. Picked up a two donor gas tanks to fix the filler neck on my original and this cool little washing machine engine from a very nice gentleman. Thought the orange one would fit but it’s to long and hits the steering shaft. Now to get the varnish out of the original one.