Here ~She~ goes again...

[ebinmaine 67,497]

The BBT engine mechanic has the starter generator on. 

She made up a linkage rod for the carb to governor.

Installed the carb. 

 

Need to find a belt for the SG..

 

 

 

[ebinmaine 67,497]

5 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

Need to find a belt for the SG

I'll be durned if'n we didn't have one hangin' on the wall....

 

 

Hey how do I find these rubber grommets for inside the fuel pipe from pump to carb?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We bench tested the starter generator. It's good. 

I built a couple wires and Trina installed them. 

Confirmed the points setting at .020.  

Found a plug wire on the wall that desperately needed the @peter lena dielectric treatment. Freed up the stuck boot, de-bent the terminal and put that on. 

Use what ya have!

 

We found a 5 terminal 103990 ignition switch, muffler, solenoid. 

 

Next time we get a minute we'll finish the wiring and try to put fire in the hole!!

 

 

 

 

[Moparfanforever 844]

I think Lowell has the fuel line grommets. 

[Moparfanforever 844]

https://wheelhorsepartsandmore.com/product/kohler-fuel-line-rubber-grommets-qty-2/

 

 

[ebinmaine 67,497]

4 minutes ago, Moparfanforever said:

https://wheelhorsepartsandmore.com/product/kohler-fuel-line-rubber-grommets-qty-2/

 

 

@Handy Don

[ebinmaine 67,497]

@PeacemakerJack

[ebinmaine 67,497]

Well folks we dragged the Millie into the basement workshop last night... 

The 10 HP Tecumseh engine was always meant to be temporary so now we're going to swap in the correct 8 HP Kohler engine.

Also, Trina wants to put a 6-speed with Limited Slip Differential in this Beast so it's much more work capable.

 

Here's the list as it stands:

Steering shaft replacement.  

 

Fluid fill ALL tires.

 

Engine swap to Kohler 8 HP.

 

Ignition SWITCH and wiring changeover to accommodate the difference in ignitions.

 

Transmission swap from 3 speed to 6 speed. 

 

Fix sticking seat latch.

 

Add or repair hood holder at hinge and forward max.

 

 

 

 

[Handy Don 12,227]

1 hour ago, ebinmaine said:

we dragged the Millie into the basement workshop last night

Are you saying she was unwilling to “have some work done”? Or just reluctant at the extent of the upcoming procedures?  

[ebinmaine 67,497]

4 minutes ago, Handy Don said:

Are you saying she was unwilling to “have some work done”? Or just reluctant at the extent of the upcoming procedures?  

I didn't confirm the tractor's emotions.

[Lee1977 6,659]

Buy Trina some new parts to work with, you stingy old man. She just did a $1000 worth of clean sanding and painting on your C-160.

[Achto 27,574]

On 2/28/2023 at 7:32 PM, ebinmaine said:

Hey how do I find these rubber grommets for inside the fuel pipe from pump to carb?

 

You might have this covered already but this is what I use. This is a pack of 25.  

https://www.walmart.com/ip/James-Gasket-Oil-Line-Seal-JGI-63529-57/159564941

 

If you have a Harley dealer around, they may be able to set you up as well. These gaskets were used for the rocker box oil lines on Shovel Head & Pan Head engines. ( make sure they give you black ones, gas eats the orange ones )

[ebinmaine 67,497]

2 hours ago, Achto said:

this is what I use.

 

 

Thanks for that Dan. I ordered up a bag.

 

@Handy Don I'll send you a few when these come in. 

[ebinmaine 67,497]

The BBT and I spent a couple hours on disassembly. 

I got the new ish 6 speed transmission out from under the bench and draining. 

 

 

Pulled a few bolts. The input pulley and brake drum are off. 

Shifter is out.  

 

 

 

I'd asked about a GOOD set of usable lock ring pliers a few weeks ago. Put one of the pairs I got to use this evening. 

That was a very good way to spend $15.  

 

 

While I was at that Trina attacked the tractor. 

 

Sheet metal. Off.

Belt. Off.

Some of the wiring. Disconnected.  

Engine. Off!

 

 

She'll be taking this one down a bit more so the paint can be freshened up.  

 

 

 

 

[Pullstart 62,877]

11 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

 

The BBT and I spent a couple hours on disassembly. 

I got the new ish 6 speed transmission

 

Let me know how it goes!

 

Seems someone liked a different shade of red…. Like it was your density to get it!    McFly!

 

I don’t think I ever mentioned in Leroy’s thread… but the weekend we got that, we had just gotten home (or almost home) from camping and Norman’s head gasket(s) blew, trailer in tow.  We had abandoned him in a friend of a friend’s business’ parking lot and borrowed a truck to go get the FB marketplace deal made   No time like ta-now to get another deal on a !

 

 

 

[ebinmaine 67,497]

3 minutes ago, Pullstart said:

time like ta-now to get another deal

😂

[ebinmaine 67,497]

Trina made up a gas tank holder for her self made work table. 

Instant engine test station.  

 

 

 

[ebinmaine 67,497]

The Old Kohler 8 HP engine runs great!!

 

 

 

 

@Herder

 

 

[ebinmaine 67,497]

Engine is back down to bare bones again.  

Trina will keep on with disassembly and cleaning then paint in a couple days,  after the upcoming snow storm.  

 

We finished removing the wiring from the chassis with the exception of the harness for the lights.  

 

 

 

[Pullstart 62,877]

Random question, what are the specs on those front tires?  I love the rears on Jane and they happen to be a match on the pattern.

 

 

[ebinmaine 67,497]

5 hours ago, Pullstart said:

Random question, what are the specs on those front tires?  I love the rears on Jane and they happen to be a match on the pattern.

 

 

I'll check em out for ya later and post a pic or 3

[ebinmaine 67,497]

On 3/12/2023 at 11:09 PM, Pullstart said:

Random question, what are the specs on those front tires?  I love the rears on Jane and they happen to be a match on the pattern.

 

 

Looks like they're a standard issue Deestone brand my friend.  

 

 

[ebinmaine 67,497]

Fair amount of work done in a short time this evening. 

Trina the engine mechanic continued with disassembly and cleaning. 

Oil drained. 

Cylinder head is off.

Oil pan is off. 

 

 

Before attempting to start the engine I had done a very quick hand planing on the cylinder head to check for straightness. 

She finished that process. 

180 grit. 

220 grit. 

Then ended at 400 grit.  

 

 

 

 

Fuel pump is disassembled and hand planed. 

 

Steering fan gear has been removed. Waiting patiently for a replacement from @Racinbob.  

 

 

Carb disassembly complete. 

Check out the bowl gasket !!

 

 

[PeacemakerJack 10,738]

On 3/12/2023 at 10:09 PM, Pullstart said:

Random question, what are the specs on those front tires?  

On 3/14/2023 at 6:22 PM, ebinmaine said:

 

 

Looks like they're a standard issue Deestone brand my friend.  

 

 

 

Those look REALLY familiar…where have I seen those before…🤔…

Same size, brand, but @ebinmaine’s are in better shape.  I don’t even remember the tractor that mine originally came on but they are a permanent fixture on GhostRider.  A great little tire🙌🏻

 

Eric—you guys are making great progress so far👍🏻

[ebinmaine 67,497]

3 minutes ago, PeacemakerJack said:

Eric—you guys are making great progress so far👍🏻

Thank you my friend!

 

More toys in the mail today for that tractor and others.

I got a 1 in pipe thread tap so I can try to clean the threads out of the exhaust a little.

Box of four throttle cables bought at the recommendation of @WHX?? And @Achto from PSEP. 

 

Also a very special extremely heavy duty hub pulling tool from one of our awesome members!!

 

Hopefully there will be a little more progress this evening... 

[WHX?? 48,815]

3 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

Also a very special extremely heavy duty hub pulling tool from one of our awesome members!!

What who when where? 

Why does the head appear to be weird shaped?

Edited March 16, 2023 by WHX??