ebinmaine 67,408 #276 Posted April 2, 2023 Good but of work done today. Engine is mostly together. Transmission is almost ready! 5 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,408 #277 Posted April 2, 2023 @wallfish Awhile ago I bought a 7/8 reamer and set it aside for usage next time we needed to repair and bush an axle. Today was the day. Millie was the lucky guinea pig. I started by having Trina hold the frame while I drilled the front. That was... Cumbersome for both of us. For the rest of the front frame hole I set the frame in the vise. Then for the back one I stood the frame up and clamped it to the bench. Hand holding the drill was very challenging so to drill the axle I decided to use the drill press. Trina sprayed oil at intervals while we combined forces to hold the axle and run the drill. Went very well. In addition to that I put the four new seals in the transmission and Trina got that all degreased. A wash with acetone and it'll be ready for paint. Trina also made up a little link rod for the governor to carb. She "sourced" the wire from some construction marking flags I'd bought for the barn project last year. Cutty pasty and a Z bender. Done! 5 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob J. 1,941 #278 Posted April 3, 2023 On 3/31/2023 at 7:23 PM, ebinmaine said: Me n BBT been fightin' colds and busy this last week. Finally got a few minutes to get back on this one... Trina got the engine bolted back down to the work table so she could tighten the oil pan bolts to spec. I checked the progress on the soaking carb and fuel pump. Should clean up nice. She finished the torque sequence for the head bolts while I pointed which ones went when. Still has the store tag, you gonna take that back when you’re done EB? 😂 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,525 #279 Posted April 3, 2023 47 minutes ago, Rob J. said: Still has the store tag, you gonna take that back when you’re done EB? 😂 I was looking at the clothes, shoes etc. then I see the tag is on the wrench!!! I'm gonna try that with sandpaper... see how it goes... 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,408 #280 Posted April 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Rob J. said: Still has the store tag, you gonna take that back when you’re done EB? 😂 Absolutely. Permanent rental program? That's how I hang it up.... 18 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: I was looking at the clothes, shoes etc. then I see the tag is on the wrench!!! Yerr lucky she's even wearing shoes!! 😜 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,408 #281 Posted April 4, 2023 The Paint Department has been busy again. Transmission, frame, front axle, various small parts... All painted. 4 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,408 #282 Posted April 4, 2023 Just in case you were wondering... This is SECOND full frame off restoration for THIS tractor in two years. Because..... Why not. 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,643 #283 Posted April 5, 2023 10 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Because..... Why not. It sure keeps the bolts easy to get out. It's all looking really good. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,408 #284 Posted April 6, 2023 Reassembly has begun!! Steering pillow block and lower shaft is in. Front axle with its new bushings and pin. THAT. Is VERY tight now. What an excellent modification. Hubs have been chosen. Transmission pulley set out. Transmission magnetic drain plug in. 6 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,408 #285 Posted April 8, 2023 Transuhmashun is boltededed to the frame. I don't want to take the time to make up angle iron braces yet with a busy spring coming up and we're really looking to bring this tractor to Zagray CT May 6th. I added extra thick SAE washers to the assembly. That'll help hold the rig together for now. Here's a closer look at the bushings at the front axle. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,408 #286 Posted April 8, 2023 Steering tie rods on. Tow in verified at ¼". A little strong but these tie rods will be replaced soon because they're a dash loose. We'll get more precise with tow in when the rods can hold a reading better. One rear axle hub on. All new studs with washers and new set screws too. 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,408 #287 Posted April 8, 2023 SHE'S A ROLLER ! 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,408 #288 Posted April 9, 2023 Here's a teaser of the shifters. More progress. 7 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,877 #289 Posted April 10, 2023 You two make a great team!!! Looking good!! Randy 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,408 #290 Posted April 11, 2023 Trina got the steering tower and belt guard on today. 6 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,814 #291 Posted April 11, 2023 On 4/8/2023 at 12:51 PM, ebinmaine said: All new studs with washers and new set screws too. Who broached them hubs... you two timing me?!? Tip on that brake spring EB ... slip a piece of tubing over it to keep from wearing into the band. 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,408 #292 Posted April 11, 2023 14 minutes ago, WHX?? said: Who broached them hubs... you two timing me?!? No sir. Never. 😂😂. Those are good used replacements I think I picked up from Ray @grinchsr ((??)) Awhile back. 14 minutes ago, WHX?? said: Tip on that brake spring EB ... slip a piece of tubing over it to keep from wearing into the band. Trina says thank you and good idea! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 11,997 #293 Posted April 12, 2023 You two do some excellent and quick work! Looks great, and all the small touches you've included should make a huge improvement! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,738 #294 Posted April 12, 2023 Looks GREAT Eric and Trina😎. Such a cool little tractor and a hard worker too. That limited Slip Tranny will be handy for all sorts of projects around the property. You guys are close to having this one back in action🙌🏻🙌🏻 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,834 #295 Posted April 12, 2023 Looking good bro! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,408 #296 Posted April 12, 2023 4 hours ago, kpinnc said: You two do some excellent and quick work! Just to clarify... TRINA'S half is the quick AND excellent part. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,656 #297 Posted April 12, 2023 5 hours ago, kpinnc said: You two do some excellent and quick work! Looks great, and all the small touches you've included should make a huge improvement! I was going to ask EB to make up some battery cables for me since he has all the parts. Then I decided I might want to try out this Raider before July or August 2025. 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,408 #298 Posted April 12, 2023 5 minutes ago, Lee1977 said: I was going to ask EB to make up some battery cables for me since he has all the parts. Then I decided I might want to try out this Raider before July or August 2025. You gimme all the info and I'll send a set right out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,408 #300 Posted April 12, 2023 (edited) Found out this hitch does NOT fit the tractor. Oh well. Edited April 12, 2023 by ebinmaine 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
