The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #1 Posted July 11, 2022 Hey y’all I have a mystery rj that was my great grandfathers I’m trying to get running but I don’t know what kind of rj it is and it needs a new drive belt cuz it doesn’t have one do any of y’all know what size I need for it 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #2 Posted July 11, 2022 Also I broke the pin for the steering on it 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,587 #3 Posted July 11, 2022 It's a '58 or '59 RJ58. It has had an engine transplant so the stock belt may not be the correct size any more. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,902 #4 Posted July 11, 2022 oh the life that has lived… hand clutch? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #5 Posted July 11, 2022 I don’t know all I know is that grandpa Reese did some modifications to it the mirror on it is from a 1950s studebaker 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #7 Posted July 11, 2022 Oh well yes hand and pedal clutch it was used for plowing and I guess he added the big bar 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #9 Posted July 11, 2022 There’s some more pics 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,902 #10 Posted July 11, 2022 That trans pulley looks pretty iffy from here… stock, the transmission drive belt is 1567 - (4L x 29" or 1/2" x 29") 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #11 Posted July 11, 2022 Yeah it had two chunks taken out of it cuz it’s been sitting since 2008 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #12 Posted July 11, 2022 It has I mean sorry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #13 Posted July 11, 2022 Do any of y’all think I could just leave the pulley and it’d work fine if I do get it running 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,902 #14 Posted July 11, 2022 20 minutes ago, The Freightliner Guy said: Do any of y’all think I could just leave the pulley and it’d work fine if I do get it running I know one way to find out! If you smooth the missing pieces’ edges a bit maybe, but son’s expect it to last forever. When dealing with custom engine swaps, and the unknowns, it’s commonplace for a guy to get one size smaller than stock and one size bigger than stock along with the stock belt, and return the ones that don’t fit right. TSC’s Husky brand are pretty good ones, if you have one nearby. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #15 Posted July 11, 2022 Ok thanks but the thing is is that I’m in Draper Utah and the tractor is at my grandparents house in Ogden but to give you a perspective the pulley on the engine is about 2 inches in circumference 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,619 #16 Posted July 11, 2022 (edited) I'd say if you are going through the trouble of getting the engine running again, replace the pulley as well. They are cheap, you can get them at TSC too. That one, even if it works will chew up your new belt in no time. The mirror / hood ornament is pretty cool. You can see yourself when driving it ! Edited July 11, 2022 by D_Mac 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #17 Posted July 11, 2022 Yeah that’s what I was thinking would happen but how do I take it off 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,000 #18 Posted July 11, 2022 (edited) 10 minutes ago, The Freightliner Guy said: Yeah that’s what I was thinking would happen but how do I take it off You can try using a puller first but there's a set screw holding it on. If the hex head of that set screw strips then it's a difficult task pulling it off of the shaft with that screw still tight. BUT, Since it's already damaged and being changed anyway, Cut it off if necessary. Edited July 11, 2022 by wallfish 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #19 Posted July 11, 2022 Ok but would welding metal on it help at all 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,000 #20 Posted July 11, 2022 But you would still need to get it off anyway because the groove looks bent too. The groove of pulleys need to be smooth and consistent. It would be pretty difficult to repair that in place IMO. If you're just looking to drive it and not necessarily "fix it all up" then just try running it like it is. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #21 Posted July 11, 2022 I I just want it to be able to drive around at 9mph 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,000 #22 Posted July 11, 2022 (edited) 10 minutes ago, The Freightliner Guy said: I I just want it to be able to drive around at 9mph Then you'll want to change that pulley and change the engine pulley to a larger one. Might want wheelie bars too as those tractors will lift the front end in 3rd gear as stock That's a pretty rare tractor out where you are. Rare doesn't always equate to expensive as demand mostly does that. Try it like it is first if you can get the engine running Edited July 11, 2022 by wallfish 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #23 Posted July 11, 2022 How much would it cost me 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,000 #24 Posted July 11, 2022 For what? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #25 Posted July 11, 2022 For a pulley remover 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
