Wild Bill's Hot Rod

[Oldskool 6,644]

So basically it would now be more like a selectable live axle. I can see where that would be less taxing on the clutch assembly and gears as well.

 

[ebinmaine 67,545]

8 minutes ago, Oldskool said:

So basically it would now be more like a selectable live axle. I can see where that would be less taxing on the clutch assembly and gears as well.

 

And if ya wanted to build something that could be remotely construed as practical you could hang a tiny pulley off the transmission and use Low Range for "work speed".   

[Wild Bill 633 846]

Steering is complete. Amazingly tight compared to OEM. Quick disconnect steering wheel makes it easier to saddle up.

Edited January 8, 2023 by Wild Bill 633

[Wild Bill 633 846]

[Wild Bill 633 846]

[ebinmaine 67,545]

Any chance you can show a short video of the steering system in motion?

 

[Wild Bill 633 846]

12 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

Any chance you can show a short video of the steering system in motion?

Sure, but it will be awhile, as it is currently disassembled for more machine work to the frame and add turn stops to the front spindles. The assembly to check interferences and disassembly to machine and weld this prototype has helped with my patience.

[peter lena 8,631]

@Wild Bill 633  thank you for  jumping over the  fence , in thoughts / ideas  , I  personally used a ladder  you  used a pole vault  !  pete

[Wild Bill 633 846]

@Snoopy11, As mentioned previously, the bottom flange of the frame angles have been machined to accommodate the original 8 degrees of angle tip.  

Edited January 27, 2023 by Wild Bill 633

[Wild Bill 633 846]

Spindle stops have been added to the front axle and brake caliper mounting holes added to the transmission mounting channel.

The OEM Kohler Command crankshaft gear said to be made of powered metal and is pressed onto the crankshaft without any key. An engine builder is machining a keyway in the crankshaft and installing an alloy steel crank gear. I am expecting the crank back next week. The engine will be assembled to verify clearances and the crank will be then be balanced. 

Edited January 28, 2023 by Wild Bill 633

[Pullstart 62,905]

So good Bill!

[wallfish 17,000]

4 hours ago, Wild Bill 633 said:

Spindle stops have been added to the front axle and brake caliper mounting holes.

That's NICE !!!!!!!

[Wild Bill 633 846]

On 1/27/2023 at 2:22 PM, Wild Bill 633 said:

The OEM Kohler Command crankshaft gear said to be made of powered metal and is pressed onto the crankshaft without any key. An engine builder is machining a keyway in the crankshaft and installing an alloy steel crank gear. I am expecting the crank back next week. The engine will be assembled to verify clearances and the crank will be then be balanced.

This is the way the gear is supposed to be installed on a crankshaft. With a key.

Internal engine clearances checked and crankshaft going to the engine machine shop for balancing.

[Wild Bill 633 846]

After dealing with issues with both the billet aluminum connecting rods and rod bearing oil clearances, the crankshaft is finally at the machine shop for balancing. After 9 months, when the crank returns the engine can finally be assembled and test run.

The voltmeter has been mounted in the gas tank dash. The tachometer and oil pressure gauge have been mounted in the hood stand.

Edited February 24, 2023 by Wild Bill 633

[Wild Bill 633 846]

The battery tray has been formed.

[Wild Bill 633 846]

I need to work faster to try and keep this post at the top of the list. LOL.

[Wild Bill 633 846]

[Pullstart 62,905]

Unreal how skinny that engine is, with no shrouds or flywheel!

[Wild Bill 633 846]

Muffler does not look so bad.

[AMC RULES 37,130]

Wait, What...

MUFFLERS!

Here I was thinking this was a HOT ROD build. 

  My bad!

 

[953 nut 55,269]

A nice big Megaphone exhaust tip would give it a nice deep growl. 

[Pullstart 62,905]

As long as it’s not one of these… 

 

 

[Wild Bill 633 846]

Some of the tractor shows require a muffler. The muffler is a racing muffler from Joes Racing Products. Basically a see thru muffler with perforated inner tube wrapped with fiberglass with a bigger outer tube. Don't worry, it can be removed with (4) bolts for Sunday church rides. LOL.

[peter lena 8,631]

@Wild Bill 633  can easily see in your build up that once you  just went after eliminating any chance of failure / problems , your ideas, way to go  is the deal , can really relate to the heavy metal stock , have a number of  heavy metal pieces in my stock . very good work , pete

[Sailman 1,291]

Wow...just wow...that's about all I can say! The hours / creativity / skills you folks exhibit working on these tractors in mods or resto's is nothing short of amazing!