the showman 4,074 #26 Posted November 26, 2019 Oops, the first oops was the hubs. The fist hub came off fairly easy with the puller and a bit of heat, the second one made a fight of it after soaking it with wd 40 for a couple of days and with the puller attached and loads of heat it broke so out with the grinder and cut it off. 2nd oops was the drive pulley that also refused to move so after checking i had a spare in stock i had to chop it off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #27 Posted November 26, 2019 2 1 2 Triumph66, expeatfarmer, nigel and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #28 Posted November 29, 2019 Has anyone changed this bush ?. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 1,016 #29 Posted November 29, 2019 47 minutes ago, the showman said: Has anyone changed this bush ?. Nice project Chris. I made a new bush for the C120. Used bronze and pressed in. Too expensive to ship one over and not available here. 3 the showman, Ian and Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #30 Posted November 29, 2019 Well I’ve sanded the few coats of paint and rust of the transmission now ive got the pulleys off and ordered a set of oil seals from Bearingboys, they are so helpful and should have them Tuesday or Wednesday. Ive put a few coats of primer on just to protect it while I’m putting them together. 5 Cub Cadet, nigel, Triumph66 and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #31 Posted November 29, 2019 Looking good, Chris. If I didn't know better, I'd think that chassis was stretched. 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #32 Posted November 29, 2019 11 minutes ago, Stormin said: Looking good, Chris. If I didn't know better, I'd think that chassis was stretched. Must be the angle I took the photo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #33 Posted November 29, 2019 Looking good 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #34 Posted December 1, 2019 The oil seals turned up in the post yesterday, outstanding service from Bearing Boys again. 2 pmackellow and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #35 Posted December 1, 2019 Today’s activity was to remove the steering wheels from the column, anyone that has removed steering wheels from wheelhorses will know the problems with the roll pin removal and the wheel so with lots of banging several sessions of heat and cursing they gave in. 4 pmackellow, Triumph66, Alan and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #36 Posted December 1, 2019 Good job Mr Showman Is one of those columns the old R26 one I gave you ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #37 Posted December 1, 2019 4 minutes ago, pmackellow said: Good job Mr Showman Is one of those columns the old R26 one I gave you ? No mate, one is off the tractor at the beginning of the topic the other was from a blue tractor from eBay that i took apart years ago Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #38 Posted December 1, 2019 3 minutes ago, the showman said: No mate, one is off the tractor at the beginning of the topic the other was from a blue tractor from eBay that i took apart years ago Oh right, just wondered ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #39 Posted December 1, 2019 He'd be wanting it back if it was, Chris. Now you've separated wheel from column. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #40 Posted December 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, Stormin said: He'd be wanting it back if it was, Chris. Now you've separated wheel from column. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #41 Posted December 1, 2019 1 minute ago, Stormin said: He'd be wanting it back if it was, Chris. Now you've separated wheel from column. I must still have that wheel in the shed somewhere, don't think I've used it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #42 Posted December 4, 2019 Slow progress today, after a struggle to get the brake pulley off and then hours with a drill and an assortment of wire brushes to remove all the rust and paint. I finally got it done and gave it a coat of primer outside in the sunshine. 5 Triumph66, nigel, Alan and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #43 Posted December 4, 2019 Are you going to change the seals? OH! And you've missed the gear lever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #44 Posted December 5, 2019 11 hours ago, Stormin said: Are you going to change the seals No, I’m gonna hang them on the Christmas tree. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #45 Posted December 5, 2019 Sarkie! I would have changed them before painting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #46 Posted December 5, 2019 6 minutes ago, Stormin said: Sarkie! I would have changed them before painting. It’s only a light coat of primer to protect it while I’m assembling them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #47 Posted December 6, 2019 Looking at the hood stand and noticed there’s a bush where the steering column go’s through made from plastic type stuff, i think it must of melted when I heated the wheel up. Had a look and found a load of bushes and luckily had some with a 3/4” hole in just to fat to fit. I’m not a machinist but thought I’d have a play, I found a bit of 3/4” bar and drilled a hole to hold the bush and clamped it in the lathe. After a play i got what I wanted, maybe not the right way to do it but very pleased with the end result and only used one bush. All fits with no play so might even do the other one. 6 nigel, expeatfarmer, Stormin and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #48 Posted December 6, 2019 Well done, Chris. They look like oil light bushes to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #49 Posted December 7, 2019 Not a lot done today but i did get them both on the lift so that will make it easier. After the success with the bush Ive made another, the one on the left in the photo is the original plastic / nylon one. 2 pmackellow and Cub Cadet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougC 63 #50 Posted December 7, 2019 Chris I gotta tell ya I have the utmost respect for you having the patience to do projects like you do restoring old horses and giving them a second chance in life. That being said after working on commission at GM Dealerships I have zero patience for any kind of project. It was drummed into my head that we must complete all repairs and return to the customer within 24 hrs. And yes I see a psychiatrist twice a week because of it and I retired in 2013...... 2 Triumph66 and the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
