AMC RULES 36,941 #76 Posted January 19, 2015 Good idea on the belt guard repair Jake. Looking really good now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,547 #77 Posted February 14, 2015 A little update on the 59... Got the belt guard and frame primed and ready to be sanded going to work on them tomorrow. Also ran into an issue with the motor, got it all back together and tried to start it and had no compression, come to find out the shop forgot to set the valves when the ground them....kind of dissapointed in them for that, but the other work they did was nice. Anyways, to fix it just ended up using a local friends valve grinder and setting them, after that it fired right up and runs well! Here's a shot of it back together, can't put it together the rest of the way until I get parts plated, hopefully I will get them back by next weekend 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 10,269 #78 Posted February 15, 2015 Looks outstanding Jake! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,154 #79 Posted February 15, 2015 That's a nice little motor you have their 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,130 #80 Posted February 15, 2015 Jake, I guess i need to pay more attention to whats going on around here, just stumbled across this thread and had no idea you were doing more than one at a time....... great job as always and makes me feel like i need to get off my a## and get working on something. man, ive been lazy this winter with garage and tractor projects...... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,547 #81 Posted March 17, 2015 Got the motor and trans done. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #82 Posted March 17, 2015 Jake, you do a super job everytime. Makes my stuff like a piker. Oh well,,,,the learning curve. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,570 #83 Posted March 23, 2015 how many are you working on consecutively? On the small Kohler engines, how much work is involved to get the valves out for regrind? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,547 #84 Posted March 23, 2015 Thanks guys, and I've currently got 3 apart restoring, and several other projects torn apart...I seem to have a hard time just doing one project at a time. lol As far as removing valves its not tough, just have to remove breather and head and undo the pins that hold them in,(at least thats how k91's are, I'm not sure if bigger engines are different. And a valve spring compressor would be a nice tool to have, but you can do it with just a couple screwdrivers too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,547 #85 Posted February 9, 2016 Its been a while but finally getting back on this project hopefully finish it this spring. The hood and steering wheel are all that I believe are left to paint and I think I am going to put bushings in the steering like I did on the 56 so I may have to repaint them again. Anyways only pictures I have to show right now.... The hood was a really rough one to start with it will never be perfect around where the wheel horse is because it was smashed in, but I'm going to try to make it the best I can. Started off by beadblasting it and then welded up some cracks in it with a new silicon bronze might welder my dad bought. Next had one of the guys at the body shop spend some time hammer and dolleying on it, he is a lot better at it than me or my dad are. And started filling it today, still needs some more done to it before I'm done with it but off to a good start All I have to show for now..Thanks, Jake 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,941 #86 Posted February 9, 2016 Any close ups to share Jake... of the new bronze repairs? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,547 #87 Posted February 9, 2016 Forgot to get some before filler, but planning to do the same with the 56 hood so will get some of it when i work on it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #88 Posted February 9, 2016 looks sweet jake. i couldnt come close to any work like that. you and others here have patience and talent. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,703 #89 Posted February 9, 2016 Holy smokes Jake you got a lotta irons in the fire....still looking for a 59 RJ if your in the know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,547 #90 Posted February 10, 2016 Thanks guys, and I also have the 400 apart too, hopefully finish that and this about the same time. They are both pretty much at the same point. Did a little more work on the hood today but didn't get any pictures, hopefully just 1 more light coat tomorrow to fix a few imperfections and it will be done and ready for primer. Don't know of any 59s for sale anywhere at the moment. Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,547 #91 Posted February 10, 2016 All set, now onto the 400 hood! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,570 #92 Posted February 11, 2016 Looks like some speedy work is coming out of South Haven, Jake! nice work, as usual 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,547 #93 Posted April 3, 2016 Haven't done so well keeping up with my updates, but anyways here is another 1. After doing more of these transmissions I realized there were some more mistakes I made on the trans I redid for this tractor, I put new style gears in and in order to do that I need to put a couple washers in between the case and a mushroom gear, as well as I wished I had flipped the axles as the ones in it wobbled back and forth which I'm sure would of leaked. I had a good trans and bearing set laying around so I just decided to build it, it was quicker than going back and fixing this 1. I will go back through this 1 soon and keep it around for a spare. Here is the trans I built for it. Body work on the hood was finished up early this week and yesterday painted the frame and hood. along with the new trans. And today I began assembly...was able to get it just about done. Tomorrow I need to get a different length belt and touch up the paint in a few places and it should be done other than decals which I haven't bought yet. I also may add a set of fenders to it but I kind of like the look without them for now. Thanks, Jake 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 5,295 #94 Posted April 3, 2016 Looks real good. That was quick! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,505 #95 Posted April 3, 2016 Looks fantastic!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 10,269 #96 Posted April 3, 2016 Outstanding job as usual Jake. Ya bringing this one to the big show? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,547 #97 Posted April 3, 2016 Thanks all! And Bob, as long as I can make it to the show again this year I plan to bring this 1 and the 400, it is getting close as well, Might start putting it together later this week. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,703 #98 Posted April 3, 2016 Tranny looks better than new....nice work Jake 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
