kpinnc 14,571 #126 Posted July 8 1 hour ago, WHX?? said: Gotta love it when the ocd kicks in and shop towels under things... I love my stainless table, but every single item sat on it rolls around. And the engine is easier to move on a paper towel. And I would never be one to make excuses... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 14,571 #127 Posted July 9 (edited) Last night I got the new steering wheel installed. I didn't want to drive a pin through it (steering wheel hole on the tank seems kinda breakable) so I used a bolt. The wheel was one of the splined ones still available online. Broke my 3/4 bit twice because one of the spokes stuck out a little inside. Getting past it was rough. Had to use a die grinder with a small stone to grind the end of the spoke down. Then getting the bit through was easy. Edited July 9 by kpinnc 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 59,746 #128 Posted July 9 3 minutes ago, kpinnc said: . I didn't want to drive a pin through it (steering wheel hole on the tank seems kinda breakable) With a bit of grease or Never-Seez on the troll pin a "C Clamp" can push the roll pin in without a problem. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 51,692 #129 Posted July 9 6 minutes ago, kpinnc said: Broke my 3/4 bit twice @Achto what did you use to drill a spline one out? 10 minutes ago, kpinnc said: so I used a bolt. My RJ has a hitch pin ... I know I know not original but sure is nice for hood removing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 14,571 #130 Posted July 9 4 minutes ago, WHX?? said: what did you use to drill a spline one out? Mine would have been easy if it wasn't for one spoke sticking out about 1/16. It was just enough to bind the bit. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 14,571 #131 Posted July 9 5 minutes ago, WHX?? said: My RJ has a hitch pin ... I know I know not original but sure is nice for hood removing. Actually my first choice, but my pins have a loop that is big enough to make contact with the fuel tank. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 51,692 #132 Posted July 9 (edited) 4 minutes ago, kpinnc said: one spoke Ahhh ...OK I thought you meant a spline was kitty wompus.... Nice work KP ... That motor should run really nice ... Edited July 9 by WHX?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 14,571 #133 Posted July 11 (edited) Block painted. Not perfect but looks better than it did. Yeah that's a cheapo carb on it. The original is badly corroded and is gonna take a lot of work. It'll get rebuilt soon. Spark plug is just a dust cap. Not even threaded... Edited July 11 by kpinnc 3 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 29,351 #134 Posted Sunday at 10:48 PM On 7/9/2025 at 7:13 AM, WHX?? said: what did you use to drill a spline one out? I chucked the steering wheel up in a lathe by the hub and spun it slow. Bit walked through clean. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 14,571 #135 Posted Monday at 02:10 AM 3 hours ago, Achto said: chucked the steering wheel up in a lathe by the hub and spun it slow. Bit walked through clean. Wanted to do the same, but my lathe and drill press aren't big enough. Had to do it the old fashioned stompin and cussing way. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
