kpinnc 15,433 #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 15,433 #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 61,801 #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?? 52,802 #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 15,433 #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 15,433 #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?? 52,802 #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 15,433 #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 4 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 29,742 #134 Posted July 13 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 15,433 #135 Posted July 14 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
kpinnc 15,433 #136 Posted September 23 Just to keep the thread active until I get more time.... 1 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexR 2,213 #137 Posted September 23 12 minutes ago, kpinnc said: Just to keep the thread active until I get more time.... I know what that's like haha 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 15,433 #138 Posted September 23 18 minutes ago, AlexR said: I know what that's like haha The past several weeks are a blur. If I get 30 mins, it feels like Christmas! Hoping things will settle some in the next week or two. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 15,433 #139 Posted September 24 Terry's decals are freaking awesome... 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 52,802 #140 Posted September 24 I was wondering whatever happened to this project. Thought you got it done but were too embarrassed to say anything ... I don't just send my cranks out to anyone ya know... You and EB get along anyway ... 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 15,433 #141 Posted September 24 2 hours ago, WHX?? said: You and EB get along anyway It's like most of my projects: about 75% done... Still gotta paint the hood and fenders and beltguards. Always happens. I can't finish one tractor without starting a second. Also no paint booth so I'm waiting for a cooler day so my paint doesn't act like a big red fly trap. I've never understood why wet paint attracts bugs! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 7,362 #142 Posted September 24 On 7/9/2025 at 8:13 AM, WHX?? said: @Achto what did you use to drill a spline one out? My RJ has a hitch pin ... I know I know not original but sure is nice for hood removing. You have the racing model with the removable steering wheel. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
