Restoration Help

[Treepep 697]

17 hours ago, FarmallFarmer09 said:

And after i paint it, Should i clear coat it? And if i do clear coat it, What do i use? I plan on using good old rattle can paint job, And im getting all my paint from menards. 

 

 

That's a reference... I guess I thought Menards was regional.  Must be all over???

[AlexR 2,026]

8 minutes ago, Treepep said:

That's a reference... I guess I thought Menards was regional.  Must be all over???

It is kind of regional it's mainly in the Midwest

It's based in WI, but we have a lot of them here in Indiana. 

[Treepep 697]

1 minute ago, AlexR said:

It is kind of regional it's mainly in the Midwest

It's based in WI, but we have a lot of them here in Indiana. 

 

 

Wild, I am originally from Nebraska.  Menards is one of the big three.  Preferred Menards.  And tried to support the locals till they started selling mostly chinesium.  Then I was out

[FarmallFarmer09 6]

Out here just working some things out, Where can i get the choke and throttle nobs? And a hood latch nob, A rear light, And potentially a new steering wheel?

[FarmallFarmer09 6]

22 hours ago, TonyToro Jr. said:

I would say probably 5 depending on how many coats you do

How many coats should i do?

[TonyToro Jr. 1,993]

2-3.

[8ntruck 7,877]

  Several light coats are better than one heavy coat.

[FarmallFarmer09 6]

Okay. Now heres a question i keep forgetting about. I talked to a big guy in wheel horse at a show, because my fwd and reverse lever is super loose. It doesn't stay in one area, It will always go straight to full. Whats the plastic plate called so i can get an new one? Anyone know?

 

(Its a 1971 Charger 12 if that helps)

[Bar Nuthin 1,124]

10 hours ago, FarmallFarmer09 said:

Okay. Now heres a question i keep forgetting about. I talked to a big guy in wheel horse at a show, because my fwd and reverse lever is super loose. It doesn't stay in one area, It will always go straight to full. Whats the plastic plate called so i can get an new one? Anyone know?

 

(Its a 1971 Charger 12 if that helps)

 

Are you talking about this piece (cam plate)? I got mine from Lowell (wheelhorsepartsandmore) but it looks like he is out of stock. BTW, that is the part number for my C-120, you need to look in your parts manual for the correct part number.

 

 

Edited Tuesday at 11:33 AM by Bar Nuthin

[squonk 43,939]

10 hours ago, FarmallFarmer09 said:

Okay. Now heres a question i keep forgetting about. I talked to a big guy in wheel horse at a show, because my fwd and reverse lever is super loose. It doesn't stay in one area, It will always go straight to full. Whats the plastic plate called so i can get an new one? Anyone know?

 

(Its a 1971 Charger 12 if that helps)

The plastic plate may not the problem. These screws may not be tight enough or the tension plates are warped /worn. 

I've had luck replacing the screws with allen head screws and adding a washer to increase spring pressure. 

 

 

Edited Tuesday at 10:46 AM by squonk

[Bar Nuthin 1,124]

46 minutes ago, squonk said:

The plastic plate may not the problem. These screws may not be tight enough or the tension plates are warped /worn.

 

And you definitely do not want to lubricate the plate. Keep it clean.

[FarmallFarmer09 6]

Okay. Another few things, What would be the best material for sandblasting? Wallnut shells, Or Baking soda? And i called a guy, And he said that if you spray a coat of primer, You wont need as many cans of paint? Is this true? Thank you guys for all your help, I appreciate it a TON!!! 

[FarmallFarmer09 6]

9 hours ago, squonk said:

The plastic plate may not the problem. These screws may not be tight enough or the tension plates are warped /worn. 

I've had luck replacing the screws with allen head screws and adding a washer to increase spring pressure. 

 

 

Okay ill take a look at it.

[FarmallFarmer09 6]

3 minutes ago, FarmallFarmer09 said:

Okay. Another few things, What would be the best material for sandblasting? Wallnut shells, Or Baking soda? And i called a guy, And he said that if you spray a coat of primer, You wont need as many cans of paint? Is this true? Thank you guys for all your help, I appreciate it a TON!!! 

And if anyone really knows, How many cans of primer should the full tractor take? rims too.