Magnum 8 tank removal tips anyone??

[Sparky-(Admin) 23,615]

Yanked the motor for a project, any tips on tank removal ? 
 

 

[peter lena 9,374]

@Sparky  opportunity , washer up the sloppy start  of your PTO LEVER , side of the battery  tray , like a gold mine for improvement's, would also  consider  running a  frame length steel fuel line , eliminate lots of  fuel hose break down , auto brake line tucks right in the upper corner of the frame , that pto lever rod , used a 3/8x24 die nut  , ran right over  original  3/8x16  threads , heim screwed right on . also  did my related , mule drive bearings , clean out , lucas xtra hd , green chassis grease , mower deck added belt idler , stop belt bounce , pto outer swing  mount , lube , extension spring , to  hitch pin clip ,on frame , stops lever rod attachment noise . like said , a GOLD MINE for improvement . this area , made me a convert , for reliability , worth a look, pete

 

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  Tank is out…requires starter removal. And unknown to this guy the starter “popped open” once it was out ans in my hand  and getting it back together and those 4 little magnets back in place was a complete nightmare! 
  But I won after much swearing 

  This is the tractor that will be getting the Mag8. The current motor is a tired Teccy HH70. 
 

[clueless 3,315]

35 minutes ago, Sparky said:

  Tank is out…requires starter removal. And unknown to this guy the starter “popped open” once it was out ans in my hand  and getting it back together and those 4 little magnets back in place was a complete nightmare! 
  But I won after much swearing 

  This is the tractor that will be getting the Mag8. The current motor is a tired Teccy HH70. 
 

I believe that Mag 8 has the dido charging system not the 15 amp one.

[squonk 44,296]

Those tractors would have been awesome with a start/gen k161!

[ri702bill 9,796]

Oh no!! The infamous  mid to late 60's "Ejector Seat"

 

[adsm08 3,513]

Can't be tight if it's liquid?

[Sparky-(Admin) 23,615]

  Magnum is in, had to move it forward to clear the battery and the fuel tank isn’t going to work. 
  Choke and throttle all set, wiring harness moved over but not hooked up. But I have it all figured out in my head . Have a fuel tank that will work. Belt will be interesting. 1/2” on the tranny input and idler pulley, 5/8” on the motor. Will need a new 1” ID pulley on the Magnum. Would like a 3” to increase ground speed just a wee bit. 
  Father son project, good times! 
 

 

 

 

 

[wallfish 18,519]

Here ya go. This one will put the 1/2" belt at 3" 

https://www.surpluscenter.com/Power-Transmission/Pulleys/Finished-Bore-Pulleys/3-75-OD-1-Bore-1-Groove-Pulley-1-BK36-E.axd

[Retired Wrencher 5,973]

Looks like it’s a good project Mike. Did you finish it or you still have more work to do on it?

Edited Monday at 10:15 AM by Retired Wrencher

[Sparky-(Admin) 23,615]

2 hours ago, Retired Wrencher said:

Looks like it’s a good project Mike. Did you finish it or you still have more work to do on it?

 Have to get a new drive pulley and figure out the belt length, and get a fuel tank situated as well. Wiring from the 308 has been moved over but still needs to be hooked up. 
  Really we just got the motor positioned and bolted on, and the choke/throttle done. 

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20 hours ago, wallfish said:

Here ya go. This one will put the 1/2" belt at 3" 

https://www.surpluscenter.com/Power-Transmission/Pulleys/Finished-Bore-Pulleys/3-75-OD-1-Bore-1-Groove-Pulley-1-BK36-E.axd

 Ordered that pulley! Thanks 

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Got the wiring sorted so I have it cranking. 
  Then prepped myself for the drive pulley removal..well that sucker came right off with minimum effort! Is it normal to have two set screws on both set screw holes?? 
 

 

 

[wallfish 18,519]

1 hour ago, Sparky said:

Is it normal to have two set screws on both set screw holes

Not always but always check before assuming it's only one in there. Seems like someone was in there before too because that key looks wonkie. Factory key is gonna be flat and square. Maybe they added the set screws too

[Sparky-(Admin) 23,615]

22 minutes ago, wallfish said:

Not always but always check before assuming it's only one in there. Seems like someone was in there before too because that key looks wonkie. Factory key is gonna be flat and square. Maybe they added the set screws too

 Yeah, the key was rough looking. 

[WHX?? 52,416]

11 hours ago, Sparky said:

Have to get them Firestone 23s off the back and send them to WHX, 

 

There fixed that ... 

[Retired Wrencher 5,973]

21 hours ago, Sparky said:

 Have to get a new drive pulley and figure out the belt length, and get a fuel tank situated as well. Wiring from the 308 has been moved over but still needs to be hooked up. 
  Really we just got the motor positioned and bolted on, and the choke/throttle done. 

Can you put a start/gen tank in there next to the key switch?

[Retired Wrencher 5,973]

11 hours ago, Sparky said:

Got the wiring sorted so I have it cranking. 
  Then prepped myself for the drive pulley removal..well that sucker came right off with minimum effort! Is it normal to have two set screws on both set screw holes?? 
 

 

 

Well, the tractor be done in time for the show this weekend?

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1 hour ago, Retired Wrencher said:

Well, the tractor be done in time for the show this weekend?

 Definitely won’t be ready for the show. 

[Sparky-(Admin) 23,615]

What’s behind this muffler on my Magnum 8? Standard 1” threaded port? 
  I know, I know….just take it off and see. But I’m at work thinking about tractor stuff and not thinking about submarines right now 🤣

 

[WHX?? 52,416]

2 hours ago, Sparky said:

not thinking about submarines right now 🤣

Oh My ... 

[pfrederi 18,842]

1" Black iron pipe there are also 2 threaded holes for a bolt on muffler

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22 hours ago, WHX?? said:

 

There fixed that ... 

  Man Jim! If ya had the brand name right I mighta boxed up the tires and sent em your way. Firestones  

   These are Regency 6x12’s, real nice tires. 
 @WHX??

 

 

 

[Retired Wrencher 5,973]

12 hours ago, Sparky said:

  Man Jim! If ya had the brand name right I mighta boxed up the tires and sent em your way. Firestones  

   These are Regency 6x12’s, real nice tires. 
 @WHX??

 

 

 

Wow Mike those look to be a bit aggressive or am I missing the boat on this.

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12 minutes ago, Retired Wrencher said:

Wow Mike those look to be a bit aggressive or am I missing the boat on this.

They are aggressive, it’s the “look” my son wanted for his show cruiser.
 He also wants a small stack and I have a few of the Jim Kemp types here laying around.