My First Loader Machine I hauled today!!

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,506]

Will,

Thanks for Scott in Warsaw In. and his dad i have a complete unharmed rear end in transit (shipping UPS) as I type. It is due here on Thursday. I have all the parts except one bearing to do a complete rebuild.

I painted all the parts that were sandblasted this weekend and the new decals are on the way from Terry. I hope to have it back together in the next 2 weeks. We will see??

[pfrederi 18,566]

I have all the parts except one bearing to do a complete rebuild.

Steve: Let me guess the missing bearing is the 5/8" long M16101 WH#8049.

I have been working with a helpful motion industries lady. The bearing went out of production back in the 90s. She thought for awhile she could get a caged needle bearing but that is out of production also. 3/4" is available but I don't think that would fit.

Two more options one is to use a 1/2" long bearing (she is checking availability) or secondly using an open ended 5/8" which is available. As it is covered by the hydro motor and gasket...might work.

Since my bearing looked and felt OK i replaced a couple others and put her back together

[whfan74 2,068]

Steve,

It was our pleasure to help get you back up and running. Now if we both can make it to the Wheel Horse show some year you need to bring that beast so I can take it for a spin!

Hope it all goes back together with no more headaches for you. B)

[rickv1957 73]

Steve,I have a NOS #8049 Bearing if you are interested,Rick

[Olratlr 25]

Good looking Ride should get the job done. B)

[Cherokeewoody 0]

Awsome find! Looks like a great worker. B)

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,506]

I just want to everyone here to know that Scott and his Dad from Warsaw are 2 very good people. They went out of they're way to help a fellow RS member and pulled the rear end, constructed a platform to ship it then brought it to the shipper for me. That is going above and beyond. Thanks guys !!

So .. here is the update on this tractor. The rear end that Scott and his Dad shipped is in very good condition and is unharmed. I just finished cleaning it up and pulling it apart. Everything looked good except the claw teeth which were broken off. I popped all the seals and bearings out except the 2 large ones that the axles sit on ( see picture) I would love to hear of a secret to get these out as you cannot tap them out from behind

The claw I have from one of the others is good so I will use that one. I am actually happy to see that something was wrong with this rear end so I feel justified in replacing all seals and bearings and opening this up.

All the sheet metal that was sandblasted has been painted and is ready to install. The decals are otw from Terry. I will not be able to get working on this until Sunday as I will be coaching at a wrestling tourney Friday afternoon and all day Saturday.

ps- at least the back 1/2 of the tractor will look like new..... :clap:

[rickv1957 73]

Steve,painted parts look great!! Rick

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,506]

Here is the update as of about 10 mins ago on my rebuillding of the tranny for my auto 18. I am getting there slowly...

This pics shows the inside of the tranny with all new bearings.

I want to thank Fireman for pressing the hubs out so i could finish the rebuild. I will keep you all posted as I progress.

[rickv1957 73]

Steve,looking good! Rick

[Wild Wil 0]

WOW now thats a nice paint job.... cool looking

B)

[WHC-125 4]

Steve, looks like your really coming along on Glad to see the problems with the transmission is finally all sorted out. B)

[tbbahner 28]

Looks fantastic! Lotta love going into that machine! I'm sure it will pay off for another 30 years or so.

Tom B

[73-18 automatic 8]

Nice paint job looks real nice B)

[Iggy68 28]

Now that is looking good. Might as well go ahead and paint the rest of it before it gets dirty working. B)

[Ken B 3,184]

Looks like your on the home stretch Steve. Lookin real good. You'll be diggin holes and gettin in all sorts of trouble in no time! B)

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,506]

Ken,

You may just find me digging holes at your house one day when you come home from work.. I am on the home stretch however will need a second hand getting the manifold with the o rings in place. I plan on doing that Friday or Sunday...

[Ken B 3,184]

If its Sunday Steve I should be able to help out.

[chris11 184]

Steve it looks great, let me know if you need anything done.

[d180man 5]

Hi very nice paint looking great ! keep it up ! :party:

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,506]

Well today I was able to get this machine back togethre and it runs and works great. I still have to paint the rr wheel and install the wheel weights but here it is !!

I will post a video soon ...

[rickv1957 73]

Steve,looking good back in one piece,so how do you like the D,Rick

[jimbotelho 1]

Well today I was able to get this machine back togethre and it runs and works great. I still have to paint the rr wheel and install the wheel weights but here it is !!

I will post a video soon ...

steve it sure is a nice strong runner thanks for letting the old man try it you will have it looking as good as the 175 that you restored and i ended up with good work son

[Ken B 3,184]

Thats awesome Steve. Very nice. B)

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,506]

Here is a video of Dad- JimBotelho playing on the loader. I hope the video works off photobucket ...