Wanted!!! Detailed pics of 55 rj35

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,527]

Jake,

Here are pics of my RJ35's. The only one I am positive on the year is the restored one with the alumium wheel the rest ? The other three I believe are late 55 or early 56 then 56 (electric start one) and I am stumped on the last one? Let me know if you need other pictures and which one and of what. It is better to show it here in this thread then to send emails. This way others can see as well for future reference.

[Jake Kuhn 1,579]

Thanks for the help guys. Steve,those are some very nice rj's! Do you guys know where I can get a spring for it that will work? Thanks Jake

[55rj35jr 623]

it would have the cast steering wheel they didn't use the other larger wheel until 57 the belt size the original manual calls out a 20" and 37" but I also agree with buckrancher on the pulley size what I did was trial and error with the belts until it worked the way I wanted it too.. good luck :)

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,527]

I was told 36 and 19 for one by vinsrj. He knows the pulley size. It is now KenB's tractor so he may be able to measure the diameter of the rear pulley.

[Jake Kuhn 1,579]

I checked and mine has the 6 1/2" pulley if that makes a difference. Thanks Jake

[VinsRJ 723]

Jake, the sizes that Steve listed are for a stock engine pulley and a 6" rear pulley, that's the size of the rear pulley that I sold to Ken.

It really comes down to trial and error, especially with the 6.5" pulley. Start with a 19" / 36" combo first and then increase to a 37" if need be. Remember you will have to mess with the adjustment rod too. It took me a maddening couple of nights to dial it in correctly.