squonk 43,799 #1 Posted July 5, 2014 Started working on the RJ I got at the show. (Who doesn't like working on show tractors?) Haven't done a lot to it "since" I got it home. It needed the correct hitch (had a full size tractor hitch held on with a 5/16" bolt) no lift linkage, red overspray all over ect. I only drove it during the parade. It was noisy when letting out the clutch but at the show there is so much noise it was hard to pinpoint. Rigged up a hitch and cable with a collection of parts I got from J-Dog and used a 5/16" brake line for conduit. REmove the plastic on/off switch that was half red and installed a nice toggle as well as got rid of the yellow wire nut. Replaced the wrong spark plug and crappy plug wire end. Added some stainless hardware for some eye appeal. I was worried about the trans. It rattled like gears grinding when letting out the clutch. So I drained the old gear oil. It was black but no water or metal shavings. filled it with a 50/50 mix of 90 and diesel. And took it for a ride. Drained the oil and replaced it as well as changed the engine oil as well. I hear the rattle in the belt guard so I need to look into that but the trans sounds fine. Also the exhaust loosened up and getting it tight enough put the muffler into the gas tank. Looks like a conduit nut is in order there Pics and video. I didn't think about the video until I was halfway into it. I managed a shot of a burned out house that's being torn down plus a quick look at the new Horse Hauler Tundra 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Molon_Labe 731 #2 Posted July 5, 2014 Now that is one sweet looking little tractor. Very nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #3 Posted July 5, 2014 Good news about the trans... looks like it's coming along nicely Mike. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,799 #4 Posted July 5, 2014 (edited) Just need to finish that exhaust and find that rattle. I VHT'd the muffler and am getting a lock nut tomorrow and then a general de-gunking. Lots of oil film all over the frame. Then a nice seat cover from Jo and I'll call it good! Edited July 5, 2014 by squonk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,925 #5 Posted July 5, 2014 That's sweet! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,976 #6 Posted July 6, 2014 Thats a sweet little RJ Mike! I guess sooner or later I'm gonna have to get me a Roundhood. I've already started the hunt since getting back from the Big Show. I swear you guys are have been a good influence on me 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #7 Posted July 6, 2014 Yuppers, just add a nice front axle weight. Are you going to put any attachments on it other than the plow, front blade possibly? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,082 #8 Posted July 6, 2014 Lookin good, Mike. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,799 #9 Posted July 6, 2014 (edited) Yuppers, just add a nice front axle weight. Are you going to put any attachments on it other than the plow, front blade possibly? Just a plow for shows.(I have another of these plows all restored) and a tub cart with matching hubcaps.Like to get fenders and a tool box someday. Edited July 6, 2014 by squonk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,799 #10 Posted July 6, 2014 Thats a sweet little RJ Mike! I guess sooner or later I'm gonna have to get me a Roundhood. I've already started the hunt since getting back from the Big Show. I swear you guys are have been a good influence on me You should get one Van. Then we can both look like circus bears on tri-cycles eating pies at the show! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #11 Posted July 6, 2014 I can just imagine the kids screaming and pointing... "CLOWN CARS ARE COMING" 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,976 #12 Posted July 6, 2014 You should get one Van. Then we can both look like circus bears on tri-cycles eating pies at the show! Yeah, maybe we can get some free pies that way! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firpo701 407 #13 Posted July 6, 2014 Yeah, maybe we can get some free pies that way! I love FREE pie! Guess I'd better get on the search for an RJ! Haha! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,498 #14 Posted July 6, 2014 Mike. I like it. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,532 #15 Posted July 6, 2014 Great looking little RJ and it sounds great to. Congrats Mike, I think you got a real winner there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 23,277 #16 Posted July 6, 2014 (edited) Looking good Mike...your seat spring is on backwards. HA...made ya look. Edited July 6, 2014 by stevasaurus 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,799 #17 Posted July 6, 2014 (edited) It WAS on backwards when I got it. First thing I fixed! (sense) Edited July 6, 2014 by squonk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,189 #18 Posted July 7, 2014 Looks nice Mike. I'm not sure Jo makes cushions for RJ's and or Suburban's. I sure wish she did, the Ebay alternative cushions just don't look right... I've had them and they didn't last either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
