WHX?? 57,216 #25876 Posted May 3 9 hours ago, CasaytheMann said: bottom of the grommet was threaded. From the motors that just have the plastic threaded in caps for checking oil. On the tube that just sits in the grommet I use a little silicone to seal that area up better. Next time you do an oil change add a 3/8 nipple and elbow to have less messy oil changes. Recently parted out one of these machines if you need something let me know. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 8,993 #25877 Posted May 3 1 hour ago, 953 nut said: Could the grease be rejuvenated by warming it up with a good old inconstant light bulb for a couple houres? I doubt that would work. A little penetrating oil might but taking it apart is best. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 8,993 #25878 Posted May 3 1 hour ago, 953 nut said: Could the grease be rejuvenated by warming it up with a good old inconstant light bulb for a couple houres? I doubt that would work. A little penetrating oil might but taking it apart is best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasaytheMann 169 #25879 Posted May 3 (edited) 3 hours ago, WHX?? said: From the motors that just have the plastic threaded in caps for checking oil. On the tube that just sits in the grommet I use a little silicone to seal that area up better. Next time you do an oil change add a 3/8 nipple and elbow to have less messy oil changes. Recently parted out one of these machines if you need something let me know. Does it have a side discharge or recycler cover? Edited May 3 by CasaytheMann Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 57,216 #25880 Posted May 3 37 minutes ago, CasaytheMann said: Does it have a side discharge or recycler cover? Recycler cover. I don't use them I run a bagger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML3 2,367 #25881 Posted May 3 Got the RJ out of back shed dodging all the mud in yard. Started up & running good. Now if I only can get the recoil fixed for starter. I have 2 1/2 starters but collectively cannot seem to make 1 work! I can rope start it but I want the recoil installed 4 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 57,216 #25882 Posted May 3 (edited) 17 minutes ago, ML3 said: get the recoil fixed for starter. What one ML? Did you do a help thread on it? There are at least three recoils that I know of that is correct for a Clinton 1200/1290. Fairbanks Morse being the most common. Should be easy peasy but they all take different cups. I have manuals on all of them if you need. Engine Clinton Recoil starter ID.pdf That is a nice looking RJ ... Edited May 3 by WHX?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML3 2,367 #25883 Posted May 3 5 minutes ago, WHX?? said: What one ML? Did you do a help thread on it? There are at least three recoils that I know of that is correct for a Clinton 1200/1290. Fairbanks Morse being the most common. Should be easy peasy but they all take different cups. I have manuals on all of them if you need. Engine Clinton Recoil starter ID.pdf That is a nice looking RJ ... Thanks! Once again I can thank @Buckeyes cause I bought it from him. I agree, its simple but for some reason I must be simpler.... Appears like the tabs arent moving out to cup. Thanks for the information. Ill look at it & hope to figure it out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasaytheMann 169 #25884 Posted May 3 1 hour ago, WHX?? said: Recycler cover. I don't use them I run a bagger. If you have the recycler cover I'd be interested in it. Could you post a picture? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ineedanother 2,508 #25885 Posted May 3 Made quite a bit of progress on the 16 auto hydro swap but I've gotten slow in my old age...hopefully it's by choice 11 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasaytheMann 169 #25886 Posted May 4 Decided to freshen up the headlight lens and get the headlights operational. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syrmore 1 #25887 Posted May 4 Spending over 6 hours on this damn governor I have yet to understand. I follow the manual and it still can’t get it right. This old 857 may never run. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 57,216 #25888 Posted May 4 18 hours ago, CasaytheMann said: If you have the recycler cover I'd be interested in it. Yes I do and be happy to sell it. Better yet trade ya even up for the deflector style if you have one. Will PM you some pics. 8 hours ago, Syrmore said: follow the manual and it still can’t get it right. Should be easy to set up so my guess is something else is not right. I see no arm to carb link so that may be your problem. Start a thread on it and we can help you out. 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 3,110 #25889 Posted May 4 Got the lights working on the 520H today. Took original switch out and took it apart, cleaned everything up and a little dielectric grease and put back together, and shazam , I have lights. Thanks to @cleat for mentioning taking switch apart because if he hadnt I probably would have chucked in the trash. Lost my pics of switch being apart somehow but it involves a spring a ball and a little sliding contact but really wasnt hard to refurb so dont be throwing them switch’s out unless you throw them my way. 8 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 16,847 #25890 Posted May 4 12 minutes ago, sqrlgtr said: so dont be throwing them switch’s out Good to know. We have a baulky one that I may go after! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 3,110 #25891 Posted May 4 Put gas in 857 then pulled brush out of the yard to the woods. Fist time this tractor has been cranked in 2 months fired right up, not so before I rebuilt the fuel pump. 4 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 3,110 #25892 Posted May 4 28 minutes ago, Handy Don said: Good to know. We have a baulky one that I may go after! I will suggest putting switch in a Ziplock bag or box before popping switch apart because the ball, spring and sliding contact are pretty tiny and they all went different directions on me but I got lucky and found them . I wish I had pics but had phone screen backwards and was taking pics of myself instead, 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 57,216 #25893 Posted May 5 7 hours ago, sqrlgtr said: Thanks to @cleat for mentioning taking switch apart Yes I will be tring it fer sure. I love taking things apart I can't wreck... 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 8,993 #25894 Posted May 5 5 minutes ago, WHX?? said: Yes I will be tring it fer sure. I love taking things apart I can't wreck... That is my motto a lot. If it's already broke, what have you got to lose ? If you fix it, fine, if not it was broken anyways. 7 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 57,216 #25895 Posted May 5 3 minutes ago, cleat said: That is my motto a lot. If it's already broke, what have you got to lose ? If you fix it, fine, if not it was broken anyways. Right ! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris689 292 #25896 Posted May 5 Needed to remove an old pool sand filter today and this was the logical scenario I could think of to get it moved around. 8 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 57,216 #25897 Posted May 5 Work smart not hard Chris! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 3,110 #25898 Posted May 5 4 hours ago, cleat said: If you fix it, fine, if not it was broken anyways. That's exactly what I kept telling myself (among other things ) as I was on my hands and knees looking fer that little spring. 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 16,847 #25899 Posted May 5 12 hours ago, WHX?? said: Work smart not hard Chris! Smart = SEAT TIME! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris689 292 #25900 Posted May 5 53 minutes ago, Handy Don said: Smart = SEAT TIME! At this point I’m looking for any excuse to get seat time lol. Doesn’t matter how small a task I’m busting out one if not both tractors. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
