ebinmaine 63,298 #8551 Posted January 5, 2021 16 minutes ago, Greentored said: Sometimes we gotta look at things like "well, it's no good the way it is, if this experiment doesnt hold up, it was no good anyhow Use what you have... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuneup 1,416 #8552 Posted January 5, 2021 On the front porch last night - my cheap little valve spring compressor. After using screwdrivers, pliers, vices and twine since 16 on countless engines, removing the Onan's valves took all of 10 minutes. Glorious! Now, if onanparts would just open, I could get those rings and get this 516 purring again. 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 6,883 #8553 Posted January 5, 2021 10 hours ago, lynnmor said: Look for a number stamped into the block at the top center near the pulley on that flat horizontal surface. @lynnmor Yes, I found the number stamped near the pulley, and recorded it. I was gonna order an engine label from Vinylguy and wanted to make sure I was reading the label correctly. I had originally recorded a "D" as a "0", but after close examination noticed my misread . I was think maybe some other Onan owners could verify that the serial number on the label did start with a letter instead of a number. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,195 #8554 Posted January 5, 2021 (edited) I don't know if my honey loves me or my tractor more. She went out today for her dollar store fix and came home with a few goodies for me and my machine. This is one of them! She was so happy to find it in red! She hopes it keeps my hands warm when I'm out plowing. I asked her if they had any black and red dingle balls, or fuzzy dice. She said; "But you don't have a rear view mirror!" Uh-oh, I hope they don't have rear view mirrors at the dollar store! Edited January 5, 2021 by Jeff-C175 3 2 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,298 #8555 Posted January 5, 2021 4 minutes ago, Jeff-C175 said: I don't know if my honey loves me or my tractor more Doesn't matter as long as gifts keep showing up. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jhook 849 #8556 Posted January 5, 2021 Got a hefty package in the mail today, new hydraulic pump, foot mount, inlet hose, fittings, and pulley for the charger 12. Will take some time this weekend to mock up the mount amd hopefully have it operational with the new pump sometime next week. This pump is quite a bit larger than the other one, and should pump around 5 gpm plus or minus. 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,926 #8557 Posted January 5, 2021 27 minutes ago, Jhook said: Will take some time this weekend to mock up the mount amd hopefully have it operational with the new pump sometime next week. The engine turns CCW on the PTO end and the pump appears to be a clockwise rotation. Is it going to be mounted outboard? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jhook 849 #8558 Posted January 6, 2021 2 hours ago, 953 nut said: The engine turns CCW on the PTO end and the pump appears to be a clockwise rotation. Is it going to be mounted outboard? Yes. The pump case will be pointed away from the engine. The pump shaft will be pointed towards the engine. Pic of current hack job setup for reference. I could have got the wrong direction but it seemed right that i need a clockwise pump? 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greentored 3,201 #8559 Posted January 6, 2021 More and more intrigued as I see these 'power steering pump' posts. Certainly miss the hydro lift on the 520 when it comes to a yanking up a plow or disc harrow loaded with concrete blocks. Theres actually a chance of a decent snow here in NC Friday, so I dragged the blade out and began 'rebuilding' and mocking up to fit Hoss. No pretty restoration here, it will be 'function before style' and get a quick scuff and shot of whatever red I find laying around once its done. Never messed with a plow/dozer whatever blade, but the angle adjust arm and link were missing and the mount for it was torn off/broken. It its original spot it would appear one would really have to reach to grab that arm- is that how they were? Regardless, it wont be on this one- relocated the new mount further back and put a small 'kick' in the arm. Required putting a bit more bend on the PTO engage lever but otherwise clears the machine and my leg nicely throughout its travel range. Now that I hustle to finish this, it wont snow...... 3 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,839 #8560 Posted January 6, 2021 Rylee took Leighty Bug for a stroll on the “tractor ride” today... 4 3 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 10,762 #8561 Posted January 6, 2021 The fuel pump on the 16 Auto was leaking, so l took it off and tore it apart. All the diaphragms looked to be in good shape so back together it went. Reinstalled with new fuel lines, ran it for awhile to check for leaks and seems like I'm good to go. So I don't know what the problem was but it doesn't leak. And that's all I have to say about that 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkie333 265 #8562 Posted January 7, 2021 On 1/5/2021 at 4:47 PM, Jeff-C175 said: This is one of them! She was so happy to find it in red! Hold up Hold up here. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,195 #8563 Posted January 7, 2021 1 hour ago, sparkie333 said: Hold up Hold up here. I know, right? I have to use it though, you know how that is! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrazeyOlDave 859 #8564 Posted January 7, 2021 Found a new orbital valve for my power steering setup. Need to save up a little more and buy the double ended ram. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shed 241 #8565 Posted January 7, 2021 34 minutes ago, KrazeyOlDave said: Found a new orbital valve for my power steering setup. Need to save up a little more and buy the double ended ram. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shed 241 #8566 Posted January 7, 2021 35 minutes ago, KrazeyOlDave said: Found a new orbital valve for my power steering setup. Need to save up a little more and buy the double ended ram. https://www.surpluscenter.com/ try them out lots of hydraulic supplies and rams good pricing 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikMacMike 479 #8567 Posted January 7, 2021 On 1/4/2021 at 12:03 PM, cleat said: I like the snowblower mod. The green wheels though...... The green wheels are how I baught it, if you look further down youll notice they were replaced with wheels from the original Big Red in fact all four, front and rear greeny boogers hehehehehe, I changed them cuz I still havnt finished the new heating system thats going to heat both the house and the shop and we all know what happens if you paint when its below freezing......smiles. The rims I changed with though are more rust then paint lol......Im still undecided wether to paint them silver like the newer WH's had or the off white that the older horses had???? What do you think Greentored 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikMacMike 479 #8568 Posted January 7, 2021 On 1/1/2021 at 11:54 AM, cleat said: Worst recoil spring I ever dealt with was on the Wife's vacuum cleaner that has a real long cord. Spring was in a big tangled ball that needed to be untangled then rewound. Dang you gotta be carefull how you pull it eh..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrazeyOlDave 859 #8569 Posted January 7, 2021 (edited) @Jhook Post pics as you design/install please Edited January 7, 2021 by KrazeyOlDave 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jhook 849 #8570 Posted January 7, 2021 10 hours ago, KrazeyOlDave said: @Jhook Post pics as you design/install please Will do. Hoping to have the mounting bracket fabbed up this weekend. Dont want to remove the old setup until i have all the fittings and everything i need that way the tractor isnt down for more than a few hours. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 10,656 #8571 Posted January 7, 2021 23 hours ago, pullstart said: Rylee took Leighty Bug for a stroll on the “tractor ride” today... SO glad a ride in the bucket wasn't on her mind! 2 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,298 #8572 Posted January 7, 2021 @pullstart 1 hour ago, Handy Don said: SO glad a ride in the bucket wasn't on her mind! PLEASE don't let them do that. Ever. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,902 #8573 Posted January 8, 2021 Worked on gutting a Onan for refresh possibilities and got a package from the big brown truck driver today. Now I hate to call @Greentored a stooge for trading me this nice square pan for a round one. He might not know it but square pans are hens teeth, around here anyway. My 701 thanks you Green! Got a little clean up action started on Pullstart's K161 for the same 701 too. 5 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,902 #8574 Posted January 8, 2021 (edited) 13 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: @pullstart PLEASE don't let them do that. Ever. Nice to hear I'm not the only one he makes nervous..... Edited January 8, 2021 by WHX24 3 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,610 #8575 Posted January 8, 2021 Bad news on that Onan @WHX24 the cylinders are shaped like an egg at the top. About .007 out on the thrust surface. Crank looks like it just needs a polish & the one rod needs to be replaced. I'll call you with the details. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
