Retired Wrencher 4,880 #26 Posted April 19, 2018 Steve I have had many lock up trannys. I just use a large drill or if the engine runs use kerosene this helps. run it for a while. it will be fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richmondred01 2,208 #27 Posted April 19, 2018 Nice haul. I like the idea of the fork lift being used a a work platform. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,967 #28 Posted April 20, 2018 Power King J/D serial # chart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041 #29 Posted April 20, 2018 Thanks guys.. Looks like a 1967. I pulled the motor and started to tear apart. She is soaking upside down with marvel mystery oil in the bore trying to get it freed. A buddy is gonna help get the motor going for me but figured I would try to get some of the dirty work done ahead of time for him. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris T 349 #30 Posted April 20, 2018 Had a feeling that you grabbed those haha contacted the guy and he said someone that collects RJs came and grabbed them..... Hmmmm 🤔🤔 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,218 #31 Posted April 20, 2018 11 hours ago, stevebo said: Thanks guys.. Looks like a 1967. I pulled the motor and started to tear apart. She is soaking upside down with marvel mystery oil in the bore trying to get it freed. A buddy is gonna help get the motor going for me but figured I would try to get some of the dirty work done ahead of time for him. Love to see a thread in Other brands.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041 #32 Posted April 21, 2018 So I spent some time today getting the RJ torn down. I then cleaned all the parts to remove oil etc in prep for sand blasting. I am going to need to tear into the rear end. I have a rebuilt 58' sitting on the shelf but I cannot put that in as this is a 59' and the date code the rear shows 59'. I was able to pull carb and soak it, flush the fuel tank and the usual other stuff to get the economy running. It runs great and looks to have new valves. No smoke nor noise. I messed around with the D series rims and they fit but i needed to pull the fenders. 3 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,587 #33 Posted April 21, 2018 Looks pretty mean with those rims and tires 😱 ! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,218 #35 Posted April 21, 2018 10 hours ago, stevebo said: get the economy running. It runs great Good to hear Steve. Super nice rig there. Love those back meats!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,671 #36 Posted April 21, 2018 10 hours ago, Sparky said: Looks pretty mean with those rims and tires 😱 ! Hmmmm...now where did I put that 12” Brinly? 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howie 882 #37 Posted April 21, 2018 At my house!😁 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041 #38 Posted April 22, 2018 Swapped out the seat for a shorter seat and spring. I put the original on my 1965 Economy. Needs front tires and more paint clean up and buff. I am going to try and do some pulling with it as well. Will need to make a hitch point and add some wheels off the back as a wheelie bar 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,218 #39 Posted April 22, 2018 50 minutes ago, stevebo said: Looks good sir! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12 hp Kohler 1,014 #40 Posted April 22, 2018 With the kohler engine and those tires that thing will fling dirt across the whole pulling track. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,967 #41 Posted April 22, 2018 9 hours ago, stevebo said: Swapped out the seat for a shorter seat and spring. I put the original on my 1965 Economy. Needs front tires and more paint clean up and buff. I am going to try and do some pulling with it as well. Will need to make a hitch point and add some wheels off the back as a wheelie bar Watch this video Steve. You won't need anything fancy to pull with it! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #42 Posted April 22, 2018 Better pack a lunch if your waiting for that pull to end. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,967 #43 Posted April 22, 2018 Almost a full pull in the 2000 lb. class! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,671 #44 Posted April 22, 2018 I think I would've had time to take a shower and grab breakfast between the start and the spin out of that pull! However, it goes to show you when a tractor is set up well for power and traction with a competent driver at the wheel--a class win is the result! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
truckin88 104 #45 Posted April 23, 2018 How'd the chevy do with all that weight back there buddy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041 #46 Posted April 23, 2018 9 hours ago, truckin88 said: How'd the chevy do with all that weight back there buddy? Was there a trailer full with tractors back there? Did not know that..lol Good to hear from you Will. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041 #47 Posted April 25, 2018 So I decided to NOT restore the 59' RJ. I took it apart completely and cleaned all parts. I also did some sanding. The top of the hood basically had no paint left so I had to feather in some color match using a gun. I then wet sanded and buffed it. Cleared most of the frame and steering parts. I still have to get hood right before I clear it. Coming along nice imo. On the Economy I modified the fenders to fit fairly tight over tires. I still need to mount them but pictures show pretty much where they will land. I love the look on both. Update on the 857. It did not go to a new home like anticipated. I am willing to sell it if anyone is interested. I am willing to sell as is but would like to get it running and then offer it up in the classified section. I did start to wet sand and buff it and it looks pretty darn good. 3 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,435 #48 Posted April 25, 2018 I'm liking the looks of the RJ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041 #49 Posted April 26, 2018 So today I was able to get the fenders welded up. I have been hearing from the locals that I need to get a mig and I think they are right... 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041 #50 Posted April 27, 2018 Today I was able to modify hitch to make it a solid mount to meet the local pulling club specifications. Not all that pretty but this one is on a budget... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites