Pullstart 59,736 #701 Posted May 30, 2019 Oh yeah! A little fine tuning and we’ll be ready for some paint work! 4 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 10,745 #702 Posted May 30, 2019 I'd clear coat them the way they are, I like that look. But then that's just me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,736 #703 Posted May 30, 2019 7 minutes ago, rjg854 said: I'd clear coat them the way they are, I like that look. But then that's just me. I thought about it, but I finally convinced her we should paint something! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,736 #704 Posted May 31, 2019 1 hour ago, rjg854 said: I'd clear coat them the way they are, I like that look. But then that's just me. Not that great an idea Randy, It has been my experience that clear won't stick to unpainted clean steel very long. If you let it flash rust then clear it there will be a little texture to hang onto, but it probably will fail and lift before long. Self-etching Primer bonds to clean steel, paint bonds to primer and clear bonds to the color coat. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 10,745 #705 Posted May 31, 2019 That's good to know, Richard, I didn't know that. I'll keep that for future reference. The things you can learn here, never ceases to amaze me. Thanks 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,736 #706 Posted May 31, 2019 There’s plenty of cleared bare metal on Frank, we’ll see how long it holds up! If I have to strip it and do something different, we’ll, I’ll just do that. After the big show 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jennifer 1,872 #707 Posted May 31, 2019 1 hour ago, rjg854 said: That's good to know, Richard, I didn't know that. I'll keep that for future reference. The things you can learn here, never ceases to amaze me. Thanks I agree on the “The things you can learn here, never ceases to amaze me.” The people on here are so helpful!!!! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,736 #708 Posted May 31, 2019 Tank wet sanding has begun! I’ll need to re-cut the hole for the throttle cable too. I pulled the head off tonight and am concerned about the slop the piston has. I’ve got a running 12 horse Kohler but I have a feeling it won’t shoehorn into Frank’s engine bay very well. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jennifer 1,872 #709 Posted May 31, 2019 2 minutes ago, pullstart said: Tank wet sanding has begun! I’ll need to re-cut the hole for the throttle cable too. I pulled the head off tonight and am concerned about the slop the piston has. I’ve got a running 12 horse Kohler but I have a feeling it won’t shoehorn into Frank’s engine bay very well. Looking forward to seeing frank completed! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,736 #710 Posted May 31, 2019 1 minute ago, Jennifer said: Looking forward to seeing frank completed! Me too! October was a long time ago when I started! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jennifer 1,872 #711 Posted May 31, 2019 10 minutes ago, pullstart said: Me too! October was a long time ago when I started! Oh? I feel it’s going to be well worth it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,736 #712 Posted May 31, 2019 7 hours ago, pullstart said: I pulled the head off tonight and am concerned about the slop the piston has. I’ve got a running 12 horse Kohler but I have a feeling it won’t shoehorn into Frank’s engine bay very well. Presuming the 12 HP (K-301) and the 10 HP (K-241) have the same type of oil pan they have the same block and will bolt right up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,736 #713 Posted May 31, 2019 5 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Presuming the 12 HP (K-301) and the 10 HP (K-241) have the same type of oil pan they have the same block and will bolt right up. The 301 I have has the deep pan, the 241 is a shaker plate shallow pan. Could I swap pans and be on my merry way? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,736 #714 Posted May 31, 2019 The 301 also has a longer stroke. I’ll get the tape out, but I imagine that means a taller block. I am slightly maxed out on height allowance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,736 #715 Posted May 31, 2019 4 hours ago, 953 nut said: Presuming the 12 HP (K-301) and the 10 HP (K-241) have the same type of oil pan they have the same block and will bolt right up. I’m seeing two different pan bolt patterns, but it sounds like Lucas is going to be my fix for now. I won’t doctor the engine up too good, just a good cleaning and plan to do a rebuild after June or July is over. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,736 #716 Posted May 31, 2019 1 hour ago, pullstart said: sounds like Lucas is going to be my fix for now. I won’t doctor the engine up too good, just a good cleaning and plan to do a rebuild after June or July is over. Sounds like a good plan. Too bad the pans aren't the same. Just keep the RPMs low and it will probably hang in there for you. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,736 #717 Posted June 1, 2019 A few more shiney parts... 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #718 Posted June 1, 2019 On 5/30/2019 at 3:56 PM, pullstart said: Oh yeah! A little fine tuning and we’ll be ready for some paint work! Now, if I was going to clear over something...these would be the items. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 16,949 #719 Posted June 1, 2019 (edited) Agreed! But from the previous picture I believe we are too late Edited June 1, 2019 by 19richie66 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,736 #720 Posted June 1, 2019 He’s on step three of quitting the smoking. First was denial, second was admitting the problem! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,736 #721 Posted June 1, 2019 Yes sir! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,736 #722 Posted June 1, 2019 Tink Tink. Well at least if it smokes, nobody will see the residue all over the stack! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #723 Posted June 1, 2019 4 hours ago, 19richie66 said: Agreed! But from the previous picture I believe we are too late Nothing another over night bath wouldn't fix. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,736 #724 Posted June 1, 2019 37 minutes ago, pullstart said: Tink Tink. If you get the RPMs just right it will send out an S.O.O in Morse Code! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,827 #725 Posted June 1, 2019 On 5/31/2019 at 10:23 AM, pullstart said: I’m seeing two different pan bolt patterns, but it sounds like Lucas is going to be my fix for now. I won’t doctor the engine up too good, just a good cleaning and plan to do a rebuild after June or July is over. There are a couple of ways to use that block with the bigger pan. You can make a "gasket" from 1/8" steel to cover the ears of the block and put the shallower pan on it. The holes are in the block for the smaller pan. I suggested that for VinsRJ on youtube and thats what he ended up doing. You can see the spacer in part 6 of the 857 build. Or you can cut the ears off and JB Weld the gap thats left and use the smaller pan. Randy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
