bottjernat1 2,189 #26 Posted February 7, 2020 On 4/15/2019 at 2:14 PM, gt14rider said: Here we go, starting a post on my rebuild, lost all pics of teardown, (phone died) trying to retrieve them, Started electrolysis tank for frame and misc parts other will be sandblasted, using washing soda, rebar and battery charger, my ad a 12v car battery, will see how it works like this. Also have post in transmission and transaxles, gt14 90-2062 Ive been wanting to do this! How hard is it? And what is needed! It looks pretty simple. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,129 #27 Posted February 7, 2020 6 minutes ago, bottjernat1 said: Ive been wanting to do this! How hard is it? And what is needed! It looks pretty simple. it is. Big plastic drum/container, old fashioned battery charger (some new ones won't work unless they sense a battery), Some scrap steel I use disc brake rotors, and a box of Washing Soda (not baking soda) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt14rider 693 #28 Posted February 7, 2020 So I have 3 out of 5 good bushings, with the the bushing blocks, these bushings are more of a spacer, 1/32 flange keeps e-clips side to side play tight. I found those (gold plated 7879 bushings) for $12 apiece at Toro. But may try Mc Masters nylon ones, thanks for info. Found some brass bushings that are close, but have to modify the OD to 5/8 and flange to 1/32 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt14rider 693 #29 Posted February 7, 2020 The electrolysis tank works good, helps to get all the grease off first. Using rebar for cheap sacrificel metal, 12v battery charger, arm and hammer washing soda 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,565 #30 Posted February 8, 2020 @bottjernat1 keeping in mind the anode should be in line with the paint/rust on the part... one anode in the side would be less effective than numerous anodes like pictured above. I used a 4” wide strip of steel bent in a U with a brake rotor welded to the center in the bottom of my tub for the most effective / quick anode coverage, but still had to rotate parts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt14rider 693 #31 Posted February 9, 2020 On 1/28/2020 at 7:35 PM, The Tool Crib said: I would find some bar stock and make a new one. Tool crib, got some crs for spindle, so once I cut the weld, the spindle press out and back in. Does alignment stay? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt14rider 693 #32 Posted February 12, 2020 So got the egg shaped holes welded up, used a 9/16 brass rod and welded around it. Started to make new cross brackets for front axle out of 1/4" but think I'll go with 1/2". 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt14rider 693 #33 Posted February 12, 2020 On 2/7/2020 at 9:43 AM, pfrederi said: I looked at the thin metal bushings 7879 as most of mine were worn out...but $15.40 too much!! Where did you get yours?? I am going with some nylon ones from McMaster. So took a look at those bushings and found these. Looks like these are close to wh 5983, used on cam plate on motion control # 106 in gt14 parts manual, what do you think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,129 #34 Posted February 12, 2020 (edited) 40 minutes ago, gt14rider said: So took a look at those bushings and found these. Looks like these are close to wh 5983, used on cam plate on motion control # 106 in gt14 parts manual, what do you think? Nice find. McMaster has so much stuff and i am never sure what it is called. Edit #2 one thing just measured the side plates on my GT14 steel is .1425 thick. If I read the chart right these only work on metal up to .135 thick Misread your post it should work on the neutral cam plate. Will not work on the motion control cross shaft as the side plates are too thick Edit #1 But I am going to add some to my next McMaster order. They will work great on my Charger/electros. Side panels are thinner .075 Edited February 12, 2020 by pfrederi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt14rider 693 #35 Posted February 16, 2020 (edited) Got those grommets and thay fit, seem to snap in to place. Fits the neutral cam plate too. The brake lever pivot pins were worn so ground welds, welded in new pins, added brass bushing to parking brake lever. We'll see if it will help with wear. Mocking up motion control lever, have to get new spring for cam plate and brake linkage. All the linkage works really smooth so far. Still waiting for a few more bushings and grommets. Still have to find a machine shop drill out axle and spindles for bronze bushings. Edited February 16, 2020 by gt14rider More pics 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt14rider 693 #36 Posted February 17, 2020 Did a little work on the frame cross member, tried to grind the spindle welds, and tried 1" 1/8 hole saw, (1st pic ). Then tried 1", cut it easily, will bring to a friends to press them out. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,565 #37 Posted February 18, 2020 Excellent work goin on here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt14rider 693 #38 Posted February 21, 2020 Did some work on mule drive, adj knob broke off , had a double nut on threaded rod, will make a new one. Looks like this thing took a good hit, bent front plate, cross rod bent, its been a little cold for sandblasting so it will have to wait. Putting bushings on neutral control pedal and linkage rods ends needed to be a little longer, so welded ends up, got them ground down to about .010 . Was going to braze the ends and file to size, but can't find welding tip. Went to harbor freight got #2 and a #4 tip. 11/2 he round trip, here we go, put on new tip , turn on acetylene fire it up, turn on oxygen nothing, tomorrow 2hr round trip to fill tank. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt14rider 693 #39 Posted February 23, 2020 Got some parts in yesterday. And made a jig to press out the spindles and one to press on. Made a new steering fan gear shaft. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt14rider 693 #40 Posted February 24, 2020 Does anyone know if tractor ID tags are being reproduced. I have seen Kohler engine I'd tags with blank spot were # go. Placed over orginal tag lining up the #'s. Mine got sandblasted clean. Have one off my mower deck to compare. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 16,880 #41 Posted February 24, 2020 (edited) I had Terry (redoyourhorse.com) make a decal of one for me and I just made a new tag. Put the original one away. Couldn’t read anything on it but the model number. The serial number was gone so I used my dad’s birthday, kind of a small tribute. Not sure what the big hole was for but it was in the original one so I put it in this one. Edited February 24, 2020 by 19richie66 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt14rider 693 #42 Posted February 24, 2020 Thanks , vinylguys got them, I looked a couple of years ago, must of misted them. Not reddy for decals yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,536 #43 Posted February 24, 2020 8 hours ago, gt14rider said: Not reddy for decals yet When you are ready you can ask Terry @Vinylguy for a custom set, love mine. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt14rider 693 #44 Posted March 1, 2020 Little more done, got the spindles pressed out, and cleaned up, got side tracked with haban 414 sickle bar. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 16,880 #45 Posted March 1, 2020 Never thought a spindle could look beautiful. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,827 #46 Posted March 8, 2020 So glad you are posting your rebuild! Its looking great and will be an awesome road map for the rest of us with GT-14's! Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt14rider 693 #47 Posted March 8, 2020 Thank you sir, slow and steady. I have a tranny rebuild in (tranny and transaxles, Gt14 90- 2062) if your interested Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 16,880 #48 Posted March 8, 2020 Yes you are doing a fantastic job! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt14rider 693 #49 Posted March 8, 2020 Thank you, your doing a awesome job on yours, been following along 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,827 #50 Posted March 9, 2020 4 hours ago, gt14rider said: Thank you sir, slow and steady. I have a tranny rebuild in (tranny and transaxles, Gt14 90- 2062) if your interested If you are asking me about the rebuilt tranny, I appreciate the offer but I really want to put an 8 speed in mine. Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
