bbvetto 69 #1 Posted January 18, 2020 (edited) Nut and bolt restoration, starting to reassemble. Have 8" front wheels and dropped spindles New tires and restored rims yet to come Every component media blasted, primed and painted Edited January 18, 2020 by bbvetto 7 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 8,835 #2 Posted January 18, 2020 Nice, I restored a 312-8 for my son about 5 years ago. Did you do any work to the engine or transmission? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,035 #3 Posted January 18, 2020 bbvetto, nice job on that , hope you detail a number of improvements into it as you go along, to eliminate problems. keep us informed , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,332 #4 Posted January 18, 2020 Good looking project so far the 12 horse is a great motor . I'm going through one right now putting new rings and re-doing the valves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbvetto 69 #5 Posted January 19, 2020 The motor and transmission were perfect, newer motor I am correcting the known upper steering shaft bearing problems.......adding a two bolt flanged sealed ball bearing I will post pictures.........if it works out 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,211 #6 Posted January 24, 2020 A lot of use have done something simular. We use the 6472 bearing from Toro. the same bearing as on the steering shaft below. It's not a ball bearing and it's smaller fit in , just need to drill two holes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,035 #7 Posted January 24, 2020 bbvetto, have 3 of these in my horses, https://www.google.com/shopping/product/1080247810691489817?biw=1024&bih=625&sxsrf=ACYBGNSIo2-mfuGiuNbB1FIYfawqS6XsmA:1579870629142&q=2+bolt+flange+bearing,+3/4+"+&oq=2+bolt+flange+bearing,+3/4+"+&prds=epd:16678496314124912979,prmr:3&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjEvu_mpJznAhWIVN8KHRNrAZ8Q8gIImgM . i have used the added strength of the housing to reinforce the entire area , there is no flexing at all , you can really strengthen the bearing shelf around this . for 8 $ on the net , its the deal, pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,551 #8 Posted January 24, 2020 @bbvetto the project looks immaculate! Thanks for sharing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,516 #9 Posted January 24, 2020 Love to see a getting some much needed love. Looks like you are doing a great job, those 8" front tires will make it ride a lot better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
