Commando 8

[Retired Wrencher 5,651]

Pick this up yesterday. Will be a fun project over the winter.

Edited December 1, 2021 by Retierd Wrencher

[ebinmaine 70,812]

Can't see the video until I get home and have high-speed internet. Nice find. Give you something to do in the long winter.

 

[Retired Wrencher 5,651]

Thanks Eric. Fun project.

[ebinmaine 70,812]

I was able to stop for a minute when I had better signal. Looks like that thing is a good solid original.

I've heard the same thing about that type of thin three spoke steering wheel.

I had one that was similar if not identical on the 1267 at one point.

 

From the experiences I've had on removing engine pulleys like that one, the biggest challenge is to get an appropriate grip on the pulley itself. If you can use a two-piece bearing separator to get behind it that might be helpful. Also, knowing you're going to replace the seal behind there don't be afraid to heat that pulley up some.

 

Keep us posted on how things go.....

[AMC RULES 37,147]

Those guys hooked you up Gary.

Easy resto, just need the correct seat.  

 

Edited December 1, 2021 by AMC RULES

[Maxwell-8 4,366]

4 hours ago, Retierd Wrencher said:

Pick this up yesterday. Will be a fun project over the winter.

Nice unit. I like the patina! 

Is that a cigarette lighter?

[Retired Wrencher 5,651]

1 hour ago, Maxwell-8 said:

Nice unit. I like the patina! 

Is that a cigarette lighter?

Most definitely. You know back in the day.

[Retired Wrencher 5,651]

1 hour ago, ebinmaine said:

I was able to stop for a minute when I had better signal. Looks like that thing is a good solid original.

I've heard the same thing about that type of thin three spoke steering wheel.

I had one that was similar if not identical on the 1267 at one point.

 

From the experiences I've had on removing engine pulleys like that one, the biggest challenge is to get an appropriate grip on the pulley itself. If you can use a two-piece bearing separator to get behind it that might be helpful. Also, knowing you're going to replace the seal behind there don't be afraid to heat that pulley up some.

 

Keep us posted on how things go.....

I will gently try heating it up and anything else to get it off. Maybe lots of PB Blaster. Also have very large chisels to use as wedges for the gentle touch.

 

Edited December 1, 2021 by Retierd Wrencher

[Retired Wrencher 5,651]

2 hours ago, AMC RULES said:

Those guys hooked you up Gary.

Easy resto, just need the correct seat.  

 

Thanks Craig. I guess you could yes on that.

[rjg854 11,893]

I love my Commando 8

[Sparky-(Admin) 22,170]

I’m glad it ended up in your garage Gary…I know you’ll take care of her! 
  Really looking forwards to updates as you tackle each problem. 
I totally know what you mean by the cool sound the old starter/gen tractors make when ya hit the key. 
 

[Retired Wrencher 5,651]

13 hours ago, rjg854 said:

I love my Commando 8

RJG: very well-kept Commando. I like it. Enjoy it.

[Retired Wrencher 5,651]

11 hours ago, Sparky said:

I’m glad it ended up in your garage Gary…I know you’ll take care of her! 
  Really looking forwards to updates as you tackle each problem. 
I totally know what you mean by the cool sound the old starter/gen tractors make when ya hit the key. 
 

Thanks, Mike Very happy.

[squonk 42,591]

This puller set from Horror Fright will get that pulley off.

 

https://www.harborfreight.com/bearing-separator-and-puller-set-62593.html

 

[squonk 42,591]

11 hours ago, Sparky said:

I totally know what you mean by the cool sound the old starter/gen tractors make when ya hit the key. 
 

WHOOMPA WHOOMPA WHOOMPA! 

[Retired Wrencher 5,651]

23 hours ago, squonk said:

This puller set from Horror Fright will get that pulley off.

 

https://www.harborfreight.com/bearing-separator-and-puller-set-62593.html

 

Thanks Mike will look into it.

[WHGuy413 2,771]

That’s a beautiful commando. I have one here that’s actually not mine. I should try to make it stay here. I’m sure Alex would love another project.

[Retired Wrencher 5,651]

7 hours ago, WHGuy413 said:

That’s a beautiful commando. I have one here that’s actually not mine. I should try to make it stay here. I’m sure Alex would love another project.

Thanks for the reply WHGuy. I have been working on it every day for a few hours. I think in a week or two I will have it done. This one went quick. I see you are just up the road from me. Glade to see more from this area.

[WHGuy413 2,771]

3 hours ago, Retierd Wrencher said:

Thanks for the reply WHGuy. I have been working on it every day for a few hours. I think in a week or two I will have it done. This one went quick. I see you are just up the road from me. Glade to see more from this area.

I didn’t even look to see where you were from til just now. That is pretty awesome. There are a few of us Horse guys in Western Mass. I love the patina your commando has. It’s amazing what these little 7-8hp tractors can do. I have a soft spot for them. 

[Retired Wrencher 5,651]

I only use Marvel on the paint or what is left of it. I will post a video when done. Do you go to the shows up here?  Like Orange and Bernardston? 

[WHGuy413 2,771]

2 hours ago, Retierd Wrencher said:

I only use Marvel on the paint or what is left of it. I will post a video when done. Do you go to the shows up here?  Like Orange and Bernardston? 

I go to the bernardston show almost every year. I used to go camp and do the whole weekend. Since I switched jobs that is one of 2 mandatory weekends at work so I usually only get one day. I have never been to Orange. My boys play a lot of baseball in the spring/summer/fall so I miss a lot of shows. I know Wayne Rugg is always at Orange. There is also a fairly new show in Greenfield at the fair grounds called the Retired Iron show. That’s a nice up and coming show.

Edited January 1, 2022 by WHGuy413

[Retired Wrencher 5,651]

3 hours ago, WHGuy413 said:

I go to the bernardston show almost every year. I used to go camp and do the whole weekend. Since I switched jobs that is one of 2 mandatory weekends at work so I usually only get one day. I have never been to Orange. My boys play a lot of baseball in the spring/summer/fall so I miss a lot of shows. I know Wayne Rugg is always at Orange. There is also a fairly new show in Greenfield at the fair grounds called the Retired Iron show. That’s a nice up and coming show.

I will have to look that up thanks.

[WHGuy413 2,771]

1 hour ago, Retierd Wrencher said:

I will have to look that up thanks.

https://retirediron.org

[Retired Wrencher 5,651]

40 minutes ago, WHGuy413 said:

https://retirediron.org

Thanks for the info. Hope this does not conflict with Zagray show in Ct.