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Snoopy11

WHATCHYA plan to power it with? :confusion-confused:

 

Don't forget the Stens 215-267 front wheel bearings... that thang looks like it needs some hefty in the front end... :)

 

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Pullstart
9 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said:

WHATCHYA plan to power it with?


One of these…

 

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Snoopy11
3 minutes ago, Pullstart said:

One of these

Hmm... thought just came to me... :scared-eek:

 

Since you have... ehem... (throat clearing)... so many of them thar' en-gines...

 

Why not... run 2 of those K series under the hood of that mochine... put a double pulley on the engines... run a primary short belt from one engine to the other with a tensioner, then a secondary belt from the closest engine to transmission... :eusa-think:

 

Double V-Groove Pulley - 5" Pitch Dia., 1" Bore at Grizzly.com

 

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Pullstart

This one’s way too nice to hack up with two engines :handgestures-thumbupright:  Plus, the way the steering shaft runs through the frame I’m not sure if there would be room..

 

 

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Snoopy11
7 minutes ago, Pullstart said:

This one’s way too nice to hack up with two engines

Oh oh, okay... I didn't think of it that way... I just thought about... the... eh... awesome factor... and butt-loads for torque... :lol:

 

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ri702bill
1 hour ago, Snoopy11 said:

Why not... run 2 of those K series under the hood of that mochine... put a double pulley on the engines... run a primary short belt from one engine to the other with a tensioner, then a secondary belt from the closest engine to transmission... :eusa-think:

 

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ri702bill

Kevin:

I got a name for this one - Yosimite Sam...

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Pullstart

Nothing like procrastinating!

 

 

 

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Pullstart

Rylee wanted to bring her 401 but I asked her if she could bring this RJ58 if I were to have it ready in time.  I’ll probably start on it soon!  :lol:

 

 

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Pullstart

The solid seat pan sat twisted, like the base was welded on wrong.  I think I have a fix for it!  Since there will be so many at the show, I need to make ours not get lost!

 

The hood will remain as is, and the seat is pretty unique.  
 

 

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Pullstart

Maybe this’ll inspire the girls to put their RJs together?

 

in the meantime, I can use their parts for reference.

 

 

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Pullstart

I got the engine and seat bolted tight.  I assembled the steering as well.

 

 

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Pullstart

I scavenged some tires that hold air… and repurposed the CASE orange rear wheels for Justin!

 

The rears might not stay on this tractor forever, or at least for the show… but they transport well being so skinny.

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Pullstart

Right, wrong or indifferent, this is being assembled as is for the show.  Making the tractor count +1 if at all possible.  I got the Wheel Horse belt on, and the non-painted fabricated guard as well.

 

 

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Pullstart

I need some foot rest recommendations.  I realize these didn’t come with ‘em.  I’ll more than likely have a little girl riding it more than myself.  Which option would be more correcterer?

 

 

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Pullstart

Dumb question… indeed!  I asked the small legged child.  We agreed that the cast flavor was easier to get off the Suburbans :lol:

 

 

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wallfish

Just FYI

Cast are 1961

The diamond plate are 1960

 

I see lots of RJs with the newer stirrup style on them too

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Pullstart

Clutch and brake are functional, foot rests are on.

 

 

Here’s also proof that I do wear boots and pants on occasion.  It’s not always shorts and boots weather!

 

 

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bds1984
13 hours ago, Pullstart said:

Here’s also proof that I do wear boots and pants on occasion.  It’s not always shorts and boots weather!


Most of my students would say otherwise!  It can be 10°F out and they'll be wearing shorts and Heydudes or boots!

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Pullstart

Exhaust is complete.  
 

Checklist as it currently stands:

 

  • Hood, fuel tank
  • Steering wheel
  • Fuel hose
  • Throttle / choke (?) cables
  • Check trans fluid
  • Draw bar?

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Pullstart

I’ve got one last brand new @76c12091520h K&B Wheel Horse Parts fuel bowl.  Fits perfectly!

 

 

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Pullstart

Throttle cable done, trans and air filter lubed!

 

 

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Pullstart

 

On 8/5/2022 at 3:36 PM, ri702bill said:

Kevin:

I got a name for this one - Yosimite Sam...

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Everything to run it is done!  I’m thinking a drawbar in case towing is asked of Mr. Yosemite!

 

 

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Pullstart

I found a good cable in the box, so why not install the hitch?

 

We now have a ‘59 RJ ready for a test drive!

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