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  1. RayF

    Just wasting time...

    Oh... I thought you bought them...
  2. RayF

    K-241

    I have an extra blower housing... but not the screen.. Sandblasted and epoxy primed. I think there is one small ping on an edge. It's at my shop, so I can't get a pic till tomorrow.
  3. RayF

    Just wasting time...

    ....might be interested in the gravely... how old is it?
  4. RayF

    Refurbishing my 108

    Today I installed "most" of the decals... Still haven't decided whether to cut up the dash decal, or go ahead and remove the dash again. I'm also missing some of my steering wheel cover. I think it has been cut, and a screw holds mine on.The decal is a long, pointy decal. I may have to make a...
  5. RayF

    Four digit original

    The original enamel is pretty hard to simply -sandblast- off. That's why I have been putting most of my parts in a 5-gallon bucket of Berryman's Chem-Dip. I always have a can at my shop, and I have a (well-used) can that is almost a year old. It's outlived it's usefulness as "Carb Cleaner" ...
  6. RayF

    Refurbishing my 108

    Oh... I have plenty of plugs.. I wanted to put something "interesting" in the hole... (that doesn't sound quite right.... :oops:)
  7. RayF

    Refurbishing my 108

    Well... as hoped, I got the pieces to the dash pedestal refinished... and reassembled. I followed another forum member's idea... and painted my dash. When the Decal gets here... I will only need to install the graphics parts Got the pedestal ready to bolt to the tractor. I added a light...
  8. RayF

    Refurbishing my 108

    Hopefully... I'll NOT have this available by August... I need to RETIRE!
  9. RayF

    Dad’s 100

    Thanks guys... this is a mod I will do on the 108...
  10. RayF

    Dad’s 100

    Where did you get the studs and lug nuts? Are they pressed in, or screwed in from the back? If pressed, did you have to drill out the original holes? I just changed my tires for the 1st time since 1996.. and thought. "What a PITA to get these lined up"...
  11. RayF

    Refurbishing my 108

    OK.. so, I was "going to" just paint the dash pedestal- with it still mounted in place on the tractor.. Buuuuutttt... the more I looked at it, the less I liked the surface rust, and need for detailing. Especially since I've spruced up the rest of the tractor. Most of the rusty areas were going...
  12. RayF

    Retired

    WAAAAYYY off the rails...
  13. RayF

    Refurbishing my 108

    I just looked through my old photos.. and yes, it does need black footpads. Mine aren't in great shape (around the edges).. so I will probably replace them. And paint them "appropriately" at that time... LOL!!!
  14. RayF

    Original, and I want to use it.

    I plan on doing just that... My S/G needs to be disassembled and painted.. So I thought I'd show how to go through one...
  15. RayF

    Original, and I want to use it.

    1) Commutator: The commutator is the series of copper sections,separated by mica insulation. It can be cleaned with sandpaper down to about 320G (and finer). I prefer a RED Scotchbrite pad (around 500G equivalent). You can use finer grits.. it just takes longer. 2) Mica: The mica is the thin...
  16. RayF

    Original, and I want to use it.

    It is safe to use HOT soapy water, and a degreaser- such as Gunk engine-cleaner I also have a long round nylon brush. It will not damage the insulation on the field coils, or the armature. Blow dry. Are you cutting the Mica back on the commutator? That is the most crucial part to get cleaned...
  17. RayF

    Refurbishing my 108

    I am using regular Acrylic Enamel (PPG-Limco 1-2-3), with a hardener for the Yellow. It was a gallon of School Bus yellow, that I tinted (added bright yellow and white).. to match the original Cub Cadet Yellow. For the white, I mixed up some Urethane Basecoat leftovers in my paint cabinet...
  18. RayF

    Original, and I want to use it.

    You mentioned the Starter/Generator being hard to turn. I'd take a swipe at that next. . They are pretty easy to work on/repair. No special tools or skills are needed to take it apart, clean it, reassemble, and test. The "hardest" part might be getting the pulley off. This is simply due to...
  19. RayF

    Refurbishing my 108

    Well, the front passed, but it was getting dark, and the wind was still gusty. It made spraying a challenge. I was able to shoot the epoxy (for adhesion-promotion, and sealing the rusty areas) before dinner. I let it cure for about 50 minutes- because of the lowered temps. After dinner, it...
  20. RayF

    Refurbishing my 108

    Day 3 of the "tractor" refurb... I was "supposed" to drive to Georgia today to pick up a 1974 VW Thing... for a friend. But, title issues hadn't been worked out to the buyer's liking... so I was called back. The tiotle issues have been resolved, so I'll be on my way sometime tomorrow (depending...
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