Archive through August 17, 2009

[bnolte]

.... And my grapes are ripening as I speak. Nothing like several hundred pounds of ripening winegrapes to keep those nasty little yellow *******s interested in bunking down nearby. Dang I got stung through my pants by something when mowing the strip across the lane a few days ago.

Anyway, maybe we should move this over to the Sandbox, I could on for a while about those little yellow and black terrorists.

 

[wshytle]

I just finished putting this 128 back together for the second time and the clutch is still grabbing. It just doesn't release and I can't adjust it any further in. I replaced the pilot bushing and greased it well. I even resized the holes on the hanger to take out a little slop. It's almost there but won't quite let go. I still grind to get it in gear. I know most of you have done many clutches so any ideas would be appreciated. You just might save the life of a 128. I do know where a cliff is. Thanks-Wayne

 

[mgonitzke]

Wayne-

If you replaced the pilot bushing, that may be part of the problem. New pilot bushings are pretty tight...you might have to sand out the inside of it a bit. I usually have to do that whenever I put in a new driveshaft.

 

[wshytle]

Matt - I can't believe this clutch is giving me so much of a problem. I sanded the end of the drive shaft but I had to coax it in a little along with the clutch driver. It finally went on in and in order to center the button on front to the pto I nudged the engine over tight to one side but I don't think that put anything in a bind. What do the bolt holes allow in this case, a 64th of an inch maybe. There was a slight noise so something isn't right. I guess I'll just pull it again tomorrow and ream the bushing a touch. Thanks once again.

 

[tgue]

I tried the parts breakdown but i cant tell what i need

 

[rpalmer]

Thomas Gue,
This is from my 129. I think it's the same as you 127.

 

[mgonitzke]

Spent some time organizing stuff today so my Dad can get his Farmall out of the garage and into the barn for the first time since I was in high school. Believe it or not, all this stuff fits in there with room to spare!

 

[dcharette]

Bruce Nolte
I've used goop on a snowmobile seatand it lasted the 3 years i used the sled and was still holding when i sold it.I've also patched 3 cracks on my 1250's seat with it.You can let it skin over then wipe over it with a damp finger and it smooths out pretty nice.

 

[tdaugherty]

Hugh,
It doesn't sound like a grounding problem.
If your points are still not firing, check to see if they are properly gapped. If thats not the problem, then check to see if the plunger is opening and closing the contacts enough. If that still does not work, you maybe have a timing issue.

 

[tdaugherty]

Hugh,
Also, try replacing the plug wire/s. That might lead to a grounding issue.

 

[tdaugherty]

Wayne S,
Your welcome. Anything you need help with, just ask me anytime.

 

[bbrigham]

Richard......

 

[rpalmer]

Brendan Brigham,
You look at pictures like I do.

That's a reshaped paper clip. I taped it up when I finished getting everything hooked up. You can see the coil wire and it's clips aren't installed yet.

Thanks for the look over.

 

[lhinds]

Richard a spade type fuse fits that and gives you some protection in two ways. Just my 02c

 

[rpalmer]

Matt Gonitzke
so my Dad can get his Farmall out of the garage and into the barn for the first time since I was in high school.

Something only a father would do for his son. Looking at that picture I have to say you must relly know how to pack. That looks like 20 lbs. of stuff in a 10 lbs. bag.

 

[rpalmer]

Luther Ray
Richard a spade type fuse fits that and gives you some protection in two ways. Just my 02c

Oh I like that! For some reason that thought never entered my mind.

 

[kide]

Richard: Hope you've got circuit breakers in your house and shop - or maybe we better tell your relatives to keep the pennies away from ya...

 

[rpalmer]

Kendell Ide,
Circuit breakers. But only 100 amp. I once had a garage that I used that had pennies stuck in where fuses should have been. A real joy to remove if you've never had to before.

 

[rbeem]

I've been working on a total steering rebuild / upgrade on my 108 plow tractor and thought I'd share some info.
By the way I got some of them Vredmoneywent tires whoohoo!

A couple things that I have not seed mentioned in steering box rebuild FAQ's that I'd like to point out.
First, typically the hole that the cam-plate pivots on always has much more "slop" than is acceptible in my opinon.
They are always worse on the plate side, as this side gets most of the torque abuse.
I ream these out and insert (2) .750 od x .625ID x 1/2" oil impregnated bronze bushings.
This not only repairs the wear, it makes for EZ future replacement,reduces friction, and aligns the bore with the plate side face.I do this clamped on a milling table so that the original positioning is not compromised.

Another tidbit involves what I call the pisser hole. For you guys that have your Cubs out in the elements without that ever so rare decal in the center of the steering wheel....you guessed it. Its a direct route into the steering box for dirt and (yikes) water. Usually lots of cleaner and a bore brush is needed to get this reasonably clean.

I hope I did this is helpfull to y'all. I get enough help in here...just trying to give back a little.

 

[rbeem]

Oh yeah....one more PIC.
The bushing.