It's coming together part III

gus · Post by **gus** » Sun Dec 11, 2011 3:11 pm

The tranny: a test run, cleaned and putting on the PTO and steering quills after cleaning, relube and new tubes in it.

Primer, paint and the reverser is on.

Put on the front frame and clutch housings. Note that when putting on the front frame the reverser linkage is attached when the frame is nearly in place. Also lube the reverser prior to assembly. Finally attach the reverser control handle base.

Put on foot rests and start connecting brake and steering linkages

I'm waiting for some parts and then this section will go into the side frames. While I wait, I will be putting bearings and shafts in the front idlers and assembling those parts on to the track frames.

gus · Post by **gus** » Sun Dec 11, 2011 7:44 pm

ralph newman wrote:i don,t see the brake return spring? ralph newman

Nope, it's not there yet. Most of the pins aren't cottered yet either. I'm waiting for the new snap rings.

That's also why the brake bands aren't in and connected.

whiteclipse16 · Post by **whiteclipse16** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 7:27 am

Tons of awesome pictures Gus.
I ran into the same thing with the quills in your part 2 thread.
I can't wait to get more paint on mine, but that probably won't happen until the weather gets better in the spring.

What is the yellow inside the steering clutch housings? Is that just primer or something else.

gus · Post by **gus** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 12:05 pm

What is the yellow inside the steering clutch housings? Is that just primer or something else.[/quote]

Just primer, I didn't bother painting in there. There wasn't much for rust on the dry side and the blasting took off any rust on the wet side. I figured a light primer coat would keep it clean enough since both sides would be dry. I will not put it in water like the last owner...probably won't use it to clear heavy brush like he did either. That's how he broke the case.

440 iron popper · Post by **440 iron popper** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 4:41 pm

I saw that big weld on the transmission... Were you able to save the case or you did hunt for a ''new'' one?

gus · Post by **gus** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 6:19 pm

440 iron popper wrote:I saw that big weld on the transmission... Were you able to save the case or you did hunt for a ''new'' one?

New case, I wouldn't even consider using something like that. It was broken completely around. Even if it could be welded, what's the chances of it being true enough to hold bearings?

gus · Post by **gus** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 6:26 pm

Front idler work. Replaced bearings and shaft. I scrounged up 4 good seals too!!

Actually, I found 2 very good rollers and robbed all the parts to fix the idlers.

Pulling old bearings, reversed this to put replacements back in. I just used a threaded rod and a custom plug on the other end.

Front idlers ready to go in and second photo is with them on.

gus · Post by **gus** » Tue Dec 13, 2011 7:35 pm

A little more progress. I needed my bench space to put the finals together and this looked like a good place to store it...

It didn't totally agree but I won after a bit of a fight. It would be easier with 2 or more people and a 6 mo old Lab pup all over me wasn't much for help.

FL450B · Post by **FL450B** » Tue Dec 13, 2011 9:22 pm

nice job gus looking great thanks for the pictures

gus · Post by **gus** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 11:24 am

Nearing the end of "the big iron" parts to go on. I hung some iron yesterday and I'm getting ready to assemble the last big parts.

Getting ready for the next parts....

Bearing is not pressed on yet but the seal is on. Note temporary nuts on the bolts...to prevent some thing getting out of place

All the parts...

Paul Buhler · Post by **Paul Buhler** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 2:28 pm

Beautiful work. When you say "recently rebuilt" you are setting an exemplary standard. Thanks for sharing your project. Happy holidays - maybe Santa will get you some new decals.

Lu47Dan · Post by **Lu47Dan** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 8:51 pm

Nice work, Gus.
I hope to start on mine again this year.
Dan.

roadbuilder · Post by **roadbuilder** » Tue Dec 27, 2011 11:54 am

Very nice work Gus!

gus · Post by **gus** » Thu Dec 29, 2011 8:36 pm

This is what i used to set depth on the axle bearings. I used a heavy wall tube that fit over the axle and right on the bearing. It was to long, which is what I wanted, and then I made a stop block (short aluminum part) to take up the space and give me the exact setting. The long block was on top and the press went down on it. shown with one bearing in place.

This is one final with the gears in and preloaded.

Both finals together and the new clutches installed.

The clutch housing buttoned up and ready for a final to go on.....tomorrow...

jdlou · Post by **jdlou** » Fri Dec 30, 2011 5:43 pm

Thanks Gus for all the pictures and walkthru!!!!

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