Posted by Ken Christopherson on April 28, 2014 at 15:32:09 from (184.97.194.107):
Hello all!
Just thought I would give you all an update, as I thought there might be some of you that may not venture into the JD forum. I initially posted on both forums, but throughout the months have spent less and less time posting in here, so I thought I would give an update.
The A is back together in it's converted Unstyled clothing. It unexpectedly popped off and took off running after what was a long and challenging rebuild. It was my first dive into a transmission, and nearly everything except the main case and camshaft in the motor needed to be replaced. Here is a summed up list of what I id to it:
Engine: -Replaced block with .045 over block and cast iron pistons. -New rings -Replaced crankshaft and main bearings -Replaced (#1) rod - Someone earlier installed a insert bearing rod (without a bearing) with a babbit bearing cap. Needless to say it ate up the crankshaft. -Replaced Oil pump drive gear and coupler -Replaced manifold -Lapped valves -Scrubbed crankcase -Replaced governor housing with unstyled housing and new governor shaft bushing -Carburetor rebuilt -Magneto: new points, condensor, clips, cap, rotor, plug wires -Gaskets/shims replaced -New radiator core -Trimmed 1/2" off of Styled fan blades to fit between Unstyled radiator side curtains. -Fabricated new throttle linkage (throttle lever to governor) -Replaced hood/gas tanks/frame/front pedestal/steering shaft/Air Cleaner with Unstyled components
Transmission: -Replaced reduction gear cover with Unstyled cover (outer reduction bearing severely wore away the original cover) -Replaced reduction gear/input shaft/input shaft bearings -Replaced all topshaft bearings -Adjusted countershaft bearings -Replaced slant dash/trans cover with 6 speed hand start trans cover and steering support post -Flushed rear end -Replaced gaskets -Replaced clutch discs and pulley brake -Countless washers, nuts, and bolts.
I think that is everything, but I am sure I missed some things. Enjoy the pictures and the video that I was able to get while capturing the first start. Tractor hadn't ran in at least 10 years or so.
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