[mkaustin]

Flintknapper,

Great writeup! Just what I was looking for.

I just picked up an 8274 that is either 1978 or 1988 (Date Code: BF8, S/N: 79xxx). I'm going to be tearing it down like you did yours and I know that I will need new cables from the solenoids to the motor. The wire in my cables look good (no corrosion), but the insulation has been weathered quite badly.

Are the cables that you mentioned in your parts list, the cables from the solenoids to the motor?

I'd be interested in some pictures of the upper half. On mine the clutch knob shaft is frozen in place. Will removing the four screws around the clutch plate allow me to remove the clutch shaft and assembly?
Did you try to check the bearings in your motor? Do you know if he motor is rebuildable? (bearings/bushngs)

Last question. What did you use to paint the drum? I'm probably going to use wire rope on it at first, and I'd like to use something that will help prevent the wire from starting new rust points.

Thanks for any info.