Resto Q & A (20 Viewers)

[charliemeyer007]

I would clean/polish it up the best I could and run with it. Fixing it properly will not be cheap. I doubt the nicks will amount to much in the way of stress concentrators. They file nicks of props to prevent that - props have 3 or way more feet @2800 rpm as a moment arm vs about an inch @ 4000 rpm.

 

[RedOx]

I would clean/polish it up the best I could and run with it. Fixing it properly will not be cheap. I doubt the nicks will amount to much in the way of stress concentrators. They file nicks of props to prevent that - props have 3 or way more feet @2800 rpm as a moment arm vs about an inch @ 4000 rpm.

Will do. I'm wondering if some of the red threadlocker or JB weld will help reduce the stress on those spots, or if you would advise against that decision? I was kinda sweating it knowing I'd probably have to remove the crankshaft and haul it up to a machine shop.

 

[charliemeyer007]

Its your call. Fixing it properly by machining it out and installing an inset/bushing, or welding it up and re-maching it would be good - If you have the time and money. However for a tractor I suspect its overkill, by that's just me and my opinion that is worth exactly what you paid for it.

 

[RedOx]

Are we supposed to bend the bottom of the retaining clips to fit in these grooves? I've looked for pics on here but haven't found any yet that show whether or not they are supposed to be bent. Moving this hub just by hand on the fork they seem to come out pretty easy.

 

[RedOx]

Thanks to Coolerman I found it here. Indeed they are bent. Flywheel/Clutch Install - https://globalsoftware-inc.com/coolerman/fj40/30b5.htm

 

[pb4ugo]

I've never seen them bent. The clips goes in the hole of the hub and over the backside of the fork. The curvature of the backside of the fork keeps it in place. Looking at Coolermans instructions doesn't say anything about bending it.

https://globalsoftware-inc.com/coolerman/fj40/Page30B5Images/P3190279.jpg

 

[RedOx]

I haven't found any alignment marks for the pressure plate connecting to the flywheel. I have a brand new pressure plate and flywheel as been machined. So can I just slap it on in whatever position?

 

[charliemeyer007]

I think so.

 

[RedOx]

Does anyone have any advice about this? The MFG put the flywheel label on the wrong side I believe. Coolerman's site says the protruding part faces the flywheel. I agree with him as the shape fits into the gap on the bore of the crankshaft.

 

[pb4ugo]

Idk, does the protursion interfere with the flywheel bolts?

 

[rlong]

Protruding part away from flywheel! If not the springs interfere with flywheel bolts!

 

[rlong]

Ask many many people (including me 30-40 years ago who did it wrong!

 

[RedOx]

Ask many many people (including me 30-40 years ago who did it wrong!

Thanks for the advice. Will try to post pics when it's done. Also was able to get the springs to bend at the end to fit in that groove. It was bothersome seeing how easily they slipped out.

 

[RedOx]

Couldn't resist the desire to do some rust prevention on this thing before putting it back in.

 

[charliemeyer007]

electric orange would add 5 HP

 

[RedOx]

electric orange would add 5 HP

Is it Electric Orange? I thought it was supposed to be Hot Pink that did that.

 

[RedOx]

The giant acid bath is the biggest time saver for a noob. A little steel wool to get the remaining rusty spots off.