129 Gets Some Love (Refurb)
 

Found some drops of hydro on the floor under the 129, so I ordered a new cork gasket. An easy split, some cleaning and a bit of Permatex later the job was done.

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As I got down to re-attaching the pump, the close look at the dirt and rust from eight years together made me feel a bit guilty, so I've decided to give the girl some love. More project pics to follow soon.

This tractor takes some serious abuse over the weekends. Hauling over hills and through creeks regularly. I guess I've ignored the frame a bit long (8 years). Not looking to restore it to new, but looks like a wire wheel and some primer/paint is in order.

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Looking good! A few I need to do the same thing too!

Back and forearms are killin' me and it was absolutely worth it. Still plenty of bumps and gouges, but they are all protected now. Not going to mess with the front axle at this point.

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You are making great progress!:beerchug:

Looks great! Keep up the good work.

On a roll so I got into the steering tube. Filthy as expected so gave it a good cleaning. Added three bolts and nylocks to keep the tube from separating from the steering box. Somewhere I read about using rivets but I'd like to be able to take it apart if need be without drilling. Plus, rivets cannot be tightened if they work loose for some reason. Primed, painted, end of evening.

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You are definitely cruising on it!:beerchug:

So, for the eight years I've had the 129, there has been no decal/insert on the steering wheel. When I bought it, the hole in the top of the cam was plugged with dirt and I saw no reason to fool with it since it added a bit of protection there (click images for large).

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Finding out that it led all the way through the shaft to a hole drilled leading into the steering box changed things. With no protection over it at the steering wheel, I could just see water and crap running down into the box and screwing up the works. So I tapped it and added a grease fitting... fill it with grease and protect everything below.

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While I was cleaning up and feeling all proud of myself, I accidentally discovered that Wal Mart sells an after-market part that fits the stock 129 steering wheel perfectly! A nice snug fit and clears the nipple as well.

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Cheers!

Looking good, keep up the good work.:beer2:

May as well do the axle also at this point. Heck of a lot easier when it's upside down!!!

I'm at the same stage w/a 126 that I had just planned on getting running for now!!!!!NOT!!!!!

Funny how these projects quickly get out of control, huh???

Looking good! Keep the updates coming.

Sorry, I meant I am not going to tear anything down. Absolutely getting paint!

Finished painting the frame this weekend (clickable images).

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And got started on this mess...

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There are *three* coats of paint on the fenders. At the bottom is the original coat, I guess, then really pale yellow and finally something passably Cub. As far as I'll get this weekend due to pressing social engagements. Ah, well.

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Frame looks good:beerchug:

Love the bottle opener, you doing a great job.

Great job on the frame!

Was able to get a bit farther before having to shut down on Sunday. (clickable images)

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While that dries, I can start re-doing someone's creative use of a cotter pin.

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You've been busy! :beerchug:

Nice progress and you gotta love PO's fixes!

Hope you can enlighten me. I have my hydro exposed just like your last pic. Does the arm come off, or do you repair it in place in order to clean up the slot?

The arm does not come out unless you do hydro tear down. Brazed on a repair "kit" from Extreme Motor Works while wrapping the arm in wet towels to avoid damaging the seal. I'll have some finished pics up in just a bit. No action shots, unfortunately.

Not olympic-caliber brazing, but it's flush and square inside. A bit of dressing up and I'll call it done. (clickable image)

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Interestingly, the part from EMW caused a bit of an issue. Neither the original damper spring plate nor a new spare I had purchased would move over the repaired piece. Had to use a half round file to create two grooves that freed everything up.

Great job!

Thanks for the info.

Painted the top side of the fenders today...

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...and polished up the trunnion repair. I want to put shim washers on the shaft to tighten up the play when I put the damper plate back on but can't find them locally. Does anyone have a source?

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Thanks for the update and pics.

I got an assortment pack from McMaster. IIRC it is a 5/8" shaft, here is a link to the 5/8" assortment, $11. They have other sizes if I'm wrong.

Bill

Thanks, Bill.

Oh crap! I never even noticed that hole before and mine has been without that steering wheel part for AT LEAST 25 years. I just raced outside and installed the same aftermarket Walmart part.

What size tap did you use? Did you have to drill it out any first?

3/8 pipe thread. No drilling required.

Nice! I believe I have both the tap and a zerk on hand... I'm seeing my weekend starting to take shape! :) Thanks for the info!