Future 102

[tinkerman]

Thanks for the link to the steering. One of the problems with mine was the whole thin metal piece had come out of place, not just the gasket. When I reassemble It (dryfit) when I have the large nut loose enough that it seems to turn easily, the lip of the thin flange is barely in the housing. Probably why it wasn't in position to start with. That's why I asked about the silicone. To hold the flange in place better, but I see what your saying about the gasket holding pressure on it, albeit not much. I'll try again with the roller bearing. Looks like a good setup. As far as the paint I went to TS and got theirs with reducer and hardener. Quart of each on the paint. And ugh I'm typically an honest guy, but the kid at the counter rang it up and said $14 and some change, so that's what I gave him lol. If I don't like it, I aint got much invested so far

[tinkerman]

Ok thought I was gonna spray the rear end and frame/front axel today.....but I remembered Austin was worried about the brakes not working. I told him no big deal, we'll fix em. So I ordered both pads, new o ring and gasket. Will wait on those and install first. It's already apart, so nows the time to do it. Gotta get another can of gunk and clean everything. Pads were COMPLETELY shot, but should be like new in a few days!

[tinkerman]

Does anyone know what these are for? We had 2 engines at one time so it could be a duplicate part. One is missing a clip of some sort. Just cleaning the last of the small parts

[mhasewinkle]

Originally Posted by tinkerman

Does anyone know what these are for? We had 2 engines at one time so it could be a duplicate part. One is missing a clip of some sort. Just cleaning the last of the small parts

That's a bracket for the choke cable on a K series. I have used it for a throttle cable also.

[tinkerman]

Got the new brake pads and o ring installed. They sent the rear differential gasket instead of the front. Guess maybe that's a sign I should replace it too.
The block WILL be finished Monday. Still waiting on my rod, crank bearings and governor gear. Ordered the clutch throw out bearing and teaser spring today. Also a new driveshaft as the other one was worn down really bad, I guess where the old throw out bearing was so bad for so long. Oh well, me and Austin said it would be like new when we finished and that it will be.

[tinkerman]

A good day for painting. Thought I would try the tractor supply yellow on the engine parts.... well not to crazy about it. It doesn't cover very well, so I guess I'll follow the directions and put the 2nd coat on Tommorrow. I found a quart of ppg international white in urethane enamel that I forgot we bought for it. I think I'll pick up a quart of yellow, and spray the frame, console,hood, rear end, seat bracket etc. with the urethane.

[tinkerman]

Update on the tractor supply paint. I used the reducer and hardener and a spray gun and after moving parts inside, if it's cured good enough to lightly sand by Tommorrow, and re coat then I will say that for the money, it is a bright shiny paint and the color is a good match. However the 24 hours in between coats is a bit of a hassle

[tinkerman]

Thought while I had a little downtime waiting on parts (and block...still) I'd share a little background about my son for those who may be interested. He was 21 years old when we lost him. He had been married for a year and a half. He had owned his own house a little longer than that.(not much) he was a third year apprentice in the plumbers and pipe fitters local 572 Nashville tn. (Followed in his dads footsteps) he had worked side by side with me for 2 years up until the week of his accident. He had just found out that they were expecting a baby, due in September. He loved hunting, fishing, and tinkering. Anyway I posted a picture of his baby girl. She'll be a year and a half in march. Her name is Austin. Didn't mean to ramble, just felt like talking about him. I sure was proud of him

[Dirty Steve]

She's beautiful. Can't imagine the pain you have been through. I am really enjoying your 102 rebuild thread.

[tinkerman]

Ok, chomping at the bit to get started. Got all my parts EXCEPT the new pressure plates I am fixing to order AND the crankshaft back from machine shop. LAST Friday he said gonna try to get it today. THIS Friday he said gonna try to get it today. Maybe soon.
I also found out I'm not a painter lol. Gonna try to spread everything out and sand out the runs on the engine parts and go one more coat and call it quits. Waiting on one of my two neighbors to get his paint booth empty and let one of them spray the frame, rear end, console, hood and fenders, and that way maybe no runs. Got the brakes back together and pilot bushing in the 3 pin driver....... it's going