Cub 149 Resto-mod

[westofb]

The paint was cured today (I did use catylist in it, may not be fully cured, but was good enough to handle and put some pieces back together). I chose not to head the warnings to remove the paint from the aluminum fins, if I burns it up, then it's on me. However, I know for a fact it has to run considerably cooler than it did before, and the new hydro fan will only help with the cooling.

I began the day by removing masking tape from the tags, rear wheel studs, and hydro fittings. Then I reassembled the previous fitted and shimmed hydro control cams, applying a light coat of grease to any and all moving parts. They had some yellow overspray on them, so yesterday I had painted them silver (just what I had handy) spray paint, still a little yellow showing in places, but I did not want to get paint in any of the pivot areas, besides you would have to remove the tunnel cover to see them once it is completely assembled. I then removed the old filter and replaced it with the new one, and through the top cover added 6 quarts of hydrallic fluid, I realize the manual calls for 7, but once it is finished and running, I will top it off, allowing the fluid to work it's way through the new filter and pump.

Then I moved on to getting the rearend assembly installed into the frame rails, using some expanding clamps to slightly spread the frame rails was a huge help. Once it was in, I hooked up the brake pedal rod and centering rod for th hydro unit to the brake pedal assembly.

I finished the day installing the sleeve hitch in it's new home. This was done by a bit of trail and error, it was new to me and the tractor, never saw one installed before. I originally installed the bent rod upside down and it was making contact with the return spring mount inside the frame rail, flipped it over and all was well (the main rod, flat steel with a bend near the inboard mounting point, installs with the bent end facing down, not up as I tried the first go around).

Putting stuff back together, I did scrape the paint in a couple of places, even with the aid of the spreading clamps, the rear end fits very snuggly in place. It should be easy to wet sand out and touch up. Here are a couple pics of what I ended up with after a couple hours work.
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Next on the agenda is to get the front axle and rear disk brake assemblies cleaned, painted, and installed. Then get the new rear tires purchased and install them and the fronts and have a rolling chassis once again! Hoping to have these items off the "to do list" by the end of the week, if all goes well.