Gearing up for my 104 refresh. Any parts replacement must dos

vartz04 · #1 02-13-2013, 10:42 AM

I'm not looking to dump a ton of money into it. Just refresh motor new paint. New ignition components rebuild carb an fix little stuff that's broke. Anything special I should look for or plan to replace. Here's my list so far

Engine rebuild kit (valves too)
Rod
Points
Condenser
Muffler
Carb rebuild kit
Redo wiring harness
And lots of prep and paint work.

What would you add to that list since it will be mostly apart
I may just do the motor and paint everything that comes off with that so I can get my spring yard work done and then tear it down later. Haven't decided yet.

PaulS · #2 02-13-2013, 11:04 AM

Something you may want to look at is the drive train. I have a 102 that we are into a do over and the throw out bearing had the shaft worn pretty good. We are replacing the whole shaft, bearing and clutch.

vartz04 · #3 02-13-2013, 11:17 AM

I forgot about that. Mine def needs the clutch touched up. Il check the shaft and bearing b

rmunro · #4 02-13-2013, 11:41 AM

Have a look at front wheel bearings. The 1210 I just bought had three dry bearings, and one greased(assume it had been recently replaced). Keeping fingers crossed they will be OK.

TheSaturnV · #5 02-13-2013, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by vartz04

Points
Condenser
Muffler
Carb rebuild kit.

All those items are available for a great price at Tulsa Engine Warehouse.

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What would you add to that list since it will be mostly apart
I may just do the motor and paint everything that comes off with that so I can get my spring yard work done and then tear it down later. Haven't decided yet.

I would really suggest tearing it down only once. If you have it apart, that is the time to go ahead with your cleanup and paint. Don't forget to rebuild the steering box, tighten up the U channel the axle sits in, and replace the tie rod ends.

Put everything in labeled ziplock bags, take pics and shoot video. You will have leftover hardware and have no idea how things really go back together. Post lots of pics and questions here, and good luck.

vartz04 · #6 02-13-2013, 01:57 PM

Thanks for the tip for the parts.

I was thinking the same thing. Just depends on how long the motor is going to take, or if I can just hand the motor off to my brother to do the rebuild on (hes better with small engines than me and has more free time).

If the motor needs machining, or my brother can do it then in that downtime I can get to work on the paint end of things. I am hoping I can turn this thing around in 4-6 months I am waiting until we are done with the snow though because I know if I start now we will get 6-12" of it the day I pull the motor apart.

TheSaturnV · #7 02-13-2013, 02:41 PM

That sounds like a plan. Most normal folks could turn around a resto in 4 to 6 months, depending on family and job demands. Having a heated shop/garage helps a bunch. If you're able to at least make a little progress each night, then you can do it.

Myself, being Abby-normal, have taken well over a year on my 147...so far.

Yosemite Sam · #8 02-13-2013, 03:37 PM

While you have it apart I would strongly urge you to replace the pilot bushing in the 3 pin driver, as they are cheap enough to replace and a lot of work to get to. I would also be sure to check the front of the dash tower where the clutch release lever hanger bolts to, it is my opinion that this area is something of a weak spot, I have 2, 104's and a 126 setting here with the front of the dash towers broken/missing, not sure what the PO's did to cause such problems but never-the-less there they are.

vartz04 · #9 02-13-2013, 03:40 PM

Garage is heated. Working on the garage itself is the only reason I didn't do this right when I got the 104 in October. I would of had the down time and could have gotten it done by christmas. Ended up having to build a ceiling in the hip roof, decided to raise it up to 9' so I have a tray ceiling, and that led to a lot of extra work. Had to upgrade the electric for my heater Insulate the ceiling and finish the ceiling as well as paint the OSB on the walls that the PO had put up. It has been a chore but I have a nice space now (well almost still have to finish the ceiling off)

anyway its good to hear that a refresh not a total resto can be done in 4-6 months.

vartz04 · #10 02-13-2013, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Yosemite Sam

While you have it apart I would strongly urge you to replace the pilot bushing in the 3 pin driver, as they are cheap enough to replace and a lot of work to get to. I would also be sure to check the front of the dash tower where the clutch release lever hanger bolts to, it is my opinion that this area is something of a weak spot, I have 2, 104's and a 126 setting here with the front of the dash towers broken/missing, not sure what the PO's did to cause such problems but never-the-less there they are.

Where is that 3 pin driver at? Trans or engine?

I havent seen any cracks or anything on the tower. I will check and weld it up if there are any.