I blame you all! New 149 project

[Vrobert]

I received my DB Electric starter generator. It was manufactured in India. It looked pretty solid but I decided to check the bearings for grease and take a look inside. The bearing on the pulley side had some tight spots so I pressed the armature out and drove the bearing out of the end-cap. Apparantly the end-cap was too tight and was compressing the race. I used a rotary tool with a spiral sandpaper attachment to open the seat until it would slip in easily. Now it rolls free. The bearings did have grease. I used Loctite on the three screws for the bearing cover.

[sawdustdad]

Looks like you'll have that 149 purring in short order. Once the addiction takes hold, there is no turning back!

[jbrewer]

Good job on bringing another one back to life and useful service!

Thanks for taking the time to share the pictures too!

[Vrobert]

The good:
The SG is installled.

I see that the k321 engine is black and has a 10 digit SN. Looks to be from 1986 so I got a repower! Piston looks brand new through the spark plug hole and the valves are gapped right so i wont pull the head, rather i torqued all head bolts to 30ft-p and they all moved a bit.

My axle pivot pin is now a grade8 bolt, but its an inch too long. I ordered a 3/4-10 die to add some threads to the shoulder. I'll drill it for the roll pin to keep it from spinning and use the nut to keep the C channel tight. The nut just clears the oil pan.

Filed and gapped the points.

Installed two innertubes.

Removed carb and cleaned out all passages.

Checked the gas tank and petcock filter, and all is good.

Battery was sitting at around 4 volts, but after a few days charging at 2 amps it spins up my SG on the bench and rests at 12.5 volts. Doubt it will do the job though. Year is stamped 5 but which decade. It does still have water in it.

Rectangular led tail lights on their way, 2 for $5 shipped!

The auger in the qa42 snow thrower seems straight (the reason I bought this heap cause my other auger shakes like an earthquake)

The bad:
Cloth wiring is disintegrating, but I have everything i need to rebuild it.

Carb seems clean enough but the throttle shaft bushing is way loose, or gone. I dont mind fixing it but may be cheaper and easier to replace with chiina carb. Its a fixed main jet carb so if someone can point me to a cheap replacement with the correct 149 linkage please let me know. Preferably an ebay vendor with good track record.

The ross steering box flexes badly when i move the steering wheel. I think the mounting bracket is cracked right between the two mounting bolts. Thats probably why the ross housing cracked at the tube.

The ugly:
Im home sick today, laying in bed typing this.

[cooperino]

Originally Posted by Vrobert

Now I need advice with the starter/gen. Should I look for new brush holders and the rest of the guts or find another unit? The holders are just bolted in but I haven't been able to find replacements. They have been sitting in water and are mostly rusted away. The armature looks dead as well.

My plan was to get as far as I can repairing this cub before I start throwing money at it, so this is a little speed bump. If the motor and trans are decent I'll definitely spend the time and money to bring her back to life. I think I'm going to leave it looking just the way it does as a novelty, "rat rod" style.

I'd like to try and start the engine next. Anybody near DC with an extra starter to sell?

I just recently posted a link for someone else in here for the holders. I gotta go find it

[Vrobert]

Originally Posted by cooperino

I just recently posted a link for someone else in here for the holders. I gotta go find it

I saw your ebay link for the holders. I may use them but I'm good for now.

[Vrobert]

Now you guys are going to have to put up with me for real, cause the old girl purrs like a kitten!

I hooked up the old battery and pressed the solenoid button and made sure the starter spun up OK. Then I jumped a wire from the batt terminal (since the wiring is all crumbling) to the coil, put a little gas in the tank, then pushed the button, and off she went! A cloud of rust and PB filled the air but it runs smoothly and fairly quiet.

I still need to re-bush or replace the Walbro, carb so I need a recommendation.

I set the point gap but I'd rather static time it. There is no peephole in the flywheel shroud, but there is a round cover plate on the case. What am I missing?

I'll be full steam ahead on the wiring for the next few weekends.

[twoton]

Good to hear of your progress, and that you're feeling better too.

[CC2140]

I think the most important question and I can't believe no one said anything yet, but does the cigarette lighter work? I didn't even know GT/LT's came with those or was it an after market addition?

I would definitely keep it as a snow machine, if you have the space. No more hassle of swapping decks for blowers.

[Vrobert]

Originally Posted by CC2140

I think the most important question and I can't believe no one said anything yet, but does the cigarette lighter work? I didn't even know GT/LT's came with those or was it an after market addition?

I would definitely keep it as a snow machine, if you have the space. No more hassle of swapping decks for blowers.

The lighter was rusted in place but I cut it out of the socket. I'll replace the socket and try it out, but it's just for looks. I won't smoke while I'm driving the cub. Don't want to spill bong water on my overalls.

JK, I'm not retired yet, so can't do that.