Brackets, carb question, and general pics of my "O"

[jaykhjr]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

Finally. Good deal.




No, you do not have to take the key out first. Clean up the shaft with some emry cloth, and a wire brush. You do have to loosen up or remove the set screws first... I remove them and spray Kroil in the holes. May need some heat on the center of the pulley. You need the puller from Jeff.




Why do you need to take it off? Paint?
IMPACT GUN. Go get one.




Oh, you can probably run a die down it and fix it. But you need to put a nut on while pulling the wheel until it comes loose. You are going to have to do something before you pull the wheel though because you swelled the end of the shaft now.

Ok, got the steering taken apart. Couple questions. Based on pictures below... what am I missing from steering? I think i need a new upper bearing and seal. The cam follower appears to be in good condition. I need a new steering gear seal, the old one was trashed. Before ordering, i want to make sure i can fix the flared out end I messed up yesterday.

Next question, is this the correct generator starter? The way its connected with washers as a spacer makes me wonder if wrong...

[jaykhjr]

More steering pics

[jaykhjr]

And the rest of the steering pics... should I replace tie rod ends and ball joints while I'm at it? Am I missing any buts or bolts from steering?

[jaykhjr]

And the generator... what do you think?

[J-Mech]

Ok.... so, I can't tell if anything on your steering is worn out with it all still covered in grease. Clean it all up and post pictures.

Yes, replace all the bearings. The upper bushing can be replaced with a bearing, and I would suggest it. No, I do not have the part number.

Yes, you should replace all the tie rods. If you want original style, you can get them about anywhere. If you want better, order heim joints. You can get either from McMaster Carr.

I thought you said you disconnected the wiring harness? Looks like the starter still has wires hooked to it.... and so does the coil. Come on man. Get the harness unhooked from EVERYTHING and go throw it in the trash.

I would think the issue with the S/G would be painfully obvious..... it has no rear mount. It isn't connected with washers as shims. The big stainless band clamp is holding it on. Come on, you have to know that isn't right. The mounting ear is broken off the rear end cap. At the very least, you need another end cap.

[jaykhjr]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

Ok.... so, I can't tell if anything on your steering is worn out with it all still covered in grease. Clean it all up and post pictures.

Yes, replace all the bearings. The upper bushing can be replaced with a bearing, and I would suggest it. No, I do not have the part number.

Yes, you should replace all the tie rods. If you want original style, you can get them about anywhere. If you want better, order heim joints. You can get either from McMaster Carr.

I thought you said you disconnected the wiring harness? Looks like the starter still has wires hooked to it.... and so does the coil. Come on man. Get the harness unhooked from EVERYTHING and go throw it in the trash.

I would think the issue with the S/G would be painfully obvious..... it has no rear mount. It isn't connected with washers as shims. The big stainless band clamp is holding it on. Come on, you have to know that isn't right. The mounting ear is broken off the rear end cap. At the very least, you need another end cap.

I didnt have a ton of time tonight so I'll get them cleaned up later this week.

I'll have to look into the tie rods. Thanks!

And the generator... I'll have to look at it better, I guess it just looked longer than it was supposed to be, I'll see if I can just order a cap. Only reason wiring is still attached is because i took the whole electrical system off at once. No worries, i promise all that junk will end up in the trash. I am going to stop at tractor supply later this week and see if i can find a bearing to replace the plastic upper bearing.

Thanks again!

[jaykhjr]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

Ok.... so, I can't tell if anything on your steering is worn out with it all still covered in grease. Clean it all up and post pictures.

Yes, replace all the bearings. The upper bushing can be replaced with a bearing, and I would suggest it. No, I do not have the part number.

Yes, you should replace all the tie rods. If you want original style, you can get them about anywhere. If you want better, order heim joints. You can get either from McMaster Carr.

I thought you said you disconnected the wiring harness? Looks like the starter still has wires hooked to it.... and so does the coil. Come on man. Get the harness unhooked from EVERYTHING and go throw it in the trash.

I would think the issue with the S/G would be painfully obvious..... it has no rear mount. It isn't connected with washers as shims. The big stainless band clamp is holding it on. Come on, you have to know that isn't right. The mounting ear is broken off the rear end cap. At the very least, you need another end cap.

You are right, I suck. It's very broken.

[J-Mech]

The bearing you want will have either a lip, or a snap ring on one side. For some reason, I was thinking someone found a wheel bearing made just like the later Cubs used that was an exact fit.... but I don't remember. Maybe someone else will chime in.

On the end cap, a used one should be just fine.

[jaykhjr]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

The bearing you want will have either a lip, or a snap ring on one side. For some reason, I was thinking someone found a wheel bearing made just like the later Cubs used that was an exact fit.... but I don't remember. Maybe someone else will chime in.

On the end cap, a used one should be just fine.

I saw a video on YouTube. The guy used a bearing with a lip on it for the top bearing... but the video says he "thinks" he got it at tractor supply... so.hopefully he thought right.

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by jaykhjr

I saw a video on YouTube. The guy used a bearing with a lip on it for the top bearing... but the video says he "thinks" he got it at tractor supply... so.hopefully he thought right.

Well, if it's a wheel bearing like I think it is, he likely did. More than one bearing style will work. Wheel bearing, sealed ball bearing..... more than one option.