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KensAuto · « **Reply #200 on:** March 03, 2022, 09:47:07 PM »

Quote from: JR on March 03, 2022, 09:04:14 PM

I will have to remember them. Using NAPA cost me at least $400 for 3-4 hoses, but done as I waited.

Sometimes you just can't wait.
FYI, I ordered last Monday 21st and received this Monday 28th. Not too bad if you're not in a bind.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #201 on:** March 03, 2022, 09:53:46 PM »

Quote from: KensAuto on March 03, 2022, 09:47:07 PM

Quote from: JR on March 03, 2022, 09:04:14 PM
I will have to remember them. Using NAPA cost me at least $400 for 3-4 hoses, but done as I waited.
Sometimes you just can't wait.
FYI, I ordered last Monday 21st and received this Monday 28th. Not too bad if you're not in a bind.

The dreaded gland seal replacement...

JR · « **Reply #202 on:** March 03, 2022, 10:11:56 PM »

Guess I'm about to loose my ram virginity. Watching vids (mostly the ausie guy) and have seen some nasty ones.

KensAuto · « **Reply #203 on:** March 05, 2022, 10:06:35 PM »

Finished the POS finally.

A crappy paint job for a crappy ram.

Next up, building the engine. The long block is together, just resealing injectors and other small tasks left

JR · « **Reply #204 on:** March 05, 2022, 10:39:47 PM »

And its baby crappy yellow!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #205 on:** March 06, 2022, 09:26:01 AM »

Quote from: JR on March 05, 2022, 10:39:47 PM

And its baby crappy yellow!

^^^^You trying to poke the Ken here???^^^

;-)

JR · « **Reply #206 on:** March 06, 2022, 10:47:30 AM »

Hmmm,,,,

KensAuto · « **Reply #207 on:** March 06, 2022, 05:15:20 PM »

I think I should've made a separate thread for the dozer project. She's dragging on per usual.

Almost ready to install:

Flyin6 · « **Reply #208 on:** March 06, 2022, 05:29:56 PM »

That looks great!

JR · « **Reply #209 on:** March 06, 2022, 06:09:28 PM »

Another is about to start for me.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #210 on:** March 07, 2022, 06:06:01 AM »

Purdy….

Forgive my ignorance is that a 3 cyl? For some reason I thought it looked like a v6 in the earlier photos.

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stlaser · « **Reply #211 on:** March 07, 2022, 09:33:28 AM »

Looking at exhaust I’d recon 4cyl

KensAuto · « **Reply #212 on:** March 07, 2022, 09:49:12 AM »

Correct Charles. 152ci with a whopping 42hp.
She weighs more than a small block Chevy tho.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #213 on:** March 07, 2022, 11:13:52 AM »

Post 148 shows. Head gasket that looks like three pistons to me

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KensAuto · « **Reply #214 on:** March 07, 2022, 09:02:11 PM »

Made some progress.

Kinda weird, there's only 4 large bell housing bolts holding that motor in. There's zero support up front.

JR · « **Reply #215 on:** March 07, 2022, 09:10:16 PM »

Is it ballanced off the rear mount around the bell housing?

KensAuto · « **Reply #216 on:** March 07, 2022, 09:52:33 PM »

Quote from: JR on March 07, 2022, 09:10:16 PM

Is it ballanced off the rear mount around the bell housing?

Everything from the bell housing back is bolted solid to the frame. .. no rubber.
The hydro pump and radiator also hang off the front of the engine.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #217 on:** March 08, 2022, 07:41:49 AM »

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on March 07, 2022, 11:13:52 AM

Post 148 shows. Head gasket that looks like three pistons to me

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The pic in 190 sure makes it look like a v6. The angle i guess

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KensAuto · « **Reply #218 on:** March 10, 2022, 10:39:05 PM »

Found the bearings out in the alternator. I'm not sure how I missed that on disassembly but whatever.
There's only a couple options out there and they start at $250.
Was able to find the bearings locally and Napa had one set of brushes in Arizona, and I bought them.

After that sidestep I finished the install.
She runs pretty good, so far...and no leaks yet.

Next up, reseal the hydraulic pump and install in the front of the motor.
Yes, I alternate between engine and motor. Don't believe the myth.

rpar86 · « **Reply #219 on:** March 10, 2022, 10:54:45 PM »

No leaks? You sure you put fluids in it?

JR · « **Reply #220 on:** March 10, 2022, 11:16:12 PM »

Ouch, $250, H better be happy!!

I have used Boca Bearing with good results. All they do.

KensAuto · « **Reply #221 on:** March 11, 2022, 12:25:20 AM »

Quote from: rpar86 on March 10, 2022, 10:54:45 PM

No leaks? You sure you put fluids in it?

... come to think of it...

JR, pretty cool with John Deere parts. Punch the part number in to most catalogue interchanges and something pops up. My parts supplier had the bearings on the shelf.

Now, for everything else, most parts are all gone, used or new. I bought the last Napa fuel filter nationwide, then bought the last Wix version off rock auto 5 minutes ago. Plenty of oil and air filters but no hydraulic filters except straight from Baldwin... just ordered 2.
Yesterday my order was entirely refunded from a tractor supply company on the web that said they had everything, but ended up having nothing at all.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #222 on:** March 11, 2022, 09:01:20 AM »

Quite a nice fluid change there Ken.
I am sure you are proud of that rapid overhaul. I hope it lasts you years and years!

JR · « **Reply #223 on:** March 11, 2022, 11:59:42 AM »

From the master himself!

KensAuto · « **Reply #224 on:** March 11, 2022, 08:25:36 PM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on March 11, 2022, 09:01:20 AM

Quite a nice fluid change there Ken.
I am sure you are proud of that rapid overhaul. I hope it lasts you years and years!

Yeah, can't wait to get it up to Idaho.

Got the hydraulic pump resealed and installed.

Next up, finish installing the hoses and cylinder on the driver's side.

JR · « **Reply #225 on:** March 11, 2022, 10:21:45 PM »

How much does this puppy wiegh?

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #226 on:** March 11, 2022, 11:14:18 PM »

Not as much as you would think jr, I think he’s 12ton if I remember

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JR · « **Reply #227 on:** March 12, 2022, 12:05:39 AM »

What would you tow it with? Well over 26k unless they aren't looking.

KensAuto · « **Reply #228 on:** March 12, 2022, 01:24:22 AM »

Quote from: JR on March 11, 2022, 10:21:45 PM

How much does this puppy wiegh?

11,000.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #229 on:** March 12, 2022, 08:42:48 AM »

Quote from: KensAuto on March 12, 2022, 01:24:22 AM

Quote from: JR on March 11, 2022, 10:21:45 PM
How much does this puppy wiegh?
11,000.

My bad. Lol

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #230 on:** March 12, 2022, 09:07:35 AM »

I really enjoyed this splendid "little" build here. Ken, you stayed focused, dug in and spent the money to do it right and even painted it up all pretty-like.

Who can agree with me, this is one of the nicest/quick builds we have seen here?

I look forward to seeing pics of this thing pushing dirt on Ken's new place for years to come. Maybe you'll let me run it for a little bit should I ever get up there to visit.

stlaser · « **Reply #231 on:** March 12, 2022, 09:53:52 AM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on March 12, 2022, 09:07:35 AM

Maybe you'll let me run it for a little bit should I ever get up there to visit.

Ken, & I think I speak for everyone here. If and when this happens please make sure H is the only tool on the ground available to run over!

KensAuto · « **Reply #232 on:** March 12, 2022, 10:38:21 AM »

I will definitely hide the chainsaws in the shed, then hide the shed!

dave945 · « **Reply #233 on:** March 12, 2022, 02:04:41 PM »

Been fun to watch this one start to finish in less than a season while I can still remember what the start was like. Good work Ken, it looks great.

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KensAuto · « **Reply #234 on:** March 12, 2022, 04:01:00 PM »

Thanks Dave.

Today I finished the hydraulic hoses and cylinder, filled and tested the system, and believe it or not nothing has started leaking yet. (I don't believe it because it's rare to get 100% the first time on larger jobs).

Also installed the radiator housing (not fun by myself) and the side panels.
The hood will be last after some updated lights .

Oh, and peeled off the dealer stickers and put stars in their place. If I were them, I wouldn't claim this one came through their shop. It's not a bad machine but they should've done better for the price.

JR · « **Reply #235 on:** March 12, 2022, 04:08:02 PM »

Yep, very nice job Ken. Hope my 305 goes about the same.

Over 26k was reffering to the GVW when towing that pup.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #236 on:** March 12, 2022, 04:30:32 PM »

I’m hoping ya post a video of you pushin some trees down!!

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stlaser · « **Reply #237 on:** March 12, 2022, 04:49:35 PM »

So assuming this is going north permanently? You putting up a pole barn this year?

KensAuto · « **Reply #238 on:** March 12, 2022, 08:32:05 PM »

Quote from: stlaser on March 12, 2022, 04:49:35 PM

So assuming this is going north permanently? You putting up a pole barn this year?

Yes, on the destination.
Naw on the barn...there's still room under the awning after putting on the last 20 feet of tin.

JR, close. 11k+6500 trailer+ 10k for the truck= 25,999.

rpar86 · « **Reply #239 on:** March 12, 2022, 08:40:38 PM »

Quote from: KensAuto on March 12, 2022, 08:32:05 PM

Quote from: stlaser on March 12, 2022, 04:49:35 PM
So assuming this is going north permanently? You putting up a pole barn this year?
Yes, on the destination.
Naw on the barn...there's still room under the awning after putting on the last 20 feet of tin.

JR, close. 11k+6500 trailer+ 10k for the truck= 25,999.

Just like on the side of moving trucks ;)

JR · « **Reply #240 on:** March 12, 2022, 09:14:24 PM »

Perfect, just like my adventures,,,,,,

dave945 · « **Reply #241 on:** March 12, 2022, 09:27:40 PM »

Just tell them you are underweight without inflation

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #242 on:** March 13, 2022, 09:37:14 AM »

Quote from: KensAuto on March 12, 2022, 08:32:05 PM

Quote from: stlaser on March 12, 2022, 04:49:35 PM
So assuming this is going north permanently? You putting up a pole barn this year?
Yes, on the destination.
Naw on the barn...there's still room under the awning after putting on the last 20 feet of tin.

JR, close. 11k+6500 trailer+ 10k for the truck= 25,999.

Being somewhat of a study of math, I find this equation to be interesting in a government sort of way... ;-)

Flyin6 · « **Reply #243 on:** March 13, 2022, 09:38:04 AM »

Quote from: dave945 on March 12, 2022, 09:27:40 PM

Just tell them you are underweight without inflation

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7 1/2 percent now. Give it till early summer, and heck, he could be 10-11%

JR · « **Reply #244 on:** March 14, 2022, 01:49:12 PM »

Remember, they do the rate without oil and food. Bet we are closer to 15% in reality.

"I DID THAT" got my sticker on the way, we need that as an emoji

KensAuto · « **Reply #245 on:** March 14, 2022, 09:25:56 PM »

Changed the reverser, transmission, and final drive fluids. Good thing since they had water in the bottom. Painted the skid plate, straightened the mounts, and installed.

Welded up the dozer blade pivot point. It was missing a 1/2" of material.
It was bad enough that the lower clamshell was barely holding the blade

JR · « **Reply #246 on:** March 15, 2022, 12:10:14 AM »

Nice work, putting me to shame (I may have to work harder)

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #247 on:** March 15, 2022, 12:44:51 AM »

Ken how does that work? Does it rotate and lock ?

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dave945 · « **Reply #248 on:** March 15, 2022, 06:21:54 AM »

Post #141 has a picture of the blade being removed. Said it had to be rotated 90 degrees on the one pin to get it off.

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KensAuto · « **Reply #249 on:** March 15, 2022, 09:23:47 AM »

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on March 15, 2022, 12:44:51 AM

Ken how does that work? Does it rotate and lock ?

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What Dave #2 said.
The cylinder hooks to the left side.

The whole blade has to be rotated because you can't get to the bolts in the upper clamshell. I didn't even know that pin was in there at first.