New engine for the 45
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Topic: New engine for the 45
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Subject: New engine for the 45
Date Posted: 30 Mar 2015 at 12:18pm
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I've been working on rebuilding an engine for my 45 for quite a while now. The one in it still runs great but leaks oil like a sieve. My plan is to pull it and replace then do a rear-main, pan gasket, front seal job on it. Thought I would post some pics of the progress. A shot of the block after hot-tank. Wasn't real impressed with the lack of cleaning. http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0500_zps4vmtt73p.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  I wound up having to use a WD block. couple shots after I finished the clean-up. http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0501_zpsogn7qqyf.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0502_zps6d8veor2.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Here's a shot of the crank going in. This was quite a process. The block had no shims in it. I thought, cool, been line-bored. Wrong, just had all the shims removed. Spent a coupe of weeks making shims and measuring to get where I was happy with the clearance. http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0503_zpsv0z64qtz.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  The rotating assembly finally together. http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0517_zpsor4fswbt.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Being a WD block, the main bolts were lock-wired. I worried about this for quite a while then decided to just buy some pliers and wire and learn to do it. http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0518_zpstm4vqzyp.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Not as good as the guys on U-tube but a whole lot better than what I found when I pulled the pan. Made a few 'bones' learning the process. http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0520_zpsiajevdu1.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Oil pump and timing cover on. http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0521_zpsg5harxwu.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  That's all for now. Will update as I make progress, Mike. |
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Posted By: 1terrygladys
Date Posted: 30 Mar 2015 at 12:36pm
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Thanks for your pictures. I'm impressed. Terry ------------- WD-45, WD, Unstyled WC, SC Disk, JD 4430D, JD 4010D, JD B, Iowa pastor & disciple of Jesus Christ |
Posted By: nella(Pa)
Date Posted: 30 Mar 2015 at 1:39pm
| The engine you are rebuilding, is it a WD or a WD45? |
Posted By: Dick L
Date Posted: 30 Mar 2015 at 2:21pm
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I don't have a lot of knowledge about the difference between WC, WD, WD45 blocks. I was under the impression that the block I have with the side plate over the pushrods was a WC only. I would guess that the internals are interchangeable???? Very nice clean job. It looks like you have covered the details. Nice clear pictures also. 
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Posted By: Mike Plotner
Date Posted: 30 Mar 2015 at 2:43pm
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nope, WD's had pushrod covers on the side of the block too. WD-45's didnt ------------- 2001 Gleaner R42, 1978 7060, 1977 7000, 1966 190 XT, 1966 D-17 Series IV and 1952 WD and more keep my farm running! |
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 30 Mar 2015 at 3:02pm
| Thanks guys. It is a 45, everything but the block. The 45 block I have is not good. The sleeve standout was all over the place. I haven't junked that block yet but probably will. Wanted to get the motor done in time to change it this spring. I had a tired wd motor so decided to use the block. Looking for another 45 block would have set me back at least a few weeks. |
Posted By: Don(MO)
Date Posted: 30 Mar 2015 at 7:15pm
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Looks like you are going at it the right way, keep up the good work. I don't understand all the broken wire. lol
------------- 3 WD45's with power steering,G,D15 fork lift,D19, W-Speed Patrol, "A" Gleaner with a 330 corn head,"66" combine,roto-baler, and lots of Snap Coupler implements to make them work for their keep. |
Posted By: Ted J
Date Posted: 30 Mar 2015 at 7:28pm
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Nice job. What did you do to clean up that block after it came out the first time? Looks really good!
------------- "Allis-Express" 19?? WC / 1941 C / 1952 CA / 1956 WD45 / 1957 WD45 / 1958 D-17 |
Posted By: j.w.freck
Date Posted: 30 Mar 2015 at 7:52pm
| like the aircraft safety job,had to have a pair of safety wire twisters..... |
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 31 Mar 2015 at 12:51am
| Don, not broken. Just not happy with the fit so I cut it off and tried again until I was satisfied. Yes the safety wire twisting pliers make quick work of the process. |
Posted By: B26240
Date Posted: 31 Mar 2015 at 6:34am
| Nice job !! Better to go slow and get it right the first time. |
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 31 Mar 2015 at 8:22am
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Ted J wrote:Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 01 Apr 2015 at 1:27pm
| I will try to keep this updated through the process. I am ready to put the pan on now, Thanks to Don for the demo and video. Without that it would have been interesting trying to get it sealed up. Still could be but I feel like I've got a fighting chance. |
Posted By: Don(MO)
Date Posted: 01 Apr 2015 at 5:20pm
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Did you change the cam bearings too.
------------- 3 WD45's with power steering,G,D15 fork lift,D19, W-Speed Patrol, "A" Gleaner with a 330 corn head,"66" combine,roto-baler, and lots of Snap Coupler implements to make them work for their keep. |
Posted By: REEDE
Date Posted: 01 Apr 2015 at 8:08pm
| Thanks for sharing the pictures. |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 01 Apr 2015 at 8:13pm
| Very nice job. Thanks for sharing the pictures and comments. |
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 02 Apr 2015 at 12:57am
| Yes, new cam bearings. When I started on this, i didn't really set a budget. Probably a good thing. Got some pics of the head I will post soon. I think the only things that are not new is the casting and the valve springs. |
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 02 Apr 2015 at 12:35pm
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The pan is finally on. Been a little apprehensive about this, fingers crossed she seals up. http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0523_zps0tvkiyxk.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Up-rite and headed in the right direction. http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0524_zpsgyvfzmg3.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  There have been several people who helped a lot with this project. Thanks to Don and Rick from Mo. and Reede at the Central Ia. Farm Store. I bought the crank from Rick and got a nice clutch set-up from him too. Pics of that later, Mike. |
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 03 Apr 2015 at 4:54pm
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Made a little progress today. Got the head and plate on. Had to interrupt the fun to rebuild corn meters for the planter. Hopefully be planting corn in a couple weeks. Here's a couple shots of the head back from the machine shop. http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0504_zpsvfds45rk.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0505_zpsoseoo5zb.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0506_zps1dq2yuqi.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  And finally bolted down. http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0530_zpsggzjcil2.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0531_zpsjgqg0cst.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  I feel like I'm getting close, won't be long and paint will start flying. Not my strongest suit. Hopefully it will look ok. |
Posted By: Don(MO)
Date Posted: 03 Apr 2015 at 5:14pm
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Mike you might turn the oil filter housing over.
------------- 3 WD45's with power steering,G,D15 fork lift,D19, W-Speed Patrol, "A" Gleaner with a 330 corn head,"66" combine,roto-baler, and lots of Snap Coupler implements to make them work for their keep. |
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 03 Apr 2015 at 10:30pm
| Thanks Don, I might have caught that before it goes in the tractor. At least I hope I would have. |
Posted By: Don(MO)
Date Posted: 04 Apr 2015 at 10:08am
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Mike you are doing a good rebuilding the WD/WD45 engine that it's hard to find stuff to pic on you. lol kip up the good work and post more pics. ------------- 3 WD45's with power steering,G,D15 fork lift,D19, W-Speed Patrol, "A" Gleaner with a 330 corn head,"66" combine,roto-baler, and lots of Snap Coupler implements to make them work for their keep. |
Posted By: Stan IL&TN
Date Posted: 04 Apr 2015 at 10:33am
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Nice work Mike. You are doing great. ------------- 1957 WD45 dad's first AC 1968 one-seventy 1956 F40 Ferguson |
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 04 Apr 2015 at 8:16pm
| Thanks, I've got some more pics and will take more as I progress. Got the oil filter situation straightened out today but that was all. Had to go to the farm and get the planter ready to go. This spring has been a lot better than last year. |
Posted By: TedBuiskerN.IL.
Date Posted: 04 Apr 2015 at 10:54pm
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Are there any secrets to get that oil filter housing sealed? I think all of mine leak. ------------- Most problems can be solved with the proper application of high explosives. |
Posted By: DaveKamp
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2015 at 9:03am
Yes, they all leak.  From what I've experienced, I see two major issues: 1 Cork gasket shot 2 Aluminum base warped from someone overtightening the bolts trying to accomodate #1. Worst one I had was warped bad enough that I had to take it off, get it really, really clean. Then I filled the voids on the back side with hard-setting epoxy, then milled the face flat, then reinstalled it onto the tractor with a gasket I made out of neoprene gasket material. It doesn't leak... yet...  ------------- Ten Amendments, Ten Commandments, and one Golden Rule solve most every problem. Citrus hand-cleaner with Pumice does the rest. |
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 19 Apr 2015 at 12:52pm
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Time for a little update. I had quite a time with the rocker arms. Tip for anyone else doing this, head, rocker-arm support stand, stud, and valve cover are all specific to 3 or 4 inch head. This engine has the four inch head from a 45, the wd engine I got the block from had the three inch. Long story short, I spent a lot of time getting all the parts to match. http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0537_zpsygtpfanc.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Here's one of my time killers. Had the wrong valve cover ready for paint. The right one wasn't. http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0537_zpsygtpfanc.jpg.html" rel="nofollow"> I had one adjusting screw that wouldn't turn. Did a total tear down to change it, put new corks in while apart. http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0538_zpssfvdcfbr.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Just about ready for paint. http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0540_zpsvixvp2qg.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  When I installed the governor spring and cover I discovered I had plumed the oil lines incorrectly. Got that straightened out and masked everything off. http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0542_zpsg3hsqbhr.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0543_zps4doa8ily.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  The primer laid down real nice. http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0545_zpsbagwarmm.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0546_zpsmtsbkkiy.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Since I had the tall valve cover naked, went ahead and primed it too. Thought about painting it but not sure if I will use it or sell it. Can always paint later. http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0547_zpsjqat2kb4.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  And painted, three coats of pure misery for me. If I ever learn how to paint without runs I will be one happy guy. http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0549_zpsr2vhl8em.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0550_zpsdmixrtwn.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  |
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 19 Apr 2015 at 12:56pm
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I missed the shot of the two valve covers. Probably spent two hours cleaning that thing prepping for paint. http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0536_zpsz2q1f6i5.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  |
Posted By: bigcountry48
Date Posted: 19 Apr 2015 at 1:05pm
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What ended up happening to the other block? Was it any good? ------------- 1950 B, 1952 pulling wd, and 1954 wd45 |
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 19 Apr 2015 at 1:18pm
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While I have the tractor apart I,m going to replace the hand clutch. Upgrading to a three disc. Got a NOS spring (with red stripe) and the unit off e-bay. http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0544_zpsvznlej0x.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  I set this up according to the manual, clearance checked right on when done. Hopefully I don't have to adjust it after installation. Also have a freshly surfaced flywheel, new ring gear, (real bargain on e-bay) and 9 spring clutch and pressure plate from Rick. http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0525_zpsgjxc6frk.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Thought I had a pic of the clutch but can't find it. Found it. http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0526_zpstzu8es9c.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  |
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 19 Apr 2015 at 1:20pm
| I still have the other block. Not going to use it. I would sell it though, and pretty reasonable at that. |
Posted By: Norm
Date Posted: 19 Apr 2015 at 7:47pm
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Nice job! Your safety wire looks good too...I'd let you work on my airplane, if I still had one. I've been working on and inspecting aircraft for 40+ years and just now starting my first tractor restoration...an old 1950 Allis WD. |
Posted By: Sugarmaker
Date Posted: 21 Apr 2015 at 8:07am
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Mike, The engine work looks great. And looks like the machining and mechanical work will be good for another 60 years! Are you going to restore the rest of the tractor too? Love the 45's. I have a spare engine setting in the garage that is the opposite of your build. (its not together) But has a 45 block with WD head components. I think your work is very good. Nice paint job too! Your attention to details shows! Regards, Chris ------------- D17 1958 (NFE), WD45 1954 (NFE), WD 1952 (NFE), WD 1950 (WFE), Allis F-40 forklift, Allis CA, Allis D14, Ford Jubilee, Many IH Cub Cadets, 32 Ford Dump, 65 Comet. |
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 21 Apr 2015 at 12:45pm
| I don't really consider this a restoration. Just like to fix the things that are not right. Like leaking oil on the trailer when I go somewhere to plow. Someday I would like to get a fresh coat of paint on the whole thing complete with new decals. |
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 11 May 2015 at 10:31pm
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Time for another update. I rebuilt this engine at my house in town in the basement, it has a garage stall so getting it out wasn't hard. Getting it in the pick-up for the trip to the farm was another story. The uncle brought his 706 with cherry picker to town and loading was a breeze. http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0577_zpssmvg2drr.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Getting ready to pull the engine started with a trip to the power washer. http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0579_zps9orjxjd3.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Getting there. http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0581_zpstjjuswpr.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  The 6080 gets into the act. http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0582_zpsmsqslddz.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  I was hoping to get the engine back in and running today, (Monday). That didn't happen. Once we got the engine out all these other little things popped up. Alternator brackets, power steering needs work, changing the hand-clutch is going to be more time consuming than I thought but now is the time to address these problems. Should have more pics this weekend. Once I get the torque tube out it should be downhill from there, (I hope). |
Posted By: SteveM C/IL
Date Posted: 11 May 2015 at 10:49pm
| None of it's hard....just takes time.You'll get there. |
Posted By: Don(MO)
Date Posted: 11 May 2015 at 10:57pm
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It's all about that one bolt at a time thing. You are doing a fine job.
------------- 3 WD45's with power steering,G,D15 fork lift,D19, W-Speed Patrol, "A" Gleaner with a 330 corn head,"66" combine,roto-baler, and lots of Snap Coupler implements to make them work for their keep. |
Posted By: Dick L
Date Posted: 12 May 2015 at 6:07am
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I have not been keeping up with this but You are doing a great job. Real nice clear pictures also. Attention to the details shows. I was able to stop the oil filter housing leaks by filling the hollow area with bondo and filing it flat on one. I also used a straight edged ruler and flat sanding disc with an angle die grinder on the block under the housing. I didn't do it to all of them like I should have. I know this would be for another time. |
Posted By: GaryL
Date Posted: 12 May 2015 at 8:00am
| Please continue posting pictures of the work as it progresses. It gives noobs, such as myself, and idea of what to expect when we get to that stage of rebuilding. |
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 12 May 2015 at 8:13am
| Thanks guys. The hard part of this is fighting the temptation. Really want to hear that new engine run. But, no better time to fix things than when it's already torn apart. I worked on the universal joint in the steering yesterday, new one is supposed to be here today. Also cherry picked parts for the reassembly. Changed the throw-out bearing, drained all the hydraulic oil and tranny grease. Torque tube is loose, ready for removal for the hand-clutch R&R. I will get pics of that, tractor will be down to the rear end, one frame rail and the front bolster. |
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 25 May 2015 at 9:37pm
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Time for another update. Haven't had time to post pics for a while. This is where the tear-down finally ended. http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0586_zpsuukapt8n.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  A work bench is where you find it. Time to get that hand clutch out! This stumped me for a while. Was late in the day and I had forgot the manual in town. Did some cleaning and went home to read up, wasn't bad to tear down after reading the book. http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0587_zpsdzp6zmhn.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Here's the new one at home. I don't know if I made every mistake possible but it had to be close. A very good feeling when it was finally in and right. http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0588_zpsyyfyngf3.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Another good feeling, torque-tube and bell housing back in place. Even got the gf to help. http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0590_zpstubsdod3.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  The cherry picker was pretty handy, shed's not big enough to get the 6080 in and maneuver. http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0591_zpsc5ogphrm.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  My modified alternator brackets, (new design, not proven yet) http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0593_zpsxwvrkrrg.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0594_zps8g8d9ybj.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  This is what I'm replacing. http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0595_zpsozeqr9hi.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0596_zpsbbdgu8hf.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Faith-full helper, http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0596_zpsbbdgu8hf.jpg.html" rel="nofollow"> Frame rail back on. http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0601_zpsbqv6udwp.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Had to take the flywheel off the old engine for the bolts. Glad I had one surfaced and ready to go. This one is headed for scrap, heat checks are clear through. http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0602_zpseukxwp58.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0603_zpsimf2itxs.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Pressure plate not real good either. http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0606_zps74kafxsv.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Time for a test fit. Couldn't get the input shaft to line up so had to quit for the day. It's amazing how much that can help. Also I didn't have a shaft to line up the clutch disc with the pilot bearing, figured my eyeballing must have been off. Stopped at a friends house to make one. He says, I've got a universal set. Turned out he had a shaft out of a WD as well as several others. (He's a hard core IH guy). To my surprise, my eyeballing was dead-nuts. Just needed to turn the shaft to get it to go. http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0607_zpsq0z4pmrf.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  In place. http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0608_zpsh0k5dge2.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  This was toward the end of the day, got a little more done after the last pic. http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0609_zpsni47hwqc.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Biggest snag hit today was the crankshaft pulley. It's got the char-lynn add on and it's loose. Shouldn't be too bad to fix but it's not going to run til it is. |
Posted By: CrestonM
Date Posted: 25 May 2015 at 9:58pm
I love re-building engines. Great fun, most of the time. Only thing it takes a LOT of $$$ to do it right. 
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Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 01 Jul 2015 at 1:35pm
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Update time again. I got this thing running about a month ago, finally shot a start-up video. Time to post things seems to be at a premium these days. http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah105/dlsledge51/100_0623_zpsp080qa1k.mp4" rel="nofollow"> This is my first attempt at posting video so bear with me if it doesn't work. |
Posted By: bigcountry48
Date Posted: 01 Jul 2015 at 2:59pm
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Video works! That thing sounds nice, you've really done some good work on that motor! ------------- 1950 B, 1952 pulling wd, and 1954 wd45 |
Posted By: DSeries4
Date Posted: 01 Jul 2015 at 7:59pm
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Nice job! You did it right!
------------- '49 G, '54 WD45, '55 CA, '56 WD45D, '57 WD45, '58 D14, '59 D14, '60 D14, '61 D15D, '66 D15II, '66 D21II, '67 D17IV, '67 D17IVD, '67 190XTD, '73 620, '76 185, '77 175, '84 8030, '85 6080 |
Posted By: WF owner
Date Posted: 02 Jul 2015 at 8:36am
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I thoroughly enjoyed this whole thread. Thanks for posting! |
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 02 Jul 2015 at 3:28pm
| Now that I've got this thing running I need to find a little work for it for break-in. I do like the way it runs. Also the new clutch is way smoother than the old one. All the heat checks were probably responsible for that. The hand clutch is smooth as silk now too. I set it up on the bench according to the book, being the first one I've done the results were great. |
Posted By: Sugarmaker
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2015 at 7:41am
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Mike, Nice job on the rebuild and the documentation! Someday I will have to tackle a engine and drive line update on one of these too! Regards, Chris ------------- D17 1958 (NFE), WD45 1954 (NFE), WD 1952 (NFE), WD 1950 (WFE), Allis F-40 forklift, Allis CA, Allis D14, Ford Jubilee, Many IH Cub Cadets, 32 Ford Dump, 65 Comet. |
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2015 at 8:47am
| Chris, I just wish I had your skill with a paint gun and the patience for the prep. |
Posted By: Rltool
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2015 at 9:54am
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Very nice job! Video worked great. Very impressed how well it started & smooth running. You did it right. Ray W. |
Posted By: TimNearFortWorth
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2015 at 7:15pm
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Any friends have a pull type brush cutter? Great for break-in as you can easily regulate the work on the engine by changing travel gears for cutting, plus cutting height to help her grunt more. Also gives you a chance to check everything else out on pto. Broke a D12 in like this and used an A-C 3-pt. 5' cutter; watched temp and oil pressure while slowly increasing load over 30-45 minutes. Cooled her slowly, dropped oil/filter and put her right back to work gradually and kept her nice and warm while regulating the load for a solid eight hours. Working the lift arms (no top link used) also gave me a chance to check the hydraulics and that fluid was also changed after a couple of days use. |
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2015 at 7:29pm
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Tim, that's a good idea. I have a snap-couple woods mower. Problem is the gear box leaks like a sieve. I have it out of the mower and partially torn apart but can't get the shaft with the seal on it out. Have the new seal and bearings. Need insight on how to get it apart. I have thought about heating it, not sure if that is the right thing to do or not. Today I put some thread sealer on the power steering resivour stud. Hopefully that will seal it up. I think that is my last oil leak. |
Posted By: Sugarmaker
Date Posted: 24 Jan 2019 at 9:44am
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Mike, I just was directed to this thread from googling WD45 hand clutch. It is a good thread that covers a lot of what I am currently doing with my old WD 45 right now. (Well in the future:)) Just wanted to check and see how the tractor is running? I am going to have the hand clutch out in the near future,, At least for inspection? Basically I am pulling the torque tube assembly at some point to replace the three seals, to keep tranny oil and hydraulic oil separated. Since I haven't done any of this any hints would be appreciated too! I will be rebuilding the 45 engine also, so this thread will help too! Hope it runs as good as it looked when you installed it! You did such a nice job of documenting your work! Regards, Chris ------------- D17 1958 (NFE), WD45 1954 (NFE), WD 1952 (NFE), WD 1950 (WFE), Allis F-40 forklift, Allis CA, Allis D14, Ford Jubilee, Many IH Cub Cadets, 32 Ford Dump, 65 Comet. |
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 24 Jan 2019 at 10:52am
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Chris, the tractor runs great! Try to use it as much as possible, though the wide front and the CA have to have time to play also. On the torque-tube; the one in this thread had a good seal area on the shaft. Got new seals from the farm store, pretty straight forward changing them. The seals have to face the chamber they are sealing. On the wide front when I went through the torque-tube I couldn't find a good original shaft. The one I used had the repair sleeve on it which is no bad thing. However the seal that it takes is hard to find. Reede at the farm store dug one up, think he said it was the last one?? If you need one you might check with Sandy Lake. The small seal on the shifter is available. I wish I would have taken the time to clean and paint the tt and the bellhousing while I had it apart. One thing time and experience showed me is that going through the timing cover would have been a good thing. It drips a very small amount of oil from the throttle shaft area. It's not a big deal, just annoying. Would be impractical to pull the cover and fix it. Maybe someone who has went through one could shed some light on how to seal one up? Any other questions, just ask, I'll answer the best I can. Maybe someone more experienced will chime in, Mike. I'm surprised that the pics show up! Good old Photo Bucket! Haven't done anything with them since they held us for ransom!!!
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Posted By: Sugarmaker
Date Posted: 24 Jan 2019 at 12:03pm
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Mike, Have found that all my photos that were held for ransom by Photobucket are working again too. They have not attempted to bill me yet either. Yea you have good pictures of your WD 45 tractor repairs! Splitting and engine work! It will inspire others. One of the reasons I wanted to bring it back to the top too! I enjoy repairing the things that need it, then daubing on some paint. My tractors don't do much work, they are pretty much retired like me!:) Stay warm! Regards, Chris ------------- D17 1958 (NFE), WD45 1954 (NFE), WD 1952 (NFE), WD 1950 (WFE), Allis F-40 forklift, Allis CA, Allis D14, Ford Jubilee, Many IH Cub Cadets, 32 Ford Dump, 65 Comet. |
Posted By: Gerald J.
Date Posted: 24 Jan 2019 at 5:11pm
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Baum Hydraulics at Omaha has a great selection of seals listed by size and type in their downloadable catalog section R. The downloadable catalog sections .pdf search much better than their web site. http://www.baumhydraulics.com" rel="nofollow - http://www.baumhydraulics.com Gerald J. |
Posted By: Dave(inMA)
Date Posted: 24 Jan 2019 at 8:29pm
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Mike, I'm not seeing the video you mention....would love to hear that baby running! Any chance you could re-post the video? I've enjoyed reading your thread very much....really nice work! Dave ------------- WC, CA, D14, WD45 |
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2019 at 9:57am
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Dave, when you click on the video link it takes you to photobucket and promptly dies. Looked on my camera and apparently I deleted it. Might still be on the old computer. I'll look this weekend. |
Posted By: Dave(inMA)
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2019 at 5:02pm
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Thanks, Mike. That was exactly the experience I had! Appreciate your looking for it - I, like many others on this Forum, really enjoy hearing the old girls running! Dave ------------- WC, CA, D14, WD45 |
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 28 Jan 2019 at 8:48am
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Dave, I found the video and another of the initial start-up on the old computer. However when I imported them all I got was a still picture, will keep trying. |