Right side Frame Rail removal on WD45
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Topic: Right side Frame Rail removal on WD45
Posted By: bcorradi
Subject: Right side Frame Rail removal on WD45
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2015 at 8:07am
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Hi All, I'm restoring a WD45 and I'm going to remove the right frame rail to try to fix the hand clutch slop. Is there anything I should be aware of or be cautious off before I remove it? Thanks, Brad
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Posted By: Orange Blood
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2015 at 10:36am
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As long as the Left side is in tact and tight, you really shouldn't have a problem taking it off without any other consideration. To be sure, throw a jack under the bell housing, to add just a little support, don't take up any significant weight on the jack. ------------- Still in use: HD7 WC C CA WD 2-WD45 WD45LP WD45D D14 3-D17 D17LP 2-D19D D19LP 190XTD 190XTLP 720 D21 220 7020 7030 7040 7045 3-7060 Projects: 3-U UC 2-G 2-B 2-C CA 7-WC RC WDLP WF D14 D21 210 7045 N7 |
Posted By: Ted in NE-OH
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2015 at 12:41pm
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Drain the tranny oil as the oil will come out where the belt pulley was. ------------- CA, WD, C, 3 Bs, 2 Gs, WC, I-400, 914 |
Posted By: bcorradi
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2015 at 1:34pm
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Ok thank you both for the quick response. I'm restoring a WD45 and I bought two 7/8" ID and 1" OD diameter bushings to hopefully take away the slop in the hand clutch. Is there anything else I should look at or do while I have the rail off? |
Posted By: CTuckerNWIL
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2015 at 2:06pm
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Maybe a new seal for the belt pulley. It's a lot easier to change with the frame rail off. Also any issues with the hydraulic pump could be addressed easier. Maybe remove it and clean the sludge out of the sump.
------------- http://www.ae-ta.com" rel="nofollow - http://www.ae-ta.com Lena 1935 WC12xxx, Willie 1951 CA6xx Dad bought new, 1954WD45 PS, 1960 D17 NF |
Posted By: bcorradi
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2015 at 3:12pm
| Ok thank you. |
Posted By: B26240
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2015 at 4:00pm
| I'm with Charlie on the idea of taking the pump off to clean the oil housing, when I did mine there was black sludge on the bottom. Also the best way to clean everything and maybe paint the inside of the frame rail. |
Posted By: bcorradi
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2015 at 4:01pm
| Thanks B26240. Where about in MN are you if I may ask? |
Posted By: B26240
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2015 at 6:28pm
| 20 miles north of Grand Rapids MN |
Posted By: MACK
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2015 at 9:43pm
| I would pull the pin the lever sets on and make a new one. MACK |
Posted By: bcorradi
Date Posted: 23 Jul 2015 at 12:47pm
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Wow cool I grew up in Chisholm actually. I heard there was a guy by Deer River that has a lot of Allis parts? Ok thanks Mack.
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Posted By: Sugarmaker
Date Posted: 24 Jul 2015 at 9:25pm
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hi, After doing two WD's recently I would suggest rebuilding (new seals and gaskets) in the hydraulic pump. Also if your going to get the castings cleaned up, I would suggest supporting the tractor (engine and transmission) and pulling both rails. It will make the clean up easier. Yes the seal for pulley 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: DaveKamp
Date Posted: 25 Jul 2015 at 1:25pm
You should be aware that, once you remove one side and clean it all out to correct problems, you'll feel obligated to scrub and paint it prior to reassembly, and then feel the need to repeat on the other side. This leads to pulling the transmission, replacing the hand-clutch and that one noisy gear, new rear end seals, an engine rebuild, new tires, gaskets, belts, hoses, decals... Removing that one frame rail, consequently, becomes very, very expensive...  ------------- Ten Amendments, Ten Commandments, and one Golden Rule solve most every problem. Citrus hand-cleaner with Pumice does the rest. |
bcorradi wrote:Posted By: Sugarmaker
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2015 at 9:09pm
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Unfortunately, Dave is right on! 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: bcorradi
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2015 at 11:16pm
| Lol that is completely understandable and i believe it. |