Waiting Games: 'A' project update

Well, I'm kind of at a standstill on the A. I've got the transmission back together and buttoned up (after shooting one of the detent plungers into the back of the transmission housing while trying to put the shifting forks back in - but I guess all of those years of fishing paid off!), the 'new' crankshaft in, the block is honed and on, the new mains/rods/pistons/rings all torqued down, as well as the reduction cover on and tapped with fill and drain holes. Also got the fan shaft and governor set up (see attached video that I made). Since I had it off, I installed a new bushing in the governor case as the one that was in there had quite a bit of play. Also lapped the valves quick. Finally since I didn't have much else to do, I decided to flush out the gas tank and get it ready to coat. Gave the outside a quick sanding and threw some RustOleum Rust Stopping gray enamel on the outside quick, just cause.

Going to work on the radiator top tank some on Wednesday, pick up the magneto and radiator core, as well as try again at getting the broken manifold stud out of the head. Still need to get the clutch on, as the reduction cover I picked up was for an unstyled A, and the clutch dust cover from the styled A does not fit the unstyled reduction cover - the center hole is too small, and the mounting holes do not line up.

So here it is:
- Install the head/manifold/rockers/tappet cover
- Install gov/fanshaft/magneto
- Get the radiator back together and on, along with the air cleaner assembly
- Get the clutch assembly back on
- Tighten the flywheel (I managed to get it loose, but tightening it seems to be a different story).
- Install the gas tank/new lines/carburetor
Pour in some fuel & fire it up!

This thing is coming together. Should be running in no time!

Oh almost forgot. I'll have to have the starter and generator gone through as well. But I can pull start it for the time being (or hand crank it with gloves on). Hope you guys are as excited as I am to see/hear this thing going!
How To: Governor/Fanshaft Setup

Thanks for the governor video. Good progress. Ron Mn

I have been following your posts and seem to be waiting for a new one each day, I am also in the process of redoing an 46 A with no conversions, your posts have been very helpfull to me, and nicely written, I am just an amateur so I need all the help I can get, very exited to hear your A run, hope you make a video, keep the awesome posts comin and good luck on your project

It's good to know that some are following my project. I think it is one of the best parts of restoring.. On here, our projects seem to become each others' projects, as we look for help and guidance from everyone. A guy like me, having grown up in the cities and having tractor time on weekend trips to the grandparents and the cabin, don't have many friends really in the tractor community. So, I guess this is my way to connect with people and talk about tractors. I will definitely be keeping everyone updated, and there will be a "first start" video posted.

As far as the governor video, I figured it was long overdue. Now if someone needs clarification on how to set up the governor and fan shaft there is a video out there.

Until then, I'll keep pluggin away..

You are very welcome. I figured it was long overdue, and now if someone has questions like I have had, there is a video they can watch to explain it. I should have done one of the transmission disassembly/reassembly (along with my frustration of trying to fish the detent plunger out of the rear end). I did eventually get it out, but I definitely learned to place my hand over the back of the shifting fork!

Also let us know (in pictures or video) how you torque the flywheel I haven't done mine for fear I will break an ear off or not torque it enough an mess up the splines in a few days of running thank you for the governor video

Ken,
I agree, you should have done the transmission on video as well..... I'm sure you're not too busy to take it all apart and start over, right?
I'm enjoying your informative posts very much. I'd love to be there helping, but as I recall, that's one tiny garage.

Bob

Bob,

You just gave me a great idea. Why don't I make a video giving you all a tour of my 'Shop'? Ha ha. That way you can see just how little space there is to work with, ha ha ha. It would give me something to do to pass the time, anyways.

Glad you are tuned in.

You are making some good time. Are you working on this full time ?

I looked at the video. No sound here at work so could not get the full effect.

A couple of things I noticed.

Picture quality is very good.

I did not see a dial indicator present ? No way to measure the proper gear to gear backlash without one. The spec. is in thousandths of an inch. Even with the wood blocks in place I saw the gears move out of position while you measured the fan blade.

While it looked supported good laying down the fanshaft to gov. case angle will effect the backlash. That's why John Deere in their shop manuals (there is a great one on the late B)clamp the gov. case edge in a vise and have the fanshaft pointing straight up into the air this way it will seek center better without any weight against it.

Worlds shortest You Tube vid...
a 1/10 second 280 degree pan shot should oughta do it.

Bob

Mike,

No, I am working full time overnights as a Corrections Officer, am enrolled in 3 college courses (9 credits) working on my Bachelor's in Criminal Justice, and also am part of MN DOC SORT, which takes up some time as well. Add that to my girlfriend tolerating me coming in the house smelling like aged and soured 80-90w, I'm a busy man. Lol!

In regards to your other post, the way I set up the governor was how I was coached. As long as the case, and shaft are well supported, I don't think you will have much of an issue. There definitely are benefits to doing it vertically but if you don't have a whole lot of room you have to make things work. In regards to the micrometer or caliper. Simply, I don't have one. This was the best way for me to be able to measure my backlash (as explained to me).