Arins to Catapiller transformer

Ducke · #1 08-07-2011, 08:22 PM

I told you all a while ago I was given an old Areins YT10 with a Honda 14hp
engine.
Well I finally got some time to mess with it a bit today.
It looks like 4 out of 5 days this week is rain so I maybe able to drop the rear end this week and have a go at it.
The plan is to UN-seize the rear-end and get the old Honda a thumping.
I am then going to paint it CAT Yellow with the black strip and get some Cat stickers for it.

Why do such a thing you ask? Just because I can.

*** You can see the other pictures here. http://www.gopherforum.com/showthread.php?t=14369

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B-2 Lawncare · #2 08-08-2011, 08:42 AM

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Nice I like to work on the stuff as well, I fin it satisfying to fix stuff. I see in your pic you have one of those canvas garage, how long have you had it? is it holding up? I was thinking about getting one for all of my seasonal equipment.

Ducke · #3 08-08-2011, 07:36 PM

Well it rained here today and I mean it rain , So I spent the day working on my Tractor Project.
I dropped the drive train today and got it a part.
I soon discovered why it had stopped working, Grease and Water do not mix very well .
I have removed the gears and marked them so I can put them back in correctly.
The grease is thick like putty and the stuff is gummed up in between the gears.
I have been scooping it out and am going to have to soak everything over several days and then pressure wash them after.

Steve · #4 08-11-2011, 02:46 PM

Isnt it amazing how some gummed up grease can really play havoc with a piece of equipment! How is it running now since the cleanup?

Ducke · #5 08-11-2011, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve

Isnt it amazing how some gummed up grease can really play havoc with a piece of equipment! How is it running now since the cleanup?

Still work in progress
I have everything soaking in parts cleaner right now but I am way behind here due to rain so looks like I will be working all weekend to get back on schedule.
I have a couple of question for on different topics but will have to post later.
Its late and I have a long day again tomorrow.
I will post pictures when I get ir all cleaned up.

night all
from a very sleep mower
Graham

Steve · #6 08-12-2011, 01:20 PM

I am looking forwards to seeing what you do next!

Ducke · #7 08-12-2011, 07:35 PM

Well I got the gear box all cleaned up this afternoon.
I had it soaking in parts cleaner all week,so I took the parts out today and pressure washed them.
I then detail cleaned with a brush and sprayed them with Fluid Film and dry fitted the gears,
I spend two hours spraying (Silicone lube) and tapping each gear to get them all to spin freely.
I now need to get some Gear grease to repack the case, which should be fun as they are not designed to be re-greased. There is no grease nipples so I think I will have to refill it via the shift lever hole.

Steve · #8 08-15-2011, 11:51 AM

Can you put in a grease nipple with a drill and then thread the hole?

Ducke · #9 08-17-2011, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve

Can you put in a grease nipple with a drill and then thread the hole?

I not really sure if I want to mess with the cast Alum.
I am fearful of cracking it.
Been way to busy lately to do any work on it.
But I will keep you posted.

Steve · #10 08-18-2011, 01:21 PM

I do wonder though if the grease has no where to escape, if it would be such a good idea to install one though.

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