So i have done the first coat of the finished colour. With luck, i can put another coat on in the morning and start to assemble by the weekend.
Very happy with the way the colour turned out, this is my first time using an air gun so i had a bit of a learning curve! Will sand back a couple of spots, before adding the final couple coats.
Great to see you've got the space to get the painting done - that colour is one of my favourites and reminds me of the early 1980's Porsche Carrera with the huge wing...
Take your time putting it back together as waiting for that rock hard finish will make it so much sweeter in the long run...
Thanks TC I aim to apply second coat tomorrow then let it harden the rest of the week. It has a 16hr hardening time at 25 degrees. So being a tad cold I'll give it some time.
BB It is a protec 2k system. I will add a photo of the tech sheet. The colour Is 9307B.
The hard part is next with the assembly this will really test my knowledge and skills.
Not the night I hoped for. Many things went wrong, but I guess that's all part and parcel of learning.
Starting with the reel housing, near impossible to fit the new bearings, and unfortunately when trying to get one in. The housing cracked. So, does anyone know where I can buy one? If that's a possibility?
Every new bolt I bought, was so.tight and seemed like the wrong thread for what I needed, but I guess that's what happens after nearly 60 years.
Next question, what is the easiest way to get the clutch onto the engine shaft? See the photo, this was as far as I got.
Do I need to assemble the clutch on the shaft? I assembled the clutch assemble then tried to fit onto the shaft.
All in all, it was a successful learning curve. But not a successful re-assemble. This is my mower after 5 long hours of assembly!
Honestly ?, this probably wasn't the best way, I would've done this somewhat different, but hey !, to each their own I always say.
I guess that vehicle manufacturers such as GM and Ford etc. build in a sequence so that it makes life easy for them to build as easy as possible without inflicting damage to the produced item nor injury to the assembler involved.
In this case the engine is the very last thing to install.
I always start with the rear roller as you want the chassis to be as manageable as possible and not have to manoeuvre a heavy weight around when doing roller adjustments.
So,..........................
Rear Roller Sole Plate Front Roller frame and roller Reel and associated bits Trans parts inside case Transfer shaft and associated clutch parts Assemble clutch body and slide onto engine PTO shaft loose Engine and clutch onto the deck as one Handle Bar and Deflector as a finishing touch
After that go through everything and adjust and tighten as required.
Hope that this gives you a bit of an insight as to why you're having so much of a tough time.
Cheers, BB.
I live a 24 Hour lifestyle, but every now and again I seem to fall asleep, well at least that's what my wife tells me.
I bit the bullet and reached out to get some assistance rebuilding the mower. I had a hard time myself putting all the pieces back together.
All in all, it looks fantastic, I am sure it will run fantastic (yet to pick it up)
In a nutshell: New (old) reel - wasn't aware there was little life left New bottom blade New side bearing holder (my repair weld didn't last) New nuts and bolts New bearings New motor New corks and grips. New belts Reel sharpened.
2k paint job to all body parts Reel was sprayed in a dulux metalshield gloss black Rear roller was a rubberized spray paint (won't last 2 seconds) Front roller was spray paint in a stainless look finish.
Still to come: need to bog sand and paint my catcher and side cover.
A lot more money than I hoped to spend. Didn't realise all the parts I needed to replace.
Labour was fair and probably never could have finished it, so I am very grateful there's a market for these Mowers. Not sure if the gentleman that rebuilt it for me is on this forum. But if you are thank you for all the help.
Did learn a lot in the process, even though I didn't get the whole way through myself.
I will cherish this mower for a long time, with the colour choice purposely done in my son's favourite colour. Hopefully one day I can pass it down!
Thank you for all the help along the way from all the members especially Bonnar Bloke for all my beginner questions which you didn't shy away from!
Have to say - I know this post is from 2019, but I've just picked up an old model 33 from a guy in Lewiston (S.A.) and it's inspired me to follow in your footsteps Basis (although, with less expenses I hope).
Hope your 33 is still going strong today - looks unreal.
