OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Restoring, Customising and Modifying Reel-Type Mowers SB33 - 1st Restoration

Hi All,

My workshop manager had an idea that i thought i would ask for an opinion.

If i placed a shim plate on the bottom of the bracket, it seems like its locked in place where the crack is.

How much load does this bracket take? Obviously i can still weld it if need be, but this may alleviate some work.

Photos attached for reference.

Christopher

Correct cylinder alignment works on tenths of thou and there is absolutely no room for any error nor flexibility.

This component must be totally rigid and as such just being in place won't cut it so to speak.

Cheers,
BB.

Ok, so welded the bracket up. Ground flush as best as possible.
Time to continue!

Hi Christopher,

That looks rather good from my end I must admit.

Certainly saved you buying another full machine just for a single part didn't it.

Cheers,
BB.

By way of update.

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!

Thank you again.
Basis

Hello Basis

Many thanks for the update and great images
I love the colour too!

You show to members the possibilities for the Model 33.
This topic will certainly inspire other members.

Thank you.
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Jack

Thanks for the kinds words Jack!

What a great looking 33. Good on you for not giving up, there are not very many getting around. Especially not in that condition.

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.