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RaidTrac 718
- Thread starter m1west
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I think this is the last crappy job, some of the bearings have to be replaced, as they were pretty loose and rough when turned. The others all had to be disassembled, taking the bearing insert out of the housing and clean the grease channel and the hole that lets the grease into the bearing along with the grease nipple, the dried grease was hard like silicone. I wonder how many times the previous owner thought he greased it.
had to go to the field this morning but had time when I got back to pull the power unit out.
Pretty good design as a module that the engine and whole drive and steering system are mounted in a common frame that bolts into the tub. That makes maintenance much easier. I’m going to clean it up a little, change oil on the engine and transmission and put it in, looking at I think it needs to go in before the drive axels.
Pretty good design as a module that the engine and whole drive and steering system are mounted in a common frame that bolts into the tub. That makes maintenance much easier. I’m going to clean it up a little, change oil on the engine and transmission and put it in, looking at I think it needs to go in before the drive axels.
Still working on bearings today after real work, I got 2 more bearings, both had to be cut and broken off the shaft.
Neither would take grease and you can’t take the bearing apart on the shaft.
2 more shafts or 4 bearings to go. I’ll be happy when it’s done.
Also cleaned up the power unit by blowing it off with compressed air then a wipe down with degreaser then Acetone.
I’m not doing a full restoration, just a good clean up and address any mechanical issues the engine ran good as well as the clutches and transmission.
Neither would take grease and you can’t take the bearing apart on the shaft.
2 more shafts or 4 bearings to go. I’ll be happy when it’s done.
Also cleaned up the power unit by blowing it off with compressed air then a wipe down with degreaser then Acetone.
I’m not doing a full restoration, just a good clean up and address any mechanical issues the engine ran good as well as the clutches and transmission.