27 JD Restoration

[Steve Swan]

also enclosed is pic of two parts i cannot seem to figure out the order of assembly of: 2462-15 pull rod adjusting collar and 2466-15 pull rod lock washer..... (also, the parts book call for quantity 2 of 0125 nuts, 1 adjusting nut and 1 lock nut (3/8-24 x 1/4 x 5/8)

if i install 2462-15 on the release rod rod BEHIND 2505-19 actuating plate, i cannot disengage clutch, so it seems logical 2462-15 does not go behind 2505-19.

if i install 2462-15 on the release rod on the outside of the 2505-19 actuating plate, the 2nd 0125 nut does not have enough threads on the release rod to fully thread on the rod. with 2462-15 -and- 2466-15, there is not enough threads for the lock nut to thread on to rod. (of course, the rod i sent you and the rod you built are identical in length.) (i don't quite understand the purpose or function of 2462-15....?) (or 2466-15 for that matter.)

as it is, i have fitted, the 2466-15 pull rod lock washer, with the 0125 nuts atop the 2466-15 washer.

not ever having seen a 1927 clutch release rod 2445-26, i can only assume the rod i have is a 1927 rod, which does measure 12-9/16" long as per noted in 1927-1931 parts book, the book says this rod fits 1926-1929 61" and 74" twins.

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[Steve Swan]

Thank you gentleman for your kind words. i would have liked very much to done a thread such as either you fellows do, but it seemed the old fellow would demand all my concentration every time i attended to him. There's a possibility the ride could be today.... forecast stands for 84 degrees. right now it is overcast and cool, but it's only 7 am. assuming temp stays as forcasted, my son will be coming over later today to follow me on the little old YG1-K survivor. hopefully he can take a video with my phone. (i ain't got no go-pro.)

Tire pressure is at at 40 psi front and rear. What psi would you suggest ?

[exeric]

I have really enjoyed watching your progress on the '27 Steve. Your attention to detail, and your tenacity to get things right is very impressive; as well as inspiring. The beauty part is; we can look forward to the de-bug process, and the paint work on the sheet metal. Thanks for all the pictures too.

[Shaky Jake]

Very nice, Steve. Can't wait to see the test ride video!


Kevin

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[TechNoir]

Steve, this is fantastic news and you must be very pleased to have got this far. I am looking forward to your feedback after you have been for a ride.

John.

[Steve Swan]

Another major milestone. i'm guessing it's been more than 50 years since this old fellow has been rolled on it's own wheels into the sunlight.

Temps in high 90's.... too hot for a test ride. Maybe tomorrow, high is supposed to be 86....... we shall see.

i've wanted a JD for 40 years, so a waiting a few more days or even weeks for moderate temperature day is no problem.

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[frichie68]

Beautiful-and sounds great!

[Steve Swan]

here is youtube of 27JD 11090 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPIyXioPVgE

[painterdale]

Too cool! Congratulations! Dale

[gww]

congrats on blow n smoke..

[TechNoir]

Fantastic news Steve.

I love it when you bring a motor back from the dead, it is a unique feeling and I always get a big thrill from it.

John

[harleytoprock]

Hey Steve, Congratulations! It's such a thrill when, after so much time, it becomes alive. Good job!

[Peter Cooke]

That is awesome Steve. Well done!

[Steve Swan]

Cain't hep me sef.

[frichie68]

A little excited were ya? OUTSTANDING-OH MY GAWD THAT'S FUN!!!