Another B (update 28 Jan 18) Final entry

Steve,
 Nice B! You don't waste any time gittin into them! Whats the plans for this one? What issues does it have? I would not mind having a snorty little B in the herd too. Would fit nice.
 B, WD, 45, D17!
Regards,
 Chris

Steve,
They finally sold the D12 that was at the auction. Owner wanted $1000 at last months auction. It wouldn't start then. This time it was running smoking like mad. sheet metal not good at all. it sold for at or near $1200. You would do fine with a D series. Once you had one you would like it. a little easier to get on and off, but not buy much!
Sounds like you have a good plan for rework and paint. Mower will make it a good working tractor too.
Regards,
 Chris

Paint??? really??? that looks better than some of what I use.  

Hubnut wrote: Pulled the hubs and bearings fell out in pieces.  Pulled the spindles and they wore pretty bad, especially at the bottom.  The bushings were probably about 1/32 of an inch thick (thin).  I ordered new bushings, but the spindle shaft itself is worn down.  Anybody got some spindles for a B?  I think these may work okay.  I don't expect to drive real far with the beast.

Steve,
 Maybe have them welded and re-turned? Sound like me with the new WD45. Each time I look I find more things that were kluged up.
Fixed a couple things today.
You always get right to work on them and dont rest till they are purring again! Have fun!

Regards,
 Chris

The work progresses slowly.  Got the front end partially rebuilt and painted.  New spindle bushings installed.  I'm trying something new with this tractor.  Fix as I pull things off.  By the time I get to the end, all I have to do is reassemble.

Hubnut wrote: The work progresses slowly.  Got the front end partially rebuilt and painted.  New spindle bushings installed.  I'm trying something new with this tractor.  Fix as I pull things off.  By the time I get to the end, all I have to do is reassemble. How did you get the old spindle bushings out?  How did you press the new ones in?  I tried to get mine out but they have become one with the axle.  Thanks in advance for any advice - Brad

Sorry, one more question.  Your paint looks awesome.  Rattle can or what brand?  Thank you!  - Brad

Made some progress this weekend.  I pulled the engine and got it cleaned up, primed and painted.  I still need to get the peripherals (oil filter assembly, distributor, valve cover etc.) cleaned, serviced and painted.  The previous owner told me the engine was rebuilt and he could never get it started after the rebuild.  The magneto was bad and it ran great for me.  The back of the engine was spotless and the oil pump was obviously rebuilt.  I disassembled it to check it out.  I replaced the ring gear--it was a little worn.  Making progress.

The shop manual might help further progress;

http://geraldj.networkiowa.com/Trees/Allis-Chalmers-G-B-C-CA-Service.pdf

Gerald J.

Made a little progress on my latest B project.  The radiator was used in another B that needed one.  I bought a new one for this B.  I got the exhaust manifold, oil filter housing, alternator, and distributor installed.  I also got a 3 point conversion for this B.  Had all the parts sandblasted and painted.  Also sandblasted other parts.  There was some DEEP rust pitting in the seat frame and fender supports.  Still serviceable though.  I took the weekend off to do some woodworking.  I found some 100 year old heart pine from a deconstructed hardware store that needed to made into something.  Simply beautiful wood!  I'll get on the B next weekend--or the next.

Does "theropod" refer to some work with saurischian dinosaurs?

Hubnut wrote: Does "theropod" refer to some work with saurischian dinosaurs?

So a couple million years from now will someone be looking for old Allis parts? just saying!:)
Regards,
 Chris

Got a little done on the B today.  I had the fenders sandblasted and they are rough.  Deep pits and rust through.  Had some sheet metal scraps in the shop, so I decided to fix the rot.  Not a professional job, but it is strong and whole again. 

Steve,