WD45 Char Lynn power steering

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   Made a little progress today. Going back together slowly, mounted the alternator. Looking at it the belt alignment was not good. As fun as that belt is to change I thought I would tweak it a bit. Slotted one hole in my home-made alt. bracket and shimmed it forward a pinch, much better.

My OCD seams to be rearing it's head. Everything I look at needs fresh paint. Screws and washers for the gas tank band. Filed the burrs off, wire brushed and paint.

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IBWD MIke Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 08 Apr 2012 Location: Newton Ia. Points: 3841	Post Options Post Reply Quote IBWD MIke Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 Jun 2020 at 2:20pm
	Made a little progress today. Going back together slowly, mounted the alternator. Looking at it the belt alignment was not good. As fun as that belt is to change I thought I would tweak it a bit. Slotted one hole in my home-made alt. bracket and shimmed it forward a pinch, much better. My OCD seams to be rearing it's head. Everything I look at needs fresh paint. Screws and washers for the gas tank band. Filed the burrs off, wire brushed and paint.

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IBWD MIke Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 08 Apr 2012 Location: Newton Ia. Points: 3841	Post Options Post Reply Quote IBWD MIke Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 Jun 2020 at 2:44pm
	Light at the end of the tunnel, starting to look like a tractor again. More three steps forward, two back. Most aggravating part is the damage to the new paint! I may actually be able to drive this thing around this weekend, I hope! Edited by IBWD MIke - 18 Jun 2020 at 2:44pm

IBWD MIke Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 08 Apr 2012 Location: Newton Ia. Points: 3841	Post Options Post Reply Quote IBWD MIke Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Jun 2020 at 2:38pm
	For those of you that have been following, you note the change of habitat! Got her put together today, filled up the fluid and put some gas in. When first fired up I turned the wheel without thinking and thought WOW, that was easy! Did not see any leaks and the belt seems tight enough, a pinch more wouoldn't hurt but there is only about 1/8th inch clearance between the top radiator hose and the pump pulley. Now to get the hood painted and maybe pick up some decals in Amana this weekend. Stack weights are going to get a coat of paint and installed too. This project will continue to 'evolve' as time moves forward. Got lots of things in mind but need to move on to other things.

Dave(inMA) Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Grafton, MA Points: 2398	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dave(inMA) Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Jun 2020 at 5:53pm
	Very nice, Mike! Nifty project - wouldn't mind doing that to my WD45 if ever I run across a set of the parts. Dave
	WC, CA, D14, WD45

IBWD MIke Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 08 Apr 2012 Location: Newton Ia. Points: 3841	Post Options Post Reply Quote IBWD MIke Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Jun 2020 at 7:29am
	Thanks Dave. Now have power steering on 3 out of five WD's/45's. If I find another ps setup, the WD, Micha, will be next in line. 'Grandpa' will be fine without. Though he does wear a two row front mounted cultivator, not enough use to justify all the work/expense. If I live long enough, the factory PS setup on the '57 has some pretty serious leaks that need addressed. As well as many other issues. That will be harder as I have only the one with factory setup. Nice to have a reference machine when working on something like this. Might have to get better about taking pics before tearing into it!

IBWD MIke Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 08 Apr 2012 Location: Newton Ia. Points: 3841	Post Options Post Reply Quote IBWD MIke Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 Jun 2020 at 2:43pm
	Cleaned up, painted, and installed the hood. Need to get a set of decals headed this way. Shiny new muffler in this photo too!

Dave(inMA) Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Grafton, MA Points: 2398	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dave(inMA) Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 Jun 2020 at 5:03pm
	Nice!!!!!!!!!!!! Dave
	WC, CA, D14, WD45

IBWD MIke Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 08 Apr 2012 Location: Newton Ia. Points: 3841	Post Options Post Reply Quote IBWD MIke Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25 Jun 2020 at 8:28am
	Thanks Dave.

Lon(MN) Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Elk River,MN Points: 1988	Post Options Post Reply Quote Lon(MN) Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25 Jun 2020 at 9:02am
	Big weights on the rear. Where did you find them?

IBWD MIke Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 08 Apr 2012 Location: Newton Ia. Points: 3841	Post Options Post Reply Quote IBWD MIke Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25 Jun 2020 at 2:54pm
	Lon, I found those at Colfax tractor parts. It pays to look every once in a while! Haven't been for a time, probably should go.

IBWD MIke Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 08 Apr 2012 Location: Newton Ia. Points: 3841	Post Options Post Reply Quote IBWD MIke Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 Jun 2020 at 8:55am
	Not sure weather to wrap this thread up or keep going with it. The power steering is on and working and best of all, keeping it's oil where it belongs. Doing this got me motivated to freshen up the paint but I'm running out of time for that. Hopefully get back to it later this year. One of the big motives for the PS was easier steering with the stack weights installed, put them on yesterday. I would have liked to paint them first.... I think it's ready for a plowday, now if we just had one to go to.

Ted J Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 05 Jul 2010 Location: La Crosse, WI Points: 18853	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ted J Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 Jun 2020 at 3:27pm
	It's looking great Mike! I love my 45 with the PS on it too, makes it a whole nother tractor! Wish I had a setup for my D-17 as it steers REAL hard. I had heard that 4 stack weights were bad for a WF? The books only called for 3... I've seen the front bending on some tractors. Take care and hope to see you soon....
	"Allis-Express" 19?? WC / 1941 C / 1952 CA / 1956 WD45 / 1957 WD45 / 1958 D-17

Dave(inMA) Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Grafton, MA Points: 2398	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dave(inMA) Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 Jun 2020 at 9:39pm
	Mike, we DEFINITELY need a video of your '45 in action!! Dave
	WC, CA, D14, WD45

IBWD MIke Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 08 Apr 2012 Location: Newton Ia. Points: 3841	Post Options Post Reply Quote IBWD MIke Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 Jun 2020 at 8:06am
	Ted, the weights are 300 lbs. I would think a front end loader would be more than that even empty? Anyway, they are all staying on there, don't want one getting lost or being a trip hazard. Dave, I will try to get some video plowing with it. I might get the plow out in August. Then figuring out how to get the video on here. I picked up a really nice pair of fenders at Lathrope this spring. They and a nice toolbox are next on the list for paint and install. Also started on a different shifter yesterday. Maybe I should start a general refurbishment thread?

IBWD MIke Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 08 Apr 2012 Location: Newton Ia. Points: 3841	Post Options Post Reply Quote IBWD MIke Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 Jul 2020 at 8:41am
	I meant to mention, (and forgot) before I started the PS project I 'synced' the governor as per Doctor Allis. This made a big difference as the governor was kind of dead. Never any shortage of power, just had to compensate by hand. Would have never guessed I would have to bend the linkage rod that much to make it right. Now the governor works nicely.

IBWD MIke Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 08 Apr 2012 Location: Newton Ia. Points: 3841	Post Options Post Reply Quote IBWD MIke Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Jul 2020 at 8:19am
	Last installment in this story, I think. Rain day here on Sunday. Friend of mine was over, he spotted my safety-wire pliers and asked what they were. I explained a little, then got to thinking I hadn't wired those roll pins in the 45 so we moved things around a bit and now they will stay put. The safety wire may not be necessary but is piece of mind. Had a roll pin come out on the Narrow front once, it's a little disturbing to turn the wheel and nothing happens. Have seen these pins held in with heat-shrink tubing, just working with what I have.

IBWD MIke Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 08 Apr 2012 Location: Newton Ia. Points: 3841	Post Options Post Reply Quote IBWD MIke Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Nov 2021 at 1:30pm
	Here's an update to this old thread; When I installed the power-steering, there were some clearance issues with belt and hoses. Well, they finally reared their ugly head. The ps belt rubbed a hole in the bypass hose and the pulley was rubbing one in the top radiator hose. What I decided to do, after looking at the NF 45, is bend a pipe nipple to make the curve in the bypass hose. Long story short, heated it up with the torch and bent until it was about the same bend as the hose. Used lots of pipe dope on the threads and used the straight,(undamaged) part of the hose. Was able to get enough clearance to go with a 1"shorter belt which can now be run tighter for less slap. Also got the pulley away from the top hose. As you can see in the picture, it's very 'busy' in the pump area. I post this update in hopes that it might help someone in the future.

Ted J Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 05 Jul 2010 Location: La Crosse, WI Points: 18853	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ted J Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Nov 2021 at 8:13am
	I'm gonna have to go out and look at mine and see how it was done? It's all of 15 degrees here this am. WHAT a change over a week ago!! DANG,,,,,I'm getting to hate this cold any more. Thanks for the update Mike!
	"Allis-Express" 19?? WC / 1941 C / 1952 CA / 1956 WD45 / 1957 WD45 / 1958 D-17

IBWD MIke Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 08 Apr 2012 Location: Newton Ia. Points: 3841	Post Options Post Reply Quote IBWD MIke Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Nov 2021 at 8:21am
	Good to hear from you Ted. Put the sheet-metal back on yesterday and plowed the garden.

fixer1958 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 13 Feb 2010 Location: kansas Points: 2434	Post Options Post Reply Quote fixer1958 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 Nov 2021 at 5:05am
	Very clean nice setup. PS makes a world of difference. Mine is very similar that I got from a tractor salvage yard. Double crank pulley, steering shaft, pump everything for $400. Pump wasn't any good and I told them about it and they bought me another. I like it.

IBWD MIke Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 08 Apr 2012 Location: Newton Ia. Points: 3841	Post Options Post Reply Quote IBWD MIke Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 Nov 2021 at 7:45am
	Fixer, it amazed me how much more I enjoy that tractor after the install. Well worth the time spent. Have one more set-up that will probably go on WD Micha when I get time.