Rescue Cub in Brazil

[staninlowerAL]

Now, I´m going to restore the front axle. Thanks to my friends at Farmallcub.com for the tips on how to disassemble the axle parts. I was able to separate the parts without causing any damage. Next, they will go into a hydrochloric acid bath, for complete rust removal through pickling. I plan to remove about 0.5 microns from the surface of the tubes and intend to coat inside of the tubes to prevent future corrosion.

Stephane, your patience and attention to details is absolutely amazing!! FYI, There is a never seize product available in the US called C5A sold by Locktite which offers excellent protection from seizing of parts and fasteners over time especially if exposed to weathering conditions. This product or a similar one if used as a lubrication/coating for the inside of the axle tubes will greatly help the next person who adjusts the front axles. JMHO Stan

 

[stephanev8brazil]

The oil slinger can go on two ways, one right and one wrong. If you'll scroll down to the color picture in this thread, you can see how it should be. Hopefully you reassembled it correctly, although it will be an easier fix before more parts are added. https://farmallcub.com/community/threads/fan-oil-slinger.28672/

Thanks
for the help.

 

[stephanev8brazil]

Stephane, your patience and attention to details is absolutely amazing!! FYI, There is a never seize product available in the US called C5A sold by Locktite which offers excellent protection from seizing of parts and fasteners over time especially if exposed to weathering conditions. This product or a similar one if used as a lubrication/coating for the inside of the axle tubes will greatly help the next person who adjusts the front axles. JMHO Stan

Thank You ! I found one for sale here in Brazil. https://www.lfmaquinaseferramentas....pBDQ3sKiJ6IzmTYHWEJgs4oq83Ui-d-kaAkvJEALw_wcB

 

[staninlowerAL]

Thank You ! I found one for sale here in Brazil. https://www.lfmaquinaseferramentas....pBDQ3sKiJ6IzmTYHWEJgs4oq83Ui-d-kaAkvJEALw_wcB

Yup, that's it. Been using it for many years, never had a problem with it. I have not read all your posts but just wonder if you ever determined the year of manufacture. Good Luck as you continue your restoration. Stan

 

[staninlowerAL]

For your reference, I looked back through the pictures and found the casting code 4 11 W on the inside of the front engine cover and 4 12 W on the outside of the engine block. This code indicates that the parts were cast in April 1951 which is the code for letter W. Stan

 

[stephanev8brazil]

For your reference, I looked back through the pictures and found the casting code 4 11 W on the inside of the front engine cover and 4 12 W on the outside of the engine block. This code indicates that the parts were cast in April 1951 which is the code for letter W. Stan

Thanks for important information.

 

[stephanev8brazil]

This past weekend I worked on the front axle. It took a lot of effort to fix all the imperfections.

 

[stephanev8brazil]

Front axle almost ready.

 

[Board shortener Tom]

Front axle almost ready.

Looking great!

 

[staninlowerAL]

Front axle almost ready.

Amazing! That represents a LOT of effort and hours to rehabilitate those parts. Congratulations on a terrific job, well done!!! Stan

 

[Glen]

Hi,
The axle and parts look good in your pictures.
Here is info about assembling the axle the right direction, I can't see in your pics if it is, it's just something you can check.
The center part of the front axle has to face with the long part of the welded in tube for the center pivot pin facing to the rear, and the grease fitting on the right side, facing down.
If the axle is put in backwards, it makes the front wheels face the wrong angle, and affects the steering. Below is a picture of it from TM Tractor Parts.
The balls on the tie rod tubes, that attach to the center steering arm started out more round, there may be play in the steering with them worn like they are.

 

[stephanev8brazil]

Hi,
The axle and parts look good in your pictures.
Here is info about assembling the axle the right direction, I can't see in your pics if it is, it's just something you can check.
The center part of the front axle has to face with the long part of the welded in tube for the center pivot pin facing to the rear, and the grease fitting on the right side, facing down.
If the axle is put in backwards, it makes the front wheels face the wrong angle, and affects the steering.
The balls on the tie rod tubes, that attach to the center steering arm started out more round, there may be play in the steering with them worn like they are.

Tank you, Glen.

 

[stephanev8brazil]

Good Evening, Guys.

I started my engine yesterday for the first time, but it didn´t build any oil pressure. I believe it might be the oil pump gasket.
Does anyone know what the correct gasket thickness is for the oil pump?
Before starting the engine, oil was injected into the pump throught the feed bolt.

Thank you in advance to anyone who can help.

 

[Peter Person]

Did you prime the oil pump?
How long did it run without oil pressure showing?
Do you know if the oil pressure gauge is good?

 

[stephanev8brazil]

Did you prime the oil pump?
How long did it run without oil pressure showing?
Do you know if the oil pressure gauge is good?

Hello. Thank you Peter. 1) Yes 2) One minute in idle 3) Oil gauge new. The pump isn´t pumping . I think the gasket is too thick.

 

[Jim Becker]

The correct pump gasket is paper thin. I can't quote the exact thickness. Many gasket sets include one that is way too thick.

 

[staninlowerAL]

Is this the gasket that you are asking about? http://www.tmtractor.com/new/en/258fp.htm If you can't get it where you are probably someone would purchase it here and send it to you. JMHO Stan

 

[Glen]

Hi,
To prime the engine oil pump, remove the oil filter cover, and the oil filter, and there is a small hole visible in the block, I use a pump oil can and pump clean motor oil into the hole, until it is full. It may take more than 1 filling of the oil can.
Put the oil filter, and the cover in place before running the engine.
It usually takes about 10 to 20 seconds for the pump to fill the oil filter housing. It has to fill the housing before oil pressure will show on the gauge.
Below is a picture of where to prime the engine oil pump.

 

[staninlowerAL]

There are also several small diameter allen head pipe plugs (6 as I recall) located on the block that can be used to prime the oil pump but they are usually very difficult to access and remove so the oil filter housing is the most convenient and accessible. Another cause of low/no OP is if one of these plugs are left out of the engine rebuild assembly the pump cannot produce enough pressure to overcome the open hole and the gauge will not show oil pressure because most of the oil is exiting through that left out plug hole. JMHO Stan

 

[Gary Dotson]

The correct thickness for the oil pump gasket is .006 inch. You can make one from a piece of printer paper. If you primed it through the filter cover bolt hole, you just put oil into the pan. The hole that Glen pointed out is the correct place to prime.