Holy hell that is a serious project Frank! Thanks for giving us a window into what it takes to keep this old iron running. This is super educational and the more I watch the dumber I feel!
Frank… that Farmall dozer is gonna truly be an International! What with parts from Asia, Europe and America, how could it be anything else? At least now, you know where they got the name on the side!!! I have learned way over yonder more about torque converters than I ever dreamed I would. I learned: - there’s a lot of parts. - some parts go in easy - others are stubborn - I’ll have to make a fancy cart like yours to overhaul one - if I take long enough to build the cart I may decide not to ever overhaul one See Frank, some of us old guys can actually learn a thing or two!!
You made it look easy Frank, not sure what to think on the flex plate but it might be interesting to see what the sparks look like if you touch it with a grinder. That may give you an idea of what its made of. Keep smilin
a local machine shop could test the Rc hardness, and use that old plate as a template to fabricate a new one. Looks like most of the work is transfer punch the bolt holes and drilling, the center hole could be turned on a lathe or fly cut on a milling machine. A good fabrication challenge.
When you assembled the two halves of the torque converter back together, you said there was an alignment dowel hole but no pin. Same as mine. However, I wasn't smart enough to punch or mark the halves before I split the case. During assembly, I assumed that it shouldn't matter if the halves went back together different from when they were separated as the impeller and turbine are uniformly circular. Am I wrong? Does your manual address this as my Jensale manual doesn't. Since my engine rebuild, my machine runs well but now has very low torque.
I think it would be important, the two halves are machined with ports that need to line up. My manual is doesn’t have anything about it. Outside of checking the trans pressures I would not have a good answer. Sorry.
Hello Sir. has soon as I can find the information, I will send you a link and phone number. They are good at finding parts. I have used them and like their service.
Holy hell that is a serious project Frank! Thanks for giving us a window into what it takes to keep this old iron running. This is super educational and the more I watch the dumber I feel!
Atleast no computer diagnostics are involved. I called around my area for a flex plate. No luck. Was hoping to find your needle in hay stack.
True! Thanks for searching for me, I have a couple leads. I’m sure we will get it sorted.
Frank… that Farmall dozer is gonna truly be an International! What with parts from Asia, Europe and America, how could it be anything else?
At least now, you know where they got the name on the side!!!
I have learned way over yonder more about torque converters than I ever dreamed I would. I learned:
- there’s a lot of parts.
- some parts go in easy
- others are stubborn
- I’ll have to make a fancy cart like yours to overhaul one
- if I take long enough to build the cart I may decide not to ever overhaul one
See Frank, some of us old guys can actually learn a thing or two!!
Sweet. Another good vid in the series. I was getting tired of watching that paydirt guy buying all those junkers. 8*)
You and me both! HaHa. Thanks for the laugh!
Nice video Mr. Frank. Hope you find someone that can help you out with the flex plate.
Nice work Frank, I will reach out to my friend that I bought my dozer from and see if he has a flex plate available in his many parts machines.
Thanks! So far I have struck out on finding a good one. I’m sure someone put there has one.
You made it look easy Frank, not sure what to think on the flex plate but it might be interesting to see what the sparks look like if you touch it with a grinder. That may give you an idea of what its made of. Keep smilin
Thanks! It's not hard steel, it's really not that hard right?
@@Digginok another way is to drill a hole in it.
Love your work. Possible you need a bigger work bench lol
a local machine shop could test the Rc hardness, and use that old plate as a template to fabricate a new one. Looks like most of the work is transfer punch the bolt holes and drilling, the center hole could be turned on a lathe or fly cut on a milling machine. A good fabrication challenge.
That is the most likely outcome. Thanks for the comment.
Nice job there Frank. 4140 steel
Thanks!
i always heated the seal sleeves with propane torch they fall on.
Another interesting one, thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
flex plates spring steel ? check it with a file. i think there hardened as spring steel is. good vid thanks
Great video 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
When you assembled the two halves of the torque converter back together, you said there was an alignment dowel hole but no pin. Same as mine. However, I wasn't smart enough to punch or mark the halves before I split the case. During assembly, I assumed that it shouldn't matter if the halves went back together different from when they were separated as the impeller and turbine are uniformly circular. Am I wrong? Does your manual address this as my Jensale manual doesn't. Since my engine rebuild, my machine runs well but now has very low torque.
I think it would be important, the two halves are machined with ports that need to line up. My manual is doesn’t have anything about it. Outside of checking the trans pressures I would not have a good answer. Sorry.
Great video
Thanks!
did you try wengers for a flexplate?
I have tried everywhere, I have it at a machine shop, hopefully we can get one made.
Stick those things in the deep freeze for a couple of hours and they'll right fall in.
Thanks for the info!
Fireball tool channel might be able to help you he has a big water jet.
Junior at sot metalworks might be able to set you up
Need to know the best material, I’m sure he could punch it out.
@@Digginok Cold rolled a little soft I would make it from 4140 pre hard steel
@9:25... DJ Digginok!
May I ask where you got your service-o/h manuals?
ebay, or jensales online. this one came with the dozer.
Where did you find the rebuild kit? I tried looking up the place you mentioned and it says they are permanently closed. Thanks
eBay, I’ll try to post it in the description when I get time.
www.ebay.com/itm/625879C93-KIT-IH-KOMATSU-DRESSER-DRESSTA-TD7-TD8-TD12-100-125-/333850014136?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0
Thanks!
Applied industrial machine in okc can build you a new flex plate
Good info thanks!
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Send me a print. Hand drawn is ok. You could trace it on a piece of paper and send it as well.
I will be in touch
@@Digginok Awesome! I sent over an email with my contact info...
Great video. but i had a hard time hearing all that was said.
Sorry about that
I don't see why you won't let me tig weld that flex plate
I’ll send it over in the morning
Ok, but you should probably still have a backup plan
Of course!
Hello Sir. has soon as I can find the information, I will send you a link and phone number. They are good at finding parts. I have used them and like their service.
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Buy a press! A two pound hammer shouldn’t be used to press bearings in
Thanks for the advice! Actually it's a 2.5 lbs, watch with caution!
Frank can't do it nobody can!
just found a flexplate on ebay guy wants $550 for it tho
Yeah I found that one too! Kinda spendy for a used one. Think I got it covered. Appreciate you looking though thanks