Cdn Ferret C/S 31 restoration

[Robin Craig]

Tommy has found all the parts available locally.

Yes the seal is a John Deere number, we just have to resolve an issue with that and how the retaining washer holds it down. It is minor and simple.

Just bear in mind that this bolts up against the flywheel and the whole unit is the fluid flywheel and that the flywheel cavity is part of the volume for the oil contained within.

There is a parting surface between the aluminum and the steel of the flywheel that we want to get really clean and also look at the bearing at the back of the flywheel so I am likely going to take it off today.

Mike, as far as a kit, Tommy has had to buy some things in minimum quantities of 5 or 10 so he has spares that he can put together as a a complete kit for you.

Cleanliness is everything with these things, and attention to detail. They are as Richard pointed out, quite simple, but as I am not an expert and don't have a nice water soluble parts washer using Tommy has been the best way to go.

R

[Robin Craig]

Rick,

I think your observation is correct but also applicable to most machinery.

Tommy and I have been talking about how and why and where they can leak.

I do have to say that this fluid flywheel has been apart as witnessed by a Toyo bearing inside and white silicone (possible bathtub stuff) used on the hub assembly.

We will report back to you later.

R

[Robin Craig]

Nothing like starting the New Year off on the right foot.

Tommy and I got together this morning, coffee of the right mixture works well as a bribe . .

We went through the rebuild of the fluid flywhweel half that Tommy has prepared for me, bead blasting and washing to a forensic standard and painting with his usual proprietary paint.

We had to make a new gasket for the bearing (new) and seal (new) hub component. new bolts were installed. We are using a Permatex sealant that is anaerobic. Tommy has researched it and spoken with their technical rep and it is sanctfied for our application.

Here are a few photos of crafting the gasket and sliding it all together.

I did manage to drop off the gearbox and t case unit this morning but we wont be going at that for about a week yet.


R

[Robin Craig]

And here are the last two pictures, all wrapped for cleanliness until I can get the flywheel part in during the week for a good cleaning.

R

[CsepelLaszlo]

I wish I was closer to witness all this marvellous work!
Awesome work!

[Robin Craig]

Once you have one apart, just like Richard said, they are simple.

My problem was zero hands on knowledge, all I had was booksmart knowledge.

The other thing is that Tommy (Kingston transmission) has a commercial parts washer that is just brilliant.

Regards

Robin

[Dan Sicotte]

I had a problem with a ferret gear box once.. the transmission shop had no clue. I would recommend that you contact Marcus in Little Sutton, and get the brake bands, and Seals, while it's apart. The transfer box should only be seals that go bad.....depending on how long she sat (rust being the issue). When I assisted with a Canadian Ferret resto, it was rusted so bad it would not turn. 00 DA 81 didn't have any issues with the drive train, as I tended to drive her periodically.

Yes, I know, I need to send you a CD....