AngrySailor’s random machining, motors, fix it or (explitive) it thread

[560Dennis]

A S ‘s ( angry sailor ) I’m curious what’s the next project? 

[LocoMechanix]

Been a long time since I’ve had a Bridgeport tilted this far…

[Rawleigh99]

Looks like it nodded off while it was working!  You need to let it get more sleep at night! 🤣

[AngrySailor]

On 10/17/2025 at 12:20 PM, cumminstinkerer said:

@AngrySailor can you post a pic of the valve plate? contact area on the end of cylinder block looks a bit off to me but I want to see the plate, also assuming that is pump side, what does the motor side look like? it is very surprising how small of an imperfection in those pumps or motors can cause so much leakage that they wont work at all. I've rebuilt several that either wouldn't move at all or caused a huge amount of heat just from a tiny almost undetectable scratch in the block or valve plate, also the slippers can cause a pretty good oil loss if they get much damage

Found the problem. The shaft between the hydrostatic motor and the transmission input is two pieces welded by JohnQueer and it’s busted. No penetration at all lol. 

[AngrySailor]

On 10/19/2025 at 8:08 AM, 560Dennis said:

A S ‘s ( angry sailor ) I’m curious what’s the next project? 

Fix the Deere, tinker with the boat, got a flathead ford V8 I’m going to start prepping the block for rebuild, forklifts leaving and arriving this evening, one going out on a loaner while I do a top end on his machine… need to go back to the ship for a vacation…

[Gearclash]

29 minutes ago, AngrySailor said:

Found the problem. The shaft between the hydrostatic motor and the transmission input is two pieces welded by JohnQueer and it’s busted. No penetration at all lol. 

Lol!

Is it possible that it was friction welded? 

[AngrySailor]

24 minutes ago, Gearclash said:

Lol!

Is it possible that it was friction welded? 

It looks like an automatic TIG fusion weld or maybe laser? Definitely not enough of a V out, basically surface weld. 

[560Dennis]

1 hour ago, AngrySailor said:

Fix the Deere, tinker with the boat, got a flathead ford V8 I’m going to start prepping the block for rebuild, forklifts leaving and arriving this evening, one going out on a loaner while I do a top end on his machine… need to go back to the ship for a vacation…

Oh boy , a flat head v8 

[AngrySailor]

2 hours ago, 560Dennis said:

Oh boy , a flat head v8 

Here’s my projects rn Dennis… can ya tell I’m a little autismo or something! Everything at once and hardly finish fackall!!! OH LOOK!!! A SQUIRREL!!! 

[560Dennis]

Oh good a Fordson  with an upside down Hemi , ain’t she pretty ?

Out of chaos come brilliances. 
what size slicks on the Fordson ?

[AngrySailor]

24 minutes ago, 560Dennis said:

Oh good a Fordson  with an upside down Hemi , ain’t she pretty ?

Out of chaos come brilliances. 
what size slicks on the Fordson ?

That Fordson has really nice rear wheels. No rust and no evidence of ever having lugs/cleats. 7 spoke, but they’re narrower than standard Fordson rears… no idea what they’re from. 
 

finally got the valves and guides out of the flathead.  First time I’ve used oxy/acetylene and an angle grinder to do a valve job…

[jeeper61]

8 hours ago, AngrySailor said:

Found the problem. The shaft between the hydrostatic motor and the transmission input is two pieces welded by JohnQueer and it’s busted. No penetration at all lol. 

What's the plan?

 

[LocoMechanix]

14 hours ago, AngrySailor said:

That Fordson has really nice rear wheels. No rust and no evidence of ever having lugs/cleats. 7 spoke, but they’re narrower than standard Fordson rears… no idea what they’re from. 
 

finally got the valves and guides out of the flathead.  First time I’ve used oxy/acetylene and an angle grinder to do a valve job…

Mmmm a nice bowl of top end soup. Looks like plenty of springs. 

[560Dennis]

Press ahead 

[AngrySailor]

On 10/20/2025 at 9:18 PM, jeeper61 said:

What's the plan?

 

V it out and TIG weld it, straighten in the lathe and slam it back together. Got gaskets ordered and of course the yoke on the front driveshaft is worn and you have to buy the whole fuggin shaft for $500… fuggin JohnQueer…

[jeeper61]

I wouldn't want to get another shaft from Jaunqueer 

[AngrySailor]

8 minutes ago, jeeper61 said:

I wouldn't want to get another shaft from Jaunqueer 

We waunQueers an sheiit!

[int 504]

I think he already got the shaft.

[AngrySailor]

On 10/23/2025 at 6:06 PM, int 504 said:

I think he already got the shaft.

The whole tiny little thing! 

[jeeper61]

Any snow up there yet?

[cumminstinkerer]

was too busy yesterday but prayers to the lost souls and that you made it to port if you were out!

[AngrySailor]

On 11/11/2025 at 11:15 AM, cumminstinkerer said:

was too busy yesterday but prayers to the lost souls and that you made it to port if you were out!

I joined the ship two days ago. Haven’t left goderich yet. Shore side break down and we have to move from the dock twice to let saltys in and out. 

[AngrySailor]

Got the head off buddys busted forklift just before I left for work. It’s a friggin Peugeot engine. Head is cracked and there was 2 gallons of coolant in the oil so I’m betting the bottom end is trashed. Supplier quoted $7800 for a head lol.  That’s more than the Big Brodies on my 598 🤣🤣🤣

[hardtail]

Repower time with something else?

[AngrySailor]

1 hour ago, hardtail said:

Repower time with something else?

6v53? 🤣  I might make an attempt to remove the valve seats and weld that head up. If all else fails I have a spare Nissan engine but would have to make a bellhousing adapter for it. That may not be in buddy’s budget… another option is a CAT (Hercules) 1404 if I can find one.