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rn Update October 15, 2009: I have located a few more parts for the RJ since my last update. The first is an NOS (New-Old Stock) exhaust pipe Exhaust Shield (WH p/n: 3588) and the second part is the optional Fender Assembly (WH p/n's: FA-58 Fender Assembly), also in excellent condition. The NOS Heat Shield has already been completely stripped and repainted to match the rest of the machine, but I have yet to do anything with the Fender Assembly. rn December 15, 2009: The engine is still awaiting a K-90 crankshaft, so is also on hold for the rebuild until one is located. I have two K-90 engines now, but neither is usable as-is for this restoration. One engine has a tapered output shaft and the other is a gear-ended shaft for a 6:1 gear reduction unit. If anyone knows the whereabouts of a standard K-90 crank, in usable condition, please let me know. rn February 3, 2010: Got around to refinishing the fenders. Stripped, primed and re-painted. The jury is still out whether the outsides of the fenders will be clear-coated. More than likely when I put them on and see them next to the hood they will need it. rn I also located a local source for the RJ heat shield clamps. Unfortunately I have yet convinced the store owner to tell me where he gets them. I currently have about a dozen and he says he's ordering more. I will post more pictures as soon I can get everything installed. More coming soon...... rn


And a few shots of the completed Heat Shield ...


February 13, 2010: I have located an original crank shaft for the Kohler K-90 (finally). I should have that in a few days and will send the engine to the local High School Vo-Tech for rebuilding (free rebuild for the price of a rebuild kit is a good thing). Now the only part left to locate is the original Belt Guard for the transmission.Since I have already purchased a 0.010 over-sized Piston/Ring set, and a -0,010 under-size Connecting Rod parts with the K-90 Master Rebuild Kit (actually a K-91 kit which is identical) for the rebuilding process. Regardless of the piston bore and crank condition they will be bored and turned respectively to match the kit. This way I know I have a good engine from the start.

Super Secret Project - Stainless Steel Reproduction RJ-58 (aka "War Machine")

rn Stainless Steel RJ-58: rn Frame rn	rn Stainless Steel RJ-58 rn Lift Handle rn	rn Stainless Steel RJ-58: rn Trans. Right Cover, Outside rn	rn Stainless Steel RJ-58: rn Trans. Right Cover, Inside rn

rn Stainless Steel RJ-58: rn Front Spindles rn	rn Stainless Steel RJ-58: rn Full Frame	rn Stainless Steel RJ-58: rn Front End	rn Stainless Steel RJ-58: rn Rear Hubs rn

rn Stainless Steel RJ-58: rn Front End	rn Stainless Steel RJ-58: rn Shifter Handle	rn Stainless Steel RJ-58: rn Steering Wheel Hub/Spokes

February 17, 2010: A plan has been hatched for a Wheel Horse display to be premiered at the 12th Annual 2010 Wheel Horse Show in Arendtsville, PA June 25-26, 2010. Credit for this idea goes to my youngest son Sean who, when he first saw the pictures above, said; "You guys should display your two tractors side-by-side and call them 'War Machine and Iron Man". Once the idea was presented to the owner of the S/S-RJ-58 it rather took off from there. If you're going to visit the show this June, look for these two tractors.