Simplicity 4040 Powermax Rebuild Project Part 4 - Stator Repair, Frozen Drop Housing Oh My!

[@Isavetractors]

I hope you enjoy part 4 of the Simplicity 4040 Powermax Project! The frozen drop housing was a surprise, but it wouldn't be a vintage tractor project without surprises! Like, Share, Subscribe and comment below! Thank you for saving the tractors!

[@2naturesownplace]

Can you give us the make and style of the front tires on this tractor pretty please

[@Isavetractors]

Oh that's right you have asked that on instagram already. Sorry I didn't get to you! they are an odd size. They are 20x8-10 Carlise Trac Chief 4 Ply. I get them from Miller Tire!

[@2naturesownplace]

@@Isavetractors no rush.. I noticed another on IG was interested as well.

[@donaldpowers5557]

hi nornam.. to help you make your work easier find a 1/2 to 1 ton chain fall. they beat the the comealongs big time...

[@David9523]

Water in large, cast cases is pretty common in larger, older tractors. The large cast housings over the years of heating in the summer and cooling in the winter causes condensation to collect in the housings. Over the years it accumulates into what you found, a lot of water that will freeze. Normally just replacing the gear oil and inspecting the bearings and seals will bring them back. Great video Norman.. really enjoy these. Thanks for doing them.!

[@TheCornibus]

Small tractor but is complicated like a bigger one!! Congtatulations for the amazing job!!!

[@countrykid-lc5yv]

Please do a 4x4 conversion on one of these larger garden tractors!

[@darylcampbell3244]

That tractor is built like a beast. Can’t wait to see it run.

[@wickerman9569]

I have a press just like that. I bought the air assist jack from harbor freight the 20ton. Anyway best $100 I ever spent. Has about 2 more inches of travel to. BTW like the videos

[@oldironsfury]

19:25 a person who really enjoys what their doing! Great video, the Simplicity is looking great !

[@jessegreco6818]

I’m getting pretty good at pulling the engine in my two Pmax’s too. I have been through everything but the drop housings and brakes but I have to service these areas next. Good to know you have CCK parts now. I am going to check it out.

[@Isavetractors]

We dont have the CCK parts yet but they are due in soon!

[@lwoodt1]

Good save Norman. Who would have thought it was ice in the housing. Just goes to show you can never rule anything out.

[@RustyZipper]

Had me baffled 😯

[@gabelanger]

Great job on the Stator,. That tractor looks to be a well built .

[@timothykeith1367]

That is a well built garden tractor.

[@claytonowens413]

What’s a vintage project without surprises! You were right LOL

[@bobbyd218]

Norman, you do great work, pal. I thoroughly enjoy your knowledge and presentations. You and DonyBoy73 are top notch small engine mechanics. Thank you for sharing your efforts.....

[@guyina4x499]

I've got an old yanmar I have to put the heater on for 10 minutes every time I want to use it. I've changed all the oils, or so I thought Guess I'll have to check out the final drives

[@brighammmer]

Man. My 4040's charging system just died. I decided that repowering was easier\more in my skillset than rewinding the stator. But I, too, needed to replace my drop box's bearing like yours. Redoing the axle bearings(br6 set) and seal(skf 15142) whilst I have it apart.

[@Mark-zz9rt]

Really cool old tractor.

[@owentimo]

Hey, you spread RTV sealant out of the tube like me, LOL. Good work on the tractor!

[@kip9871]

Love the video!!! Thanks for sharing man.

[@tkskagen]

Other than a Full Size Automotive Flywheel, I have NEVER seen one that big... :-O

[@Isavetractors]

The Kohler K532 and K582 have monster cast iron flywheels even bigger than this one!

[@robertross3977]

Do a tool box tour! Whats your favorite tool brand? Snap on? Craftsman? Matco?

[@jhitt79]

He's done a shop tour in the past. Last video he did he talks about the tools he likes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/laWVmmako6ljos0

[@Isavetractors]

Check out my last video, it's all about tools!

[@JM-yx1lm]

Cant really buy vintage tractors if youre buying snapon tools

[@robertross3977]

J M i just said snap on as an example

[@RustyZipper]

Harbor Freight

[@bigfootnmore6619]

Bummer to find out it wont move then have to do all that work to find out whats wrong with it. Sorry Norm. Love your videos.

[@brighammmer]

Could you point out where the regulator and rectifier are located for the charging system? I enjoyed your stator rewire!

[@Roostertailin]

It's time for part 5!

[@verntompkins7290]

I had the same transmision problem on my 122 cub cadet

[@ironleatherwood1357]

Another great video Norma. This is David I have that ford 145 lgt. My 3 point is all Jerry rigged. Can you send me several pictures of what it should look like. Pictures really help. Thanks

[@Isavetractors]

Hi there, it may be better for you to google CAT 0 three point hitches, and try to work off of those. Email me a photo of what you've got and maybe I can help guide you from there.

[@ironleatherwood1357]

I'll look it up then send a few pictures if I have questions. It's a mess so I may have questions for you. Thanks

[@aaronschoessow9567]

You should repower this with a 2.5lt boxer engine out of a Subaru outback... Lol as long as you are into the opposed two-cylinder engines, why not go for a opposed four- cylinder.

[@aaronschoessow9567]

You could just steal the powertrain out of a Subaru outback motor tranny rearend four wheel drive system... Then you could have a 4 wheel drive tractor

[@NilsKall]

Aaron Schoessow hmmmm, I have a Legacy wagon (4x4 with hi and low gear) with rust issues but sound mechanics....You just gave me an idea...

[@aaronschoessow9567]

@@NilsKall I want to see it when you do it...

[@aaronschoessow9567]

Not me. I gave up on the ( u r a bus) Subaru backwards a long time ago... Too many problems with timing belts and water pumps and head gaskets... They are an interference motor which means the Pistons will hit the valves when the timing belt breaks, then the whole motor is junk...

[@RaginEagle]

Awesome

[@adamstendahl3916]

Should have done a complete rebuild on the final drives I'm sure the bearings and races are also junk, both of them on mine were junk

[@Isavetractors]

It's coming! The main bearings in the drives are a hard one to find. If you have a source, let me know! Until then, I kinda have to keep going forward and double back to it, when I locate them.

[@adamstendahl3916]

@@Isavetractors I bought all the seals bearings and races from Sandy lake implement all fit like it should, little spendy though

[@jordantractorvlogs7008]

2.03 nana I hear the horse lol

[@JoshKilen]

very nice job, did you check the other drop housing?

[@joetipton6658]

I wood like to have one my self

[@samiam7]

Yeahhhh! Part 4!

[@marciabrighton364]

will you have carbs for cckb engines soon i have one that needs new carb

[@Isavetractors]

We are currently thinking about doing that. We will see if the numbers work out

[@tkskagen]

Any recommendations for Performance Parts for a Kohler Magnum MV18S Opposed Twin Flathead? I'm looking for Valve Springs and Larger Intake Valves... Any recommendations for a better flowing Intake Manifold? You are a TRACTOR GOD! (Not literally) -Thomas (12) Port Orchard, Washington

[@Isavetractors]

You could machine your jugs to take on V8 valves and uses heavier springs. You could also port your manifolds and blocks for better flow. You could also deck your heads and use bigger pistons. Performance enhancing is beyond my specialty, but those are some of the basics you could do.

[@luiskraus5702]

@isavetractors I've got a question I've got a normal riding mower and i just built a fronthydraulic.I also want a backhydraulic its still in Planning. I think sooner or later the Back axle or gearbox however ist To weak and its Gonna break. Is it right? If yes Can you please Write or demonstrate how i can reinforce it that it don't snapps or bends? It would very cool if you have got an idea.

[@jessegreco6818]

How did you bench test the stator in this video? Short of running the motor on the bench I am curious if there is another way.

[@Isavetractors]

Ohm test

[@jessegreco6818]

isavetractors It looked like you were reading voltage on the meter later in the video. Meaning the engine would have to be running?

[@Isavetractors]

Oh you mean after I wind it. You can still just ohm it out. I was running the engine for completeness for the video. But if you were to test it to make sure you did it right just ohm test the two outputs then ohm each output to ground to make sure none of the wires are grounded

[@phishy6916]

Hey Norman I found those closed end needle bearings on Amazon (Koyo MH 16161) $17.51

[@Isavetractors]

Wow thank you! I just went and bought 6 from Amazon. Do you happen to know the other drop housing bearing? Thanks a million!

[@phishy6916]

No I haven't looked into that one.

[@brighammmer]

Br6 is the bearing ace set for the axle shafts

[@johnkemnitz7478]

@@Isavetractors Br17 Napa or even Amazon. Would you happen to know the oil seal replacement part?

[@muddy_armadillo]

Hey, could you do a video on how to wire a K series ignition? My engine just has a black wire coming off the points, and its been cut. I have no idea where to start.

[@Isavetractors]

Voila! kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4mpk6d-i7KnjMU

[@ryy597]

noticed you're in maine. where do you find/buy all these machines? been looking here in new brunswick and can't seem to find anything.

[@Isavetractors]

Craigslist, FB marketplace, estate auctions, public auctions and then they find me!

[@ryy597]

@@Isavetractors id love to own something like a simplicity 4040 but i guess they are hard to find. it would be very helpful for logging small trees as it has a 3 point hitch and its smaller then the a 27 hp tractor.

[@Isavetractors]

They are hard to find but any of the mid 70's garden tractors like Cub Cadet, John Deere etc can do small logging. Just add weight to the machine and you'll be good. The traslnsmissions are all very hearty.

[@ryy597]

@@Isavetractors thanks! i will continue hunting for one. here they are very very hard to find, ive only say one on the facebook market and it had 1000views in a couple of days and it was already sold. they are hard to get for sure!

[@PhatboyHD88]

Hey Norman , where did you get those R4 tires for the front ? What size are they ? I have ag tires all the way around but would prefer to have R4 tires on the front,,, if you could drop me that info ,, id be gracious...thanks

[@Isavetractors]

I get most of my tires from Miller Tire online. They are big supporters of Garden Tractor folks.

[@RustyZipper]

They are gorgeous! 😍

[@allenmckinney9533]

Would you happen to know the part number on that double groove pulley? I have a 89 craftsman with a 20hp onan and I want to mount a generator head on the side and drive it with a belt with a pulley like that.

[@Isavetractors]

I don't but you can get double pulleys for v belts at surpluscenter.com

[@allenmckinney9533]

@@Isavetractors ok thanks.

[@mechalchemist14]

Do you know if you can get a reman motor? I have an allis 620 that used the the same motor I believe.

[@Bird76Mojo76]

I got a quote from a factory licensed Onan engine rebuilder and they wanted around $3200. Repower kits are available for much cheaper.

[@brighammmer]

@@Bird76Mojo76 I just repowered mine with a harbor freight predator 22hp v twin. Had to think a bit more. But worth it.

[@Bird76Mojo76]

@@brighammmer You lost the front PTO option with that Predator though didn't you?

[@brighammmer]

@@Bird76Mojo76 yes o. I got a 7" pulley and hub so my loader(which never comes off) is always running.

[@expatconn7242]

Looking for cckb carb kit 9020

[@Isavetractors]

I got em on my website isavetractors.com!

[@okjd159]

I wish you showed what was wrong with the Stator as to why you need to repair it. Next time if you remember.

[@Isavetractors]

There is a whole video on that. Please see the link in the description for the whole stator video

[@okjd159]

@@Isavetractors Thanx