340s paint and restore

MWB · Post by **MWB** » Tue Oct 07, 2014 6:46 pm

Ok guys, I'm trying to get my 340s back together. I've looked at a lot of pic's of others restorations and I'm curious. How did you get things like the clutch sheaves looking so clean and bright. Paint or some kind of super cleaner?? Not only clutches but other parts as well. (Tie rods, gear case, air intake box ect..)

Any help would be appreciated!

Cabindweller · Post by **Cabindweller** » Tue Oct 21, 2014 8:32 pm

Wile I don't have one yet. I have heard of some Soda blasting parts like that.

Post by **WinnipegStPaul9** » Tue Oct 21, 2014 8:56 pm

Chrome

JDT · Post by **JDT** » Wed Oct 22, 2014 8:10 am

Cabindweller · Post by **Cabindweller** » Wed Oct 22, 2014 6:07 pm

Ohhh My eyes, I am blind.

ihengineer76 · Post by **ihengineer76** » Wed Oct 22, 2014 9:58 pm

A lot of the parts like secondary sheaves and other parts/bolts, etc. can be re-plated. This gives it the nice new look. Aluminum parts can be glass or plastic media blasted to bring it back to new looking. Dry ice blasting works very well, but the blaster is pricey, and you may have a hard time finding dry ice blocks.

400brian · Post by **400brian** » Thu Oct 23, 2014 3:01 am

My observation is that the nice looking clutch sheaves are either NOS, or have been repainted to something that looks nice. Eastwood sells paint that mimics cad plating. Some guys paint them silver, I think Troy spritzed a little gold over the silver to give a closer color.

Soda blasting makes many of the aluminum parts look great. You do not have to spend a lot of money to do it either. A hand held spot sand blaster may work just fine with bi-carb, that is what I use. Engine cases really clean up nice with soda, other parts might need a little polishing to look good.

Here's a shot of my '72 engine. The jugs were NOS, so I didn't blast them, but everything else was.

MWB · Post by **MWB** » Thu Oct 23, 2014 8:04 pm

Alright, thanks guys. The chrome looks cool, but I'm trying to make it as original as possible. Not familiar with soda blasting. I'll have to look into that. Do you know where I can find the hood pins? And are they chrome?
Thanks for your input!

nick80lf · Post by **nick80lf** » Thu Oct 23, 2014 8:41 pm

Moore Metal Finishing - Toledo, Ohio. See this post for additional details and photos

http://www.jdsleds.com/community/viewto ... ng#p101011

400brian · Post by **400brian** » Thu Oct 23, 2014 8:46 pm

Here's a couple of ideas.

http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Resul ... /N-0/Nao-0

The second one on the list is something like I use. Bi-carb can be found at stores selling animal feed, it is fed as a buffer ( antacid ).

MWB · Post by **MWB** » Thu Nov 06, 2014 7:42 pm

Anyone know where can I find the rubber grommets for the coil bracket and engine mounting plate?

400brian · Post by **400brian** » Thu Nov 06, 2014 9:08 pm

Rainville has NOS coil bracket grommets, I have new ones, I think they are listed in the reproduction parts list.

The motor mounts are said to be the same as some currently available from Bobcat.

JoeRainville · Post by **JoeRainville** » Fri Nov 07, 2014 1:25 pm

I do have NOS coil bracket grommets for the 340/s. Holler if you need a set.
$10.00 plus shipping.
-Joe

Post by **Matt** » Fri Nov 07, 2014 9:30 pm

I've got repro motor plates, and also coil bracket if needed:

http://www.newbreedparts.com/newbreed/i ... uct_id=106

Everything 340/S: http://www.newbreedparts.com/newbreed/i ... ch=340%2Fs

MWB · Post by **MWB** » Sat Nov 08, 2014 2:06 pm

Yea Joe, I do want a set. Let me know where to send money.
Thanks,
Matt

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