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I'd check the drive belt tention- it shouldn't want to creep in forward. The torque converters might also be needing some lube from the long storage gumming them up. Also, have the idle rpm checked...

One idea I toyed with was a wrecker/tow truck Buff. Instead of the stake bed, a crane arm from the frame out over the rear, with a winch.

You CAN use 30w- or 40w motor oil on chains, but it really isn't the best stuff; In a pinch in the field, yes.
Stop at the local motorcycle shop and get some decent quality chain lube. You might...

I think the record is something like 65mph, using a JLO (yeah, the old 'jello') engine and half-clipped trans brake bands. Up and down an old runway.

I'll take a miss on that, thanks. 45 was scary...

I've always preferred the IV.

Jari came up one day with a set of disc brakes. "Put em in" he said. Mechanicals.
Much noise in the shop.
"Can't, not enough leverage on the regular lever. You want discs? Need hydraulics."
"What...

Use a steel straightedge ruler to line up the jackshaft with the trans output sprocket and the mid-axle drive sprocket.
Go from the trans to the mid-axle, ans you'll probably have to bump the axle...

I just had a repressed memory flash up. Thanks.

Broken weld on the left jackshaft sprocket. $10.

A simple reply from a past employee: Redesigning/retooling/re-engineering takes time, money, ad nauseum.
It's not that we didn't talk about every single thing on that list, but you have to consider...

Correct- I assumed a II. The belts should be frame-linked though. On the IV it's rim mounted but the total load area is more than sufficient to bear the weight. On a II the bar fits thru the upper...

If you're doing it youself, factory specs won't help. As stated, it should be at lest 4" higher than the tallest person in it.
Note Well: Roll bar/cage is useless without seatbelts.
Both bar and...

I probably made those tracks, and installed the engine, rofl! And the 440 is a screaming engine- you might want to replace the rubber engine mounts though, they get brittle over time.

The vanguard spacers were, as I recall, 3/8". The Kohler didn't need them. If they were factory, they would be 1-1/4 square x 3/8" thick. Did you check the lower mounts? The rubber frame ones. Over...

I am very sorry I missed this. Mr Wallach was one great guy to work for, and a generally great man to know.
My condolences to Family, and my respects to a man I admired.
dammit, now I'm sad.

Which Kohler is in there, the red one or the black one? (snikers)?
Check the other IV post about belt tension. 2in is way out, and what barnyard mechanic used a 2x4 for a shim?
You can call the...

We used a 3/4 pipe tap tool welded to a flyweel hammer to pull bushings out. Replacement is important though- best to use oil-loaded bronze bushings- that end is just supported by the axle post in...

Factory trick on belts: grab the belt one hand each side close to the drive 'verter, put your thumbs on the belt where it goes over the pulley, wiggle side to side. More than 1/4 inch, shim to...

Hello. Patmax, just call me Pat. Worked at Recreatives in the late 80's for about 5 years. Still think they're great systems, and miss building and ripping on them. Hope I can help.