John
I really appreciate all the assistance and encouragement! I will email you a list of parts needed tomorrow. I really look forward to this machine being all cleaned up and running as it should! Thanks again.
It really is too bad about the distance, I would have happily bought a "non-flooded/rusty" base plate and even transmission off you. Shipping would be hundreds.
I have some gear oil-safe RTV sealant, 3M 5200 marine sealant, and will purchase SAE90 marine gear oil. For the center post sleeve, I plan to use Loctite EA-3478, which is an industrial 2 part metal epoxy that is basically made for a task like this. Conveniently, I have more than enough leftover from a past project. Very strong, and will seal that post up well so no water gets between. It will essentially become one composite metal unit.
I'm still quite impressed with how the transmission cleaned up. The only damage is the washer on the input shaft is quite rusted and misshapen, and the clutch actuator has a flat spot on the roller (see pic) bearings/shafts have been cleaned with tube brushes, red scotchbrite, and solvents. They look great and have very little wear. A bit of pitting on input shaft/gear, But just missed bearing surface and points on contact. lucky! Gear and fork will look alot nicer once my replacement wire brush wheel arrives and I can get it fully cleaned up!
Still making progress, even with winter tire installs for myself and family taking alot of my time! lol
Cheers and thanks for reading! -Landon
