Mechanical Done*

Dare I say it?  The mechanical is "done".  Note the * for the footnote, which could read "mostly" or "i think so"...

It's harder to spend the time inside with everything *spring* going on, but it's been cold these last few days and the hill grass is growing like crazy.

Mostly pics today, but hopefully start seriously wiring tomorrow?

 Belt Guard from underneath

 Belt Cover ( currently not installed, needs tweaking, will see if needed )

Sheave and Belt installed ( taken from underneath up on jack stands )

Rear Chute with Side Baffles installed ( keep grass out of chains )

Rear View with Batteries and Motors reinstalled

Side View showing electronics enclosure mounted

Custom Alternator Tensioner (Aluminum rod, Heim Joints, Jam Nut)

Thinking about how test the motion, I would have to put the whole thing up on blocks or risk it climbing a tree or worse.  Then, a simplification - just remove the chains from the motors to the main driven gear ( or in this case - since I just put the motors back on - don't put the chains back yet )  Now it won't go anywhere and I can test the radio and everything else safely.

Things to remember:

Don't forget to add oil to the new engine!

Check gears, bearings, sprockets for tight set screws.

Now, where are those wire strippers...