JD 5105 Repair Thread

[lincmercguy]

Got a few simple things fixed. I also started building the new fuel head. I'm waiting for my filter order to arrive though.

My box of parts lost a couple of things along the way, but the company is shipping out replacements.

 

[lincmercguy]

Got it fired up for a few seconds last night. I had just barely enough of the new harness connected to crank and run it. I still have to put the new fuel head and lines on, but I ran it for a second off of what was still in the injection pump and shut it off. I'll get the fuel system done before I do so again.

 

[Eagle1]

Well that is promising .........

 

[lincmercguy]

Still waiting on a couple of adapters to get it running on its own fuel. I also started cleaning up the center console support and other metal pieces that need cleaning/painting.

 

[lincmercguy]

Ugh, thought I had everything I need to run it on its own fuel, but there's a seal on the line to the injector pump that has a seal that is bad. It's not surprising with the heat, but I'm just annoyed at myself for not checking it. I had to pause for a few other things in The house.

I ended up buying a sand blasting cabinet to clean up the parts to paint with a rattle can. That went pretty well. The small parts are easy, but this is the main console bracket and is a fairly complex part.

 

[lincmercguy]

Fuel line fixed up and I was able to fire it up under its own fuel and the new cluster works as well. After that, I pulled off the temporarily placed harness and installed the console support. Now I just have to get the wiring harness laid into place properly. Getting the main part in the console support will be the challenge. I only have parts diagrams and manual diagrams for reference.

 

[lincmercguy]

Wiring harness fully installed and time for a test drive!

 

[dodge man]

I assume it ran and moved well? Nice job, it’s looking up!

 

[workinonit]

Nice job.

 

[lincmercguy]

I assume it ran and moved well? Nice job, it’s looking up!

Yep, seems to run fine. I had changed the oil/filter as well because the valve cover melted and some water could have gotten in. I just had a string tied to the fuel control, so I need to get all of the linkages put back together next.

 

[dodge man]

I noticed the red string but thought it was a wire. Looks like you’ll need a new steering wheel too.

 

[lincmercguy]

Yeah, it's a bit melted, but still functional. It's one of the few parts that has some aftermarket availability. I also need to sandblast and repaint the column after I take it apart.

 

[lincmercguy]

Still going strong on the repair after taking some time for some home improvement stuff. After cleaning up the melted plastic, I'm doing a quick scuff and rattle can on the top of the transmission housing. Not going to win any shows, but it should look halfway decent.

 

[lincmercguy]

Oh, and I forgot to post that I got the rear lights working. They never worked when I bought it. Some of the wiring broke off and was just zip tied underneath and the bulb sockets were loose.

I did to a bit of redneck work on this one since I didn't want to spend $400 for new light assemblies. I pounded the threaded inserts back in place, and I'll have to remember to always use hand tools on these.

I found some generic 3157 bulb sockets and attached them inside the light housings. That style is more reliable than the old barrel style bulbs.

Threading the wiring through was a pain. I had to unbolt each side of the ROPS to line it up better and use a tape to pull each wire through. Taking the fenders off made it easier.

 

[LouNY]

Good looking project, sounds like it's coming along nicely for you.
Have you considered resealing the steering orbital motor or do you think it handled the heat ok.

 

[lincmercguy]

Good looking project, sounds like it's coming along nicely for you.
Have you considered resealing the steering orbital motor or do you think it handled the heat ok.

I've not had any leaks from it when I've run and driven it. If I have to pull it to repair it later, it's not too bad to remove.

 

[Williy]

Nice JOB really looking GOOD!!!

willy

 

[lincmercguy]

I've been kind of slacking on posts for this. Life happening and all that. I also decided to upgrade the shop compressor during this process, so that has turned into another series of projects....

 

[lincmercguy]

Tonight I installed the intake grid heater kit. Since I had the loader and hood off, it was an easy time to do so. The install is easy, but the leads were too long. This is probably because this kit covers many models. I just made sure to tie everything up well when done. It's not cold enough to notice a difference, but everything worked properly.

It's amazing how everything works right away when you have a brand new wiring harness.

For those who don't normally work on engines, stuffing a couple of rags into the intake manifold while cleaning off the gaskets is a good idea. Just don't forget to take them all out.

 

[lincmercguy]

My idea to use bedliner on the foot platforms worked out pretty well. That stuff took about 10 days to cure, just a warning to anyone using it on something that can't sit that long. Fenders are back on. Really, it's almost done except for the seat, hood, and putting the brackets and loader back on.