It's coming together part IV, the details
It's coming together part IV, the details
The big iron is all on. Now it's the little things, wiring, instruments, water pump, hyd pump, starter, gen, lights, air cleaner and radiator. Next it will be on to sheet metal.
Some of the photos show parts that are installed temporarly. Mostly checking fit and making sure something isn't going to have to come back off for something I forgot to put on first The radiator has all new rubber mounts. It fit and was then removed for other work.
Water pump
instruments and wiring...very easy with Lavoys new wiring loom!!
Some of the photos show parts that are installed temporarly. Mostly checking fit and making sure something isn't going to have to come back off for something I forgot to put on first The radiator has all new rubber mounts. It fit and was then removed for other work.
Water pump
instruments and wiring...very easy with Lavoys new wiring loom!!
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- 2010 crawler
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I have the hydraulic pump on but it's very tight and I'm trying to figure out how the plumb it. This tractor did not have a factory pump and I don't have any factory lines.
The silver spots just behind the fan on the left side as viewed is duct tape over the fittings.
It's looking a little more complete all the time!!
The silver spots just behind the fan on the left side as viewed is duct tape over the fittings.
It's looking a little more complete all the time!!
I'm working on the hydraulics and this is continued from the what you'll find thread.
Since the original hydraulic tank I had was rusted out, I decided to repair it and while I was at it, increase the capacity to more match my pump.
This is the original as it would have sat in the tractor
This is the tank and the extension I fabricated from some 12 ga sheet metal I had
The old tank sitting in the extesion
A trial fit and how it will look sitting in the tractor when it's welded up
Since the original hydraulic tank I had was rusted out, I decided to repair it and while I was at it, increase the capacity to more match my pump.
This is the original as it would have sat in the tractor
This is the tank and the extension I fabricated from some 12 ga sheet metal I had
The old tank sitting in the extesion
A trial fit and how it will look sitting in the tractor when it's welded up
Last edited by gus on Sat Feb 11, 2012 12:43 pm, edited 1 time in total.
This tractor did have a front mount pump, but it did not have a front bumper and HD grill guard.
I had to make new mounts. I ground the front of the bumper flat where the casting was rough. I drilled and tapped 3 holes for the angle plate. I added heavy straps up to the grill guard to strengthen the mount and also protect the pump. I do not have the cover over the straps in these photos.
I had to make new mounts. I ground the front of the bumper flat where the casting was rough. I drilled and tapped 3 holes for the angle plate. I added heavy straps up to the grill guard to strengthen the mount and also protect the pump. I do not have the cover over the straps in these photos.
- Paul Buhler
- 350 crawler
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Thanks for sharing. Your tractor sure looks nice. Best wishes getting it re-plumbed and outside running. Will this be a working machine or a show machine? Paul
EDIT: Saw Message V. answered my question. Good looking 3pt modification. Paul
EDIT: Saw Message V. answered my question. Good looking 3pt modification. Paul
Paul Buhler
Killington, VT
420c 5 roll with 62 blade, FOPS, and Gearmatic 8a winch
Killington, VT
420c 5 roll with 62 blade, FOPS, and Gearmatic 8a winch
My goal is a machine that I can go out, start it up and go to work without having to wonder if it'll start or be ready to go plow snow!! I have a newer JD wheel tractor and it's nice to just get on and go without any thought of problems. First time I've had that!!Paul Buhler wrote:Thanks for sharing. Your tractor sure looks nice. Best wishes getting it re-plumbed and outside running. Will this be a working machine or a show machine? Paul
EDIT: Saw Message V. answered my question. Good looking 3pt modification. Paul
Gus
- Paul Buhler
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Yeah, peace of mind and reliability are worthy goals - It's pretty nice having a machine that you can walk up to, unwrap, open the fuel, and it fires right off, purring, ready to go tackle whatever. Mine's still a work in progress too, but it gets better every year as time and money are applied.My goal is a machine that I can go out, start it up and go to work without having to wonder if it'll start or be ready to go plow snow!! I have a newer JD wheel tractor and it's nice to just get on and go without any thought of problems. First time I've had that!!
Paul Buhler
Killington, VT
420c 5 roll with 62 blade, FOPS, and Gearmatic 8a winch
Killington, VT
420c 5 roll with 62 blade, FOPS, and Gearmatic 8a winch
THINK MAN THINK........gus wrote:The tank is welded and painted. I welded in a drain, the new mounting tabs and also added a large tab on the outside to help carry the extra weight. I have increased the capacity to over 5 gallons from the original 2.5. I'm not quite sure what it was but I think in that range.
After all this I realized the the new pump had more capacity and needed bigger lines!!
Now I have to go back and cut out the holes and weld in bigger fittings. And, the tank was rinsed with a volital fuel to get the welding crud out. Now it needs to be steamed or defumed to cut and weld on it.
I'm also looking into putting a filter on the return line. I think the system will have a longer life if I do.
Gus
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