ebinmaine 67,562 #1 Posted November 30, 2022 On my 75 C160 Automatic I want to remove the plastic "handle" at the end of the motion control lever. I'm seeing maybe a heat gun? Any hints on actual practice? Other methods? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,327 #2 Posted November 30, 2022 Find an open end wrench that is a good fit on the shaft and the bottom of the "handle" Use the Heat gun, but judiciously - don't overdo it. Use a heavy glove, better yet, one of those silicone grippy pads for opening bottle caps. Grip the handle, give it an upward twist while applying upward pressure on the wrench below. Steady pressure - don't have a "Bumps and Bruises" event once it comes loose and whack your noggin with the wrench!! Unless Trina films it..... 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #3 Posted November 30, 2022 And if that don’t work, get a biggah hammah! 3 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,562 #4 Posted November 30, 2022 1 minute ago, Pullstart said: And if that don’t work, get a biggah hammah! Nehhh. Ya staht with a biggah hammah!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,071 #5 Posted November 30, 2022 @ebinmaine Why didn’t you put this in the restoration thread ?… same tractor isn’t it, and aren’t you taking the plastic off as part of the restoration ? … make it easier for your fans on here to keep up with what Trina’s doing… 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,137 #6 Posted November 30, 2022 Leave it on and just tape it. It's all I've ever done. Why make more work for yourself? Colossus would have been done 2 years ago! 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,562 #7 Posted November 30, 2022 9 minutes ago, squonk said: Leave it on and just tape it. It's all I've ever done. Why make more work for yourself? Colossus would have been done 2 years ago! Oh it's not the taping for paint. Trina can do that quite well. I want to remove it and use something longer. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,233 #8 Posted November 30, 2022 18 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Oh it's not the taping for paint. Trina can do that quite well. I want to remove it and use something longer. I've had a similar thought for the console-mounted levers on our "-H" tractors. Something taller that extends above the operators leg, for instance! Following! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,619 #9 Posted November 30, 2022 Can I ask why you want to remove it ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,562 #10 Posted November 30, 2022 21 minutes ago, D_Mac said: Can I ask why you want to remove it ? 55 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: I want to remove it and use something longer. I'd like a handle that's a little bigger for my bear paws. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,071 #11 Posted December 1, 2022 (edited) Oh so since you’re not “ technically “ doing it as part of the restoration (“I just want a bigger handle”), then that warranted a complete separate thread… Trying to boost your content count and improve your rank ? Edited December 1, 2022 by Horse Newbie 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #12 Posted December 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, Horse Newbie said: Oh so since you’re not “ technically “ doing it as part of the restoration, then that warranted a complete separate thread… Trying to boost your content count and improve your rank ? haha... you know... I took a look today and he beat me on the leader-board by 1 point yesterday... Coincidence? Highly suspect... Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,562 #13 Posted December 1, 2022 8 minutes ago, Horse Newbie said: Oh so since you’re not “ technically “ doing it as part of the restoration (“I just want a bigger handle”), then that warranted a complete separate thread… Trying to boost your content count and improve your rank ? I look at the leader board about 2 or 3 times a year. So yes .... ? 😁 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #14 Posted December 1, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: I look at the leader board about 2 or 3 times a year. I look at it every day hoping you will let me win... Not really... Don Edited December 1, 2022 by Snoopy11 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,071 #15 Posted December 1, 2022 @ebinmaine… your a good guy to poke fun at… thick skin, and you don’t seem to take yourself too serious. Shoot, you’ll even turn on yourself to put a smile on others faces… 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #16 Posted December 1, 2022 3 minutes ago, Horse Newbie said: @ebinmaine… your a good guy to poke fun at… thick skin, and you don’t seem to take yourself too serious. Shoot, you’ll even turn on yourself to put a smile on others faces… I agree 100%... I seem to 'like' or 'react' to most much of what he posts... so... to hell with the leader-board... Don 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,562 #17 Posted December 1, 2022 6 minutes ago, Horse Newbie said: @ebinmaine… your a good guy to poke fun at… thick skin, and you don’t seem to take yourself too serious. Shoot, you’ll even turn on yourself to put a smile on others faces… There's no other way to be. I'm like that... Most of the time.... 😜 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,137 #18 Posted December 1, 2022 (edited) Get 2 rolls of Gorilla tape and wind it around the handle. Instant bigger handle. Edited December 1, 2022 by squonk 2 1 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,071 #19 Posted December 1, 2022 9 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said: I seem to 'like' or 'react' to most much of what he posts. So that’s why he does it….. very sneaky Eric… 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,562 #20 Posted December 1, 2022 24 minutes ago, squonk said: Get 2 rolls of Gorilla tape and wind it around the handle. Instant bigger handle. Great minds think alike.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,233 #21 Posted December 1, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, squonk said: Get 2 rolls of Gorilla tape and wind it around the handle. Instant bigger handle. I seem to recall the addition of a wood lathe to your shop. A nicely turned handle would be an option. Edited December 1, 2022 by Handy Don 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,562 #22 Posted December 1, 2022 7 minutes ago, Handy Don said: I seem to recall the addition of a wood lathe to your shop. A nicely turned handle would be an option. Had that thought too! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,071 #23 Posted December 1, 2022 (edited) 31 minutes ago, Handy Don said: seem to recall the addition of a wood lathe to your shop. A nicely turned handle would be an option I knew it ! Edited December 1, 2022 by Horse Newbie 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,071 #24 Posted December 1, 2022 23 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Had that thought too I knew it ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,619 #25 Posted December 1, 2022 Just to add my 2 cents. I have a 875 with a plow set up. In certain positions the plow left to right lever is really close , almost touches the automatic forward/reverse lever. A thicker handle on either lever would create a problem. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
