leabassett@sbcglobal.net 149 #1 Posted July 3 Will a hydraulic lift off a 953 be able to mount on a 312-8? I would love to put it on my plow tractor as the 953 is a parts tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,170 #2 Posted July 3 Will it bolt on? NO But if you have a grinder, a welder, time, and imagination, you could make it work. Probably cheaper to buy a 312 H. 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,747 #3 Posted July 3 (edited) @Achto retrofitted a pump to a tractor up high behind the engine. Kind of like where a starter generator would mount on the older 60,s tractors. I believe he had to switch to a physically smaller battery from a motorcycle to make it all fit. So doable with some creativity. Just be sure you mount it where it keeps the pump pulley spinning the correct direction. Edited July 3 by oliver2-44 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,571 #4 Posted July 3 I mounted this pump on to a Raider 12. The pump I used had to spin clock wise so it had to drive off of the flywheel side of the engine. Your pump is a counter clock wise pump & will need to drive off of the PTO side. Some pic's of my set up. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,223 #5 Posted July 3 It could be mounted much like the "HY" units from older models but you would also need to change out the implement lift handle and rockshaft unless you made an entirely new rear lift for the plow. Take Ed's advice. 8 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: Probably cheaper to buy a 312 H Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,625 #6 Posted July 3 @Achto wait , you can't do that , ! a heim joint on a wheel horse ? nice looking set up / finish . corrective action on a problem area ? we are not close in distance , but we can talk / share problem elimination , good for you ! pete 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,625 #7 Posted July 3 @Achto been experimenting with heim joints for years , have yet to have a failure , brake / clutch linkage , any swivel point , of course steering linkage , PTO LEVER SET UP . pete 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,571 #8 Posted July 3 (edited) @peter lena The placement of my control lever worked out great. I can reach out with my pinky finger to run the hydraulics with out ever taking my hand off from steering wheel. Edited July 3 by Achto 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moonshine*Connoisseur 435 #9 Posted July 4 (edited) Sort of unrelated but I had to add, when I recently finished my v8/ 4 speed swap in my 76 Ford Maverick, I had to get creative on the clutch z-bar linkage since the z-bars for Mavericks are basically non existant anymore. I modified a 66 Mustang z-bar and added 2 heim joints on each end of the linkage. What a smooth difference ! It's because of this I am finding any reason to use these exclusively when the need arises, especially on steering rods for the Wheel Horses. I'm not saying heim joints don't fail but it'll take alot longer for them to wear. They tolerate angles and load very well. Edited July 4 by Moonshine*Connoisseur 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,217 #10 Posted July 5 On 7/2/2024 at 8:40 PM, leabassett@sbcglobal.net said: Will a hydraulic lift off a 953 be able to mount on a 312-8? I would love to put it on my plow tractor as the 953 is a parts tractor. I suspect the HY components on the 953 would more easily port to an early 60’s round hood. My 854 would be a perfect candidate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leabassett@sbcglobal.net 149 #11 Posted July 5 Well it does not mater now I am not getting the tractor. But thanks for the info. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
