Easton Rich 449 #101 Posted January 28 I’m either 6 or 8speed swapping it, we'll see what the guy has in stock (aka the boneyard) tomorrow 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 449 #102 Posted January 28 On 1/26/2025 at 3:32 PM, TonyToro Jr. said: I noticed in the picture you have your axle flipped. Make your you CHECK all your club rules about everything you do like that. I know in our club flipping or spindles and or axles are not allowed. I read the rules yesterday right after I did that and figured out that it isn’t allowed. lol 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,817 #103 Posted January 28 4 hours ago, Easton Rich said: I’m either 6 or 8speed swapping it, we'll see what the guy has in stock (aka the boneyard) tomorrow The question here is why? A 3 or 4 speed has the same gear ratio as a 6 or 8 speed upper range. If you're looking for durability: I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND you stay away from any 6 speed or an 8 speed with Limited Slip Differential. You'd think having Limited Slip would be good but for a PULLER in particular you REALLY need the extra strength of a mid 70s or later 8 speed with an open differential. They are worlds apart for long term durability. 8 speed. 8 pinion. With 1 1/8" axles. I believe anything from 1974 and up with that diameter axle would suit you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 13,114 #104 Posted January 28 4 hours ago, ebinmaine said: You'd think having Limited Slip would be good but for a PULLER in particular you REALLY need the extra strength of a mid 70s or later 8 speed with an open differential. They are worlds apart for long term durability. Seconded. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 449 #105 Posted January 29 Ok, he says he has 3 so, I’ll see which is which. Can you tell by the key way on the axle? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,817 #106 Posted January 29 8 minutes ago, Easton Rich said: Ok, he says he has 3 so, I’ll see which is which. Can you tell by the key way on the axle? What transmission do you have now? Year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 449 #107 Posted January 29 1968 4 speed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 449 #108 Posted January 29 He has the open differential. I just called him 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,817 #109 Posted January 29 24 minutes ago, Easton Rich said: He has the open differential. I just called him Open diff. 8 speed. 1 1/8" axles. That's the one you want. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 449 #110 Posted January 29 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: What transmission do you have now? Year? Anything is for sale 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 28,230 #111 Posted January 29 I started the year off with a '68 or '69 six speed tranny with a limited slip 10 pinion differential. This was end the results after my second pull. I'm still running the same 6 speed tranny except I retro fit an open 8 pinion differential from a 520H tranny. This set up held up the rest of the season with no issues. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 449 #112 Posted January 30 So would a open differential 8speed be better? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 449 #113 Posted January 30 Scratch my last post I didn't read EB's post first. My bad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 449 #114 Posted January 31 I’m picking up a parts tractor tomorrow, I think a c160, but I’ve never seen it so……. I might part it out but I’m giving my friend first picks. It will be listed on here to give you guys first picks on the rest. I’ll post pictures of it when I get it home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,817 #115 Posted January 31 1 minute ago, Easton Rich said: I’m picking up a parts tractor tomorrow, I think a c160, but I’ve never seen it so……. I might part it out but I’m giving my friend first picks. It will be listed on here to give you guys first picks on the rest. I’ll post pictures of it when I get it home. A C160 is a VERY desirable model. Literally a holy grail to some. Consider carefully whether it should be parted or saved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 449 #116 Posted January 31 It has no engine and it’s been parted out a little, but my friend says he wants to save it. I’m giving him some parts to start with on his first journey. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 449 #117 Posted January 31 I've decided I'm not going to be building a modified tractor because of money and time. My tractor will do fine (I think) in stock class when I get my adjustments made. I know this whole thing is confusing and probably boring. Tomorrow I will start to swap an 8speed into a commado. Great....... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,817 #118 Posted January 31 4 hours ago, Easton Rich said: I've decided I'm not going to be building a modified tractor because of money and time. My tractor will do fine (I think) in stock class when I get my adjustments made. I know this whole thing is confusing and probably boring. Tomorrow I will start to swap an 8speed into a commado. Great....... Nothing wrong with that at all. A build is a build no matter what type. Learn from what you're doing. Discover your talents and skills and goals. Learn and remember where your best parts sources are. IE the several great vendors here on Redsquare and/or your local sources like friends or club members, or the stores that have what you want. Perhaps the next build will be the more wild natured one. Or maybe you'll see another tractor (like the C160 or something else) that suits you better for multiple reasons. It's all good. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 449 #119 Posted February 1 I have to put off getting the c160 for now because I have higher priorities. I might get it within the next week. THIS IS STILL A PULLING TRACTOR BUILD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 449 #120 Posted February 3 How do you get an oil pan off when they used rtv on it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,817 #121 Posted February 3 1 hour ago, Easton Rich said: How do you get an oil pan off when they used rtv on it? Got pics? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 449 #122 Posted February 3 It’s rtv I just picked off the squeeze out 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,817 #123 Posted February 3 First, the safety disclaimer. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN HANDLING SHARP OBJECTS. If it was my engine I'd consider using a series of tools including but not limited to. A razor knife. Small very sharp chisels. Small putty knife. I'd cut the groove of the RTV. Make sure you slice AWAY from your body. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 13,114 #124 Posted February 4 There are reasons why engines are not assembled with RTV in the first place. Difficulty disassembling is one. Squeeze out in the inside breaking off can affect in eternal oil circulation by blocking passageways or other critical places. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 449 #125 Posted February 5 I GOT IT!!! I show pictures tomorrow. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
