SylvanLakeWH 27,241 #26 Posted Saturday at 11:21 AM 3 minutes ago, 953 nut said: The are made in the USA but die-cast pulleys wouldn't be suitable for most drive train applications. Since this will just be a play toy you will probably be OK. Curious - What’s the issue? Durability? You are correct this is not for "work", but I also don't want to create an issue... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,552 #27 Posted Saturday at 11:40 AM 9 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: What’s the issue? Just made of softer "pot" metal that isn't very strong. Particularly in the bore/set screw area. Keep the set screws tight and you won't have any problems in a putt around. 3 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 27,241 #28 Posted Sunday at 09:23 PM Progress today: Initial fitment if motor... looks like it'll work... removed manual clutch and pulley from yard art. Removed auto shifter stuff... initially looks like it'll work... gonna need tie rods... @ebinmaine @peter lena others...? how about a pic of your threaded tie rod dohickies... might go that route... I forget what you use? 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,388 #29 Posted Sunday at 09:53 PM 22 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: gonna need tie rods... @ebinmaine Heim joints. Here two pics of the ones we've built. I buy 7/16" double male RH thread. I go up a size from OE because the holes are almost always oval. Drilling to 7/16 fixes that. Using the next size up adds exponential strength. Huge difference. Or... I have a set off BBT's Military Tribute Tractor. They are worn. Not dead. One original. One adjustable replacement. We wont use them on a worker here. Pay the freight and these are yours. 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,068 #30 Posted yesterday at 12:19 PM @SylvanLakeWH good gold mine , correction reference , there are 6 , simple mods right here , that make a world of difference , very easy to tweak a sloppy spot , also regular lighter duty heim joints are good for levers , heavier type / style are better for front end axel change out , adapted as i went , first photo , washer fill for sloppy PTO LEVER , solid smooth , heim joint on pto lever end , just a die nut rethread , over original threading , lower spring added , to vibrating swing arm area , stops sloppy noise , note pto lever snug fit to, side of consol . those lubricated washers did that , note battery tender plug in / in plane site ? also note battery ground cable to corner of engine frame ? very rarely leave any sloppy , opportunistic spot , uncorrected , pete 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 28,610 #31 Posted 22 hours ago Didn't waist any time diggin' into this diamond in the ruff, like where it's going so far. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,552 #32 Posted 7 hours ago 14 hours ago, Achto said: like where it's going down the toilet so far. There... fixed that ... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 27,241 #33 Posted 7 hours ago (edited) 19 minutes ago, WHX?? said: There... fixed that ... Just You wait... it's gonna be BEAUTIFUL... The BEST EVER... probably, maybe, sorta... Gonna need more curds, 10-15 more belt guards, maybe a couple executive orders... Edited 7 hours ago by SylvanLakeWH 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
