kpinnc 13,717 #51 Posted April 13 On 4/11/2025 at 5:24 PM, SylvanLakeWH said: Engine fitted and waiting for a remotely accurate belt length... I'm pretty happy so far, but power to the wheels and brakes are next... I've got a set of those Commando wide rear axles like you have on this one. Your project has got me thinking it's time to use them... maybe when I finish the 701. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 27,498 #52 Posted April 14 @Ed Kennell and @953 nut either of you have a picture of how the "stop" bar above the clutch pulley attaches to the pulley arm? I ran it tonight and I will definitely need either that bar or something like it to stop the belt to change gears... Other ideas welcome... Dan was this your thinking on this comment?: On 4/10/2025 at 7:03 AM, Achto said: How about throwing out a request for clutch / brake shaft & ends for a square hood. Should turn this into a bolt on application. @Achto @Pullstart @oliver2-44 @ebinmaine @WHX?? ? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 40,457 #53 Posted April 14 25 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: how the "stop" bar above the clutch pulley attaches to the pulley Some are fixed (welded) and some are adjustable just being clamped between the pulley and the lever. I may have a fixed assembly. I'll look tomorrow. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 10,354 #54 Posted April 14 (edited) Sorry I don’t have one available Edited April 14 by oliver2-44 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 466 #56 Posted April 14 If you pay shipping its yours 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 27,498 #57 Posted April 14 6 hours ago, Easton Rich said: I do 6 hours ago, Easton Rich said: If you pay shipping its yours Thank you. Do you have a pic? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 28,761 #58 Posted April 14 (edited) 12 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said: how the "stop" bar above the clutch pulley attaches to the pulley arm? A recipe to make 1 belt brake for the idle pulley: 1 piece of 16g sheet metal about 1" to 1 1/2" x 4" 1 drill & 3/8" drill bit 1 vise 1 hammer 1 metal cutting devise Cut, drill & bend to fit your application. A pic of the one on my 953 Edited April 14 by Achto 2 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 27,498 #59 Posted April 14 Thanks Dan! I'll get my apron on and get cooking... Is yours attached with just the pulley bolt for easy adjustment or did you add another bolt to the pulley arm? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 28,761 #60 Posted April 14 7 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Is yours attached with just the pulley bolt for easy adjustment or did you add another bolt to the pulley arm? I do believe that one is welded to the arm. Using the pulley mounting bolt will work well too. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 64,491 #61 Posted April 14 Sylvia you make a list of things you need, and plan a day to come shopping. I bet I got it in stock! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 27,498 #62 Posted April 14 17 minutes ago, Pullstart said: Sylvia you make a list of things you need, and plan a day to come shopping. I bet I got it in stock! Thanks! That may be needed... but in the meantime, I'll start with both Seniors. Can you have them spruced up and ready to go? I'll be there in 15 minutes... 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 466 #63 Posted April 14 Since its welded on there from stock I could cut it very low if you wanted or if anyone knows how to get it off?? The picture isn't great but really all it needs is sand primer paint 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 27,498 #64 Posted April 14 3 minutes ago, Easton Rich said: Since its welded on there from stock I could cut it very low if you wanted or if anyone knows how to get it off?? The picture isn't great but really all it needs is sand primer paint Thanks! Very helpful to see angle and curve... Im going to try to make one, based on yours and others pictures and Achto's recipe... Ill keep you posted on how it goes... And Happy Birthday!!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 466 #65 Posted April 14 Sounds good! Good luck! Thanks! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 40,457 #66 Posted April 14 I couldn't find mine Jim. You have a good pic of the welded one. The adjustable style just had a drilled hole for the bolt and was on the other side of the lever. I think there was a spacer between the pulley and the belt brake piece. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 27,498 #67 Posted April 14 37 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: I couldn't find mine Jim. You have a good pic of the welded one. The adjustable style just had a drilled hole for the bolt and was on the other side of the lever. I think there was a spacer between the pulley and the belt brake piece. Thanks for checking and the feedback. I think I have enough to go on... I'll be searching the "parts department" tonight and see what I come up with. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 27,498 #68 Posted April 14 (edited) Postman arrived today with offerings from the great north of Maine!!! Thanks @ebinmaine!!! Will be assessing the clutch pulley tab and seeing if I can fab something... if not I may go shopping at @Pullstart's... Greatly appreciate pics and insights... Gettin' there... Edited April 14 by SylvanLakeWH 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,696 #69 Posted April 14 Awesomeness!!! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 27,498 #70 Posted April 16 Tie rods on... Thanks @ebinmaine!!! Kinda stuck on the belt brake idea... mulling it over... Bit of thinking about the brake connector... might have that figured out... 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexR 1,281 #71 Posted April 16 You've made some great progress already! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 28,761 #72 Posted April 16 1 hour ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Kinda stuck on the belt brake idea... mulling it over... 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 27,498 #73 Posted April 17 Started fab work on a belt brake... used Dan's recipe. Belt jumps right off if clutch depressed all the way, so I'll need something for that as well... thinking idler and / or guides on the belt guards... 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 57,854 #74 Posted April 17 11 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Belt jumps right off if clutch depressed all the way, Is there a runner of some sort under the lower half of the belt to catch the slack when the clutch is depressed? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 27,498 #75 Posted April 17 12 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Is there a runner of some sort under the lower half of the belt to catch the slack when the clutch is depressed? That's next... either incorporated into the belt guard or a idler pulley... kinda like @kpinnc suggested in post 23: I know Kevin would have already had this on the road and then put up on the shelf by now, but I am taking the more Colossus approach, routed in Maine's deep woods philosophical WH Guru @ebinmaine - "No Tractor before it's time..." now, where did I put that clock? 1 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
