ARK 500 LOADER REBUILD ON A 522XI

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Looking at post 1 in this thread, I see that this loader came from a GT-14 originally.  I could use that as an excuse to build that GT, or just keep going on the Xi.  Xi it is!

 

Here is a picture copied from Duke, post #1.

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I have an idea on how the pump will mount.  Now to make it happen!

 

 

 

[8ntruck 6,999]

Cool.  Who did the cutouts? They look like laser cuts.

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8 hours ago, 8ntruck said:

Cool.  Who did the cutouts? They look like laser cuts.

Horse Fixer had a company local to him cut the pieces.  They came with the loader along with a jump drive.  The drive I thought it was... ended up somehow being a friend’s financial statements!  That was promptly returned to him!  Now if I could find the drive I’m looking for...

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Found the jump drive!  Looking through pictures, I realized quick that some of the gussets need to be added still to the bucket brackets.  

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Before I cut the plates, I figured I’d ask.  @JoeM @Shynon 

 

Does the plate with the large hole look like it could bolt up to the front of the engine?

 @HorseFixer Duke, if you see this... any insight on the big hole plate?

 

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Calling Duke

[JoeM 7,873]

Kevin I think it is for a different configured pump. Something older style with a larger mounting flange.??

 

This was the OE pump bracket I used.

 

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@JoeM thanks for the pics!  In your build I see you mentioned that the engine is tilted back.  I’ll be sure to measure that before I finish the brackets!

[Shynon 7,459]

11 hours ago, JoeM said:

Kevin I think it is for a different configured pump. Something older style with a larger mounting flange

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The mule/pump mount is finished welding!  Time to deburr it, splash some paint and move on!

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[Shynon 7,459]

3 hours ago, pullstart said:

The mule/pump mount is finished welding!  Time to deburr it, splash some paint and move on!

I could be wrong but I'm thinking your gonna have to remove material in front of that bracket for the pump pulley.

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29 minutes ago, Shynon said:

I could be wrong but I'm thinking your gonna have to remove material in front of that bracket for the pump pulley.

I thought about that, but decided to leave it as a guard.  I found a random belt that fits everything well, with room for adjustment.  

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@Shynon I discuss that pulley / plate interference in this video...

 

 

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I found some tabs for the mid mount tach-a-matic and some repurpose materials to build the subframe...

 

 

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The front is tacked up.  Now I’ll slide it under and see how it all looks.

 

 

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I like it!

 

 

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I think I have everything positioned to where I like.  Overkill of a valve?  Naw!!!!

I’ll take a quick lunch break and see how much further I can get.

 

 

 

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After measuring my upright location and width, it’s back on the bench.  I cut and drilled some rear crossmembers.  They will get this weight bench bar welded in for permanent weight holders.

 

 

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I have the second rear crossmember cut and drilled, the upright support cut to length and the angle iron tabs cut as well.  

 

 

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Rear crossmembers are tacked in.  Time for the loader uprights support!

 

 

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The front crossmember is now in as well.

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And a video to sum up the work so far...

 

 

[bmsgaffer 2,043]

@pullstart So glad to see you carrying on the torch of this build! Looks like it is moving, cant wait to see it come together!

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I enjoyed watching Duke work his magic during his part of the build, it’s pretty cool to be able to keep going on it.  I am very excited to put the brute force and hydrostatic power of the Xi together with these hydraulics and create a true worker!

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Making progress today...  I’m practicing my TIG welding skills on this one.  It’s not the prettiest by far, but good enough to get dirty.