Jhook 849 #13726 Posted November 27, 2021 Starting getting the snow plow read for the rj58. Not sure if its the proper plow, but it appears that it will work fine 6 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #13727 Posted November 27, 2021 Just now, Jhook said: Starting getting the snow plow read for the rj58. Not sure if its the proper plow, but it appears that it will work fine DUDE... that is awesome!!! Heck of a job! Don 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jhook 849 #13728 Posted November 27, 2021 And the finished product. Works great. Just need to fab up a quick linkage out of some flat stock that will be bolted in place of the orange strap. 4 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #13729 Posted November 27, 2021 2 minutes ago, Jhook said: Just need to fab up a quick linkage out of some flat stock that will be bolted in place of the orange strap I wonder if you could just use steel cable or chain? Whatchya think? Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #13730 Posted November 27, 2021 6 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Leaves round 10 or so… just before snow hits… And… a fail… my pvc wear bar idea crapped on me… not unexpected, but I was hopeful… I’ll just go back to the metal and set it really lightly to protect the new concrete drives… Hey buddy... I know that the PVC idea did not work out... but you might try polycarbonate... strongest stuff I know of... Don 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jhook 849 #13731 Posted November 28, 2021 17 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said: I wonder if you could just use steel cable or chain? Whatchya think? Don I would absolutely do that rather than having to cut and drill a piece of steel, but the lever on this tractor doesnt have a stop, so if i use chain the lift lever will rotate all the way down and i wont be able to reach it to lift the plow back up 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #13732 Posted November 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, Jhook said: the lever on this tractor doesnt have a stop I wonder if you could make some kind of stop for it? I am thinking... Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #13733 Posted November 28, 2021 I wonder, if you put some kind of steel or bolt right where the yellow dot I made, if that would work? Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,225 #13734 Posted November 28, 2021 20 minutes ago, Jhook said: I would absolutely do that rather than having to cut and drill a piece of steel, but the lever on this tractor doesnt have a stop, so if i use chain the lift lever will rotate all the way down and i wont be able to reach it to lift the plow back up is there a piece missing? I thought I've seen a notched arc-shaped piece that interacted with the lift lever to lock it at different heights on these (extremely cute) little guys. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #13735 Posted November 28, 2021 3 minutes ago, Handy Don said: is there a piece missing? I thought I've seen a notched arc-shaped piece that interacted with the lift lever to lock it at different heights on these (extremely cute) little guys. I was thinking the same thing... Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,557 #13736 Posted November 28, 2021 (edited) Pvc fail update… Just plowed 2” snow with wear bar flipped… worked perfect with slightly less pressure setting… If it holds great. If not, I’ll be looking into @pfrederi, @Maxwell-8, @squonk , @Snoopy11, @Handy Don Suggested approaches… appreciate the input!!! Edited November 28, 2021 by SylvanLakeWH 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,999 #13737 Posted November 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Jhook said: do that rather than having to cut and drill a piece of steel Drill and cut a piece of steel and be done with it. You can use aluminum bar if you need it to drill and cut easier. That plow is made for a suburban but they made a special frame adapter so it can bolt on the earlier RJs too. The problem with that frame to plow mount bracket you have is the the axle is on the front of an RJ, whereas the suburban axle was under the frame. The RJ adapter hangs down under the axle and goes out and around the the front axle. You will need to do some kind of modification to use that bracket on an RJ. The axle will hit the bracket when it swivels if it's just bolted to the frame. A foot pedal was used with a small piece of chain to release the pin for indexing the blade and a rope tethered to the corners of the blade was used to move it from the seat. Old School ! 3 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southern_Secret 463 #13738 Posted November 28, 2021 11 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said: my pvc wear bar idea crapped on me… not unexpected, but I was hopeful… I’ll just go back to the metal and set it really lightly to protect the new concrete drives… @pfrederi go to lowes or home depot and buy a 1/8 or 1/4 polly decking bored and you should be good, that's what i use to do on our track hoes when clean cement off after a project when i worked for my uncle. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southern_Secret 463 #13739 Posted November 28, 2021 9 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: and tilled the horse manure into the gardens. @Ed Kennell send me your address and ill keep a endless supply headed your way! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,228 #13740 Posted November 28, 2021 12 hours ago, Handy Don said: is there a piece missing? I thought I've seen a notched arc-shaped piece that interacted with the lift lever to lock it at different heights on these (extremely cute) little guys. Not on the RJ, that was standard on the Suburban, 1960 & 1961 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,870 #13741 Posted November 28, 2021 13 hours ago, Snoopy11 said: I wonder if you could just use steel cable or chain? Whatchya think? Don 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,870 #13742 Posted November 28, 2021 @ebinmaine I’m a good week behind… but WOAH! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnymag3 2,520 #13743 Posted November 28, 2021 Doing this....to get rid of this !!!! 417 A Frame up resto...... This is going to be FUN !!! 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregor 4,846 #13744 Posted November 28, 2021 So how did you repair your broken plate that attaches to the trans? Simply weld it? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnymag3 2,520 #13745 Posted November 28, 2021 12 minutes ago, Gregor said: So how did you repair your broken plate that attaches to the trans? Simply weld it? Nope....got a nice frame...hanging in the tree primed.....and a new tunnel......gonna throw out the broken frame. The new one will have arms that triagulate to prevent the issues 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnymag3 2,520 #13746 Posted November 28, 2021 Working on the sons 418 A... .taking off the tins to check Stator....why doesnt the tin come off the flywheel side? seems like the flywheel has to be coming off at the same time. The tin goes behind the flywheel just enough to make it so it does not clear....UGH I do have all of the other tin work off around it also. Also coil says 010 air gap.....seem right to you guys??? M 18 Kohler 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregor 4,846 #13747 Posted November 28, 2021 (edited) https://www.kohler-engine-parts.opeengines.com/index.php?main_page=document_general_info&products_id=34596 Edited November 28, 2021 by Gregor 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,739 #13748 Posted November 28, 2021 Did you separate the small top plate?? #22 from the main housing #8 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,275 #13749 Posted November 28, 2021 Took my first horse (the Raider 10) out for a second drive. A 1 year anniversary drive to be exact. I had a blast! 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,557 #13750 Posted November 28, 2021 Three drives down and pvc wear bar worked great!!! 4 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
