peter lena 8,634 #17376 Posted October 10, 2022 @Lane Ranger good belt drive pictures , did some typical detailing for function on my set up , that idler frame needs a grease assist at the movement points , grease changed my idler pulleys , added a stronger pull spring , also have these https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=WkqVzw0S&id=AE943CDF7DFFA4FDF19FBA987FFD2ED41E37C2F9&thid=OIP.WkqVzw0Snv30XVpEuSLqX 1/2" m/f heim joints r/h thread , to steering quadrant lower hole point and end of lever rod , red aerosol grease that quadrant and especially slide pin point , only what I did , no sarcasm or negativity intended . pete 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #17377 Posted October 10, 2022 2 hours ago, squonk said: Drill out holes to next larger roll pin size. Did that... went to 5/16 but hard to get accurate holes without the factory jigs. Worse yet the orginal arms had other PO fixes. Going to 3/8 would have taken too much material off the steering arms. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heatingman 971 #17378 Posted October 10, 2022 (edited) 16 hours ago, Andy N. said: The control arm angle is good for my 418-A. This will be my 5th winter using this plow. Just giving it a refresh. Of course I don't have a pic of the right side with it mounted on the 418-A. But I do with it mounted on the 312-8. Now you got me wondering if I could mount mine like that. Edited October 10, 2022 by Heatingman 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro Jr. 1,441 #17379 Posted October 10, 2022 Me and @TonyToro Picked up a new to me 310-8 today! Washed it all up, and I’ll probably mow the yard with it this afternoon! 9 6 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #17380 Posted October 11, 2022 (edited) Now how can you not like a boy taking care of his horses !!! Edited October 11, 2022 by WHX?? 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
victorb 46 #17381 Posted October 13, 2022 I replaced my broken seat bracket on 520H with one that is much better (but not perfect). I do have concerns that cracks in bottom plate will occur again in the same spots and already have plans to re-enforce the bottom plate and add support to the U springs. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,233 #17382 Posted October 13, 2022 3 minutes ago, victorb said: plans to re-enforce the bottom plate and add support to the U springs Not an area I would've suspected of weakness. Do you think the breaking spring broke the bracket or vice versa? Please share description and pics of your support when you get to it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,663 #17383 Posted October 13, 2022 My 520 and 312 have 2" of metal in front of the slot . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,567 #17384 Posted October 13, 2022 7 hours ago, victorb said: I replaced my broken seat bracket on 520H with one that is much better (but not perfect). I do have concerns that cracks in bottom plate will occur again in the same spots and already have plans to re-enforce the bottom plate and add support to the U springs. Looks like a PO extended the slots in the broken one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monstrosity 1,128 #17385 Posted October 13, 2022 On 10/5/2022 at 8:32 AM, Ed Kennell said: The Ven-Track does a fair job, but we chuck punkins over a mile in Delaware. The national championship was held here for 33 years till a lady got injured and filed a law suit. All great things come to an end with one idiot..... 2 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,080 #17386 Posted October 13, 2022 4 hours ago, Monstrosity said: All great things come to an end with one idiot..... Sadly, so very true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,233 #17387 Posted October 13, 2022 I finished a work table that'll make access a lot easier. The 1000 lb. capacity hydraulic lift cart on wheels lets me re-position the work table with the tractor on it to be out of the way when I'm not working on it. That's "Clyde" up there undergoing some enhancements. It's a 520 swept-axle reduction steering chassis with 518 engine and "topsides" 9 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,203 #17388 Posted October 13, 2022 10 minutes ago, Handy Don said: That's "Clyde" up there How did Clyde get up on the table? 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #17389 Posted October 13, 2022 I took apart the steering box on Reese the rj got the snapped pin out and hopefully I can put it back together and have steering again pics coming soon 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,233 #17390 Posted October 13, 2022 3 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: How did Clyde get up on the table? At first I tried to entice him with a sugar cube to just jump up. Not interested. Resorted to winching him up my ramps! Dadgum stubborn horses. I had a burro that was more cooperative. 2 1 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evguy 556 #17391 Posted October 13, 2022 I like the use of the lift cart! I am fortunate to have a motorcycle lift table that has atv add on for wider stuff 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davem1111 2,030 #17392 Posted October 13, 2022 Finally got my new Carlisle X-Trac's mounted and installed on the GT-1848. I think these will have better steering traction than Ags, although it would look better with Ags front & back. Need to get the power washer out. It's been so dry, the tractors are getting very dusty... 8 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #17393 Posted October 13, 2022 (edited) So I’ve decided that I’m going to get a new engine for it any recommendations thanks for any input I’m kinda giving up on the old Briggs me being 13 I’m stupid and can’t do much and this engine is ruined but I’ll figure something out hopefully Edited October 13, 2022 by The Freightliner Guy 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #17394 Posted October 13, 2022 24 minutes ago, davem1111 said: It's been so dry, the tractors are getting very dusty I know what you mean. We are surrounded by trees here... and mowing leaves has been difficult with all the dust. When I mow, it literally looks like a desert dust storm. AND I come into the house looking like I was spray painted with tan spray paint from head to toe from the dust... which I'm sure you can imagine makes the female lady women have healthy thoughts towards me... I use a backpack blower to blow off my machines, so mine are staying fairly clean... considering... I thought we were going to get some rain yesterday... I was wrong... Don 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #17395 Posted October 13, 2022 20 minutes ago, The Freightliner Guy said: So I’ve decided that I’m going to get a new engine for it any recommendations thanks in advance. Don 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,203 #17396 Posted October 13, 2022 or this one. 5 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,071 #17397 Posted October 13, 2022 6 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said: Don Nope… he’ll have to alter the hood… other than that, I would say yes… 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #17398 Posted October 13, 2022 (edited) I bet fuel consumption will be very little with that I think it’ll work Edited October 13, 2022 by The Freightliner Guy 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,203 #17399 Posted October 13, 2022 1 minute ago, The Freightliner Guy said: I know what about Detroit diesel that’ll work good for a rj but really should I get a Chinese one a Briggs or what I’m looking for actual answers I'm sure some where back in these 17,000 posts you added a post about a tractor. You should probably create a new topic about your tractor with pictures and model numbers. After we know what tractor you are asking about, we can offer advice. 3 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,567 #17400 Posted October 13, 2022 (edited) 50 minutes ago, The Freightliner Guy said: So I’ve decided that I’m going to get a new engine for it any recommendations thanks for any input I’m kinda giving up on the old Briggs me being 13 I’m stupid and can’t do much and this engine is ruined but I’ll figure something out hopefully "Stupid" is quite frankly a word that no person should ever use about any person... Especially themselves. You're 13. You weren't born knowing ALL. You were born knowing absolutely NOTHING. Everything you've ever done up to this point has been a LEARNED behavior. You WILL learn something new every day for the rest of your life. Oft times hundreds of, or even thousands of new pieces of information will be absorbed by you daily. Some of those absorptions will be about the quandary of the tractor engine. So.... WHY exactly is your own engine ruined? What makes it wholly not savable? Around this shop yard and acreage it is highly unlikely we would use a Chinese cheapo powerplant even short term. We would really rather spend a little extra and IMHO correct money on a quality used Kohler Briggs or Tecumseh engine than a disposable import. Edited October 13, 2022 by ebinmaine 9 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
