19richie66 17,508 #151 Posted April 25, 2021 Got the linkage kinda sorted out today. The tunnel framework made it a little difficult to get everything lined up but I think I got it. Just need a new brake spring and a belt. Hopefully I can het it moving soon. 4 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thor27 769 #152 Posted April 25, 2021 Very impressive! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #153 Posted April 25, 2021 4 minutes ago, Thor27 said: Very impressive! Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,912 #154 Posted April 26, 2021 Awesome stuff Richie! Remind me... Overall, is that a GT14 wheelbase or is it extended? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #155 Posted April 26, 2021 (edited) 13 minutes ago, pullstart said: Awesome stuff Richie! Remind me... Overall, is that a GT14 wheelbase or is it extended? Gt14 frame with the steering moved forward 3”. Basically the front axle pivot plate gets moved where the thin metal strip was on the gt14. The 953/1054 axle pivot is all the way to the front of the frame so I made it the same. This is also why I have to use a gt14 hood. All the linkage is based off what I did with Skittles as close as possible. Some of the metal is a little different but it’s close. Edited April 26, 2021 by 19richie66 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,738 #156 Posted April 26, 2021 Looking good my friend...it’ll be great to see that thing moving under it’s own power👍🏻🙌🏻 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #157 Posted April 26, 2021 3 minutes ago, PeacemakerJack said: Looking good my friend...it’ll be great to see that thing moving under it’s own power👍🏻🙌🏻 Soon..... hopefully soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #158 Posted May 2, 2021 Had to cut out a section for the brake lock lever. Finally got it to fit in but I’ll have to make something on the linkage for it to grab. It’s right there though when pulled around. Also had to make a new side cover as the other one was cut for the 1054 brake pedal. This has a gt14 pedal but it worked out that it covers the linkage and the pedal assy. Have to make a new right side also since the engine sits in a different spot than the original. Next week 👍 5 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,091 #159 Posted May 2, 2021 Very nice work! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #160 Posted May 2, 2021 6 minutes ago, kpinnc said: Very nice work! Thank you. Got to make it nice for the wife 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,091 #161 Posted May 2, 2021 1 minute ago, 19richie66 said: Thank you. Got to make it nice for the wife That is awesome. My wife won't go near my Wheel Horses. She grew up using her dad's Case 444 to mow, and she says my tractors are too slow... 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #162 Posted May 2, 2021 That’s the whole reason I made it a hydrostat transmission. She wants it to cruise the property and take it to shows. Can’t wait to get it done. It will have an easy life 😁 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,619 #163 Posted May 2, 2021 15 minutes ago, kpinnc said: That is awesome. My wife won't go near my Wheel Horses. She grew up using her dad's Case 444 to mow, and she says my tractors are too slow... Throw a pulley swap at a horse and she'll be flyin along happy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,091 #164 Posted May 2, 2021 Already working on it... 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,619 #165 Posted May 2, 2021 12 minutes ago, kpinnc said: Already working on it... Is that a 3" ?? Or 4... Whatever.... That'd do it!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,091 #166 Posted May 2, 2021 (edited) It's a 4 inch, but will be mated with a 5.25 inch engine pulley. It won't win races, but will have a bit more pep in it's step. Edited May 2, 2021 by kpinnc 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,619 #167 Posted May 2, 2021 18 minutes ago, kpinnc said: It's a 4 inch, but will be mated with a 5.25 inch engine pulley. It won't win races, but will have a bit more pep in it's step. Going from 6 trans/4 engine to 4 trans/5.25 engine should be a very nice driver with good behaviors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,320 #168 Posted May 2, 2021 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: Throw a pulley swap at a horse and she'll be flyin along happy. With a manual transaxle you are on the money, with a hydro, not so much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,619 #169 Posted May 2, 2021 Just now, 953 nut said: With a manual transaxle you are on the money, with a hydro, not so much. Oh? No gains there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #170 Posted May 2, 2021 6 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Oh? No gains there? Not on a hydro. You would need to get into the valving and relief springs/settings to increase flow. I prefer to leave it alone. I’ll just be happy if it moves. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #171 Posted May 2, 2021 1 hour ago, 19richie66 said: Thank you. Got to make it nice for the wife cause we all know about a happy wife..... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #172 Posted May 4, 2021 (edited) A little more trimming.... cleared the fan blade, the control linkage from the pump. Had to trim 3/4” off the seat stand so the pan could move back to it’s original spot. Hope she gets to drive it on Mother’s day. Edited May 4, 2021 by 19richie66 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,091 #173 Posted May 4, 2021 There is just something about the look of unfinished cold rolled steel plate. Makes me wanna fire up the bandsaw and welder and build all kind of stuff! Looks like the GT-14 is coming together nicely! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #174 Posted May 4, 2021 Only part of it is a gt14 😎 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #175 Posted May 5, 2021 Fuel system ✔️ 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
