Pullstart 62,889 #101 Posted October 25, 2018 Doesn’t look like much, but there was some tedious detail to BOLT THE ENGINE DOWN!! I changed the oil while it was on the hoist. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LengerichKA88 1,883 #102 Posted October 25, 2018 This might be a dumb question, but I haven’t found an answer on my own: What is a “shaker plate”? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,889 #103 Posted October 25, 2018 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Lengerich8 said: This might be a dumb question, but I haven’t found an answer on my own: What is a “shaker plate”? Some engines have a plate hard mounted to the frame with isolator bushings that the engine mounts to. Edit... scratch that... reverse it. The plate is mounted solid to the block. Edited October 25, 2018 by pullstart 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LengerichKA88 1,883 #104 Posted October 25, 2018 33 minutes ago, pullstart said: Some engines have a plate hard mounted to the frame with isolator bushings that the engine mounts to. Edit... scratch that... reverse it. The plate is mounted solid to the block. Thank you! I was about to be bald from head scratching 😂 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,889 #105 Posted October 25, 2018 Oh man oh man, I think I’ve done it for myself now... the wheels and tires from the David Bradley I picked up a bit ago are screaming to get in on the project! I see a higher steering wheel and maybe some cut down (back half) floor boards. The seat and fenders would drop a bit of course... The DB wheels are a bigger bolt pattern and it has ratcheting hubs for cornering in the field, but that would mess with reverse a tiny. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daron1965 644 #106 Posted October 25, 2018 I have to say, I really like the look.. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,243 #107 Posted October 25, 2018 7 hours ago, pullstart said: the wheels and tires from the David Bradley I picked up a bit ago are screaming to get in on the project! I like it! With the bigger 16" rear tires (David Bradley did use 16" didn't they) you might want to go 12" in the front to get it level If you could find some old Ford or Chrysler product 16" rims the bolt pattern would be the same as the . Mrs Pullstart won't be doing any mowing with it that high, the deck wouldn't be able to get down far enough! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,889 #108 Posted October 25, 2018 6 minutes ago, 953 nut said: I like it! With the bigger 16" rear tires (David Bradley did use 16" didn't they) you might want to go 12" in the front to get it level If you could find some old Ford or Chrysler product 16" rims the bolt pattern would be the same as the . Mrs Pullstart won't be doing any mowing with it that high, the deck wouldn't be able to get down far enough! I think they are 15’s, and really skinny. The DB axles are 1-1/8”, I thought maybe I’d pull apart one of the hubs to see if I could make them lock up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,889 #109 Posted October 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Daron1965 said: I have to say, I really like the look.. The girls have given me the seal of approval! Now I have to make it happen... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #110 Posted October 25, 2018 Nother stupid question here Kev ... why did you have to notch the frame and play steering shaft origami? Both 241s with a short base I have lay flat on the frame. They came off a 1055s. I coulda shoulda woulda sent you one, but guessing you would have had to shorten the rod dipper?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,889 #111 Posted October 25, 2018 Working with what I’ve got and what I have spares for, both K241 oil pans I have are shallow but with a recess for the dipper. Trying to keep the engine as low as possible to clear the hood reasonably, that recess interfered with the frame and the steering. 4 minutes ago, WHX21 said: Nother stupid question here Kev ... why did you have to notch the frame and play steering shaft origami? Both 241s with a short base I have lay flat on the frame. They came off a 1055s. I coulda shoulda woulda sent you one, but guessing you would have had to shorten the rod dipper?? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,889 #112 Posted October 25, 2018 Small (huge) victories, the K241 still runs, and the hydro feels strong enough to run me over while test firing! Also, I think I’ll be able to lock the DB hub in a drive position by replacing a spring with a piece of tubing. Time to strap a fuel tank on this beast and run it around the yard a while! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LengerichKA88 1,883 #113 Posted October 25, 2018 Looking good! Post a video of it if ya can 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,889 #114 Posted October 25, 2018 35 minutes ago, Lengerich8 said: Looking good! Post a video of it if ya can 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LengerichKA88 1,883 #115 Posted October 25, 2018 7 minutes ago, pullstart said: What, no wheelies?! 😂😂😂 sounds great man, looking forward to seeing what’s next 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,889 #116 Posted October 25, 2018 Tip of the day: when your wiring is hanging by a strap, don’t take a joyride out in the field. That’s when the gremlins come out! Back in the shop safe and sound.... I’m convinced the build must go on 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #117 Posted October 25, 2018 Nice run, like the "new" shape. Build it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,889 #118 Posted October 25, 2018 Both set screws were snapped flush to the hub and one hub is cracked. A good sign this next part is gonna be tough? I finally broke down and built a hub puller. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,889 #119 Posted October 25, 2018 I think I like it. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,889 #120 Posted October 25, 2018 Too much stack? Too short? 5 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,296 #121 Posted October 25, 2018 The stack kinda fits in my eyes. Kind helps offset the look with larger wheels in the back. Looking good so far 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,508 #122 Posted October 25, 2018 16 minutes ago, pullstart said: Too much stack? That does not even become a real question until it starts smacking doorways. Just keep in mind I'm a redneck hillbilly Backwoods country boy truck driver 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #123 Posted October 25, 2018 As fas as your Bu.. fit's between tyres😂, the Stack size looks pretty cool😎. Think you have to enlarger the steering wheel a bit, to come in upright position while seating. Don't forget - it's not a durablue Axle in rear... The dimensions at all looks coherent!👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,889 #124 Posted October 25, 2018 18 minutes ago, Tractorhead said: As fas as your Bu.. fit's between tyres😂, the Stack size looks pretty cool😎. Think you have to enlarger the steering wheel a bit, to come in upright position while seating. Don't forget - it's not a durablue Axle in rear... The dimensions at all looks coherent!👍 You’re correct about the steering wheel needing some more height. As soon as I nail down the fenders and seat, I’ll figure out a suitable steering height. Durablue, isn’t that in atv’s and whatnot? I think I’ve got one in my Raptor out back! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,889 #125 Posted October 25, 2018 30 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: That does not even become a real question until it starts smacking doorways. Just keep in mind I'm a redneck hillbilly Backwoods country boy truck driver I don’t want the thing to start leaning to the right though Eric! I suppose I’ll wait to figure the overall length/height when I get the seat situated. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
