Puddlejumper's 856

[bell 11]

Sorry... :notworthy:

[TT-(Moderator) 1,145]

Way to make the monkey jump, Jon!

So much for all of my hard work. :notworthy:

[puddlejumper 67]

Well, even though I really didn't want to make any modifications to this tractor; due to the equipment control level & plunger rubbing on the tractor, I made a few, unnoticeable when assembled, modifications. Why put on new paint just to wear it off?

To fix this, first I welded up the wear on the control lever shaft & pin boss on right side of tractor.

This did little to prevent the scouring, so in order to keep the handle away from the tractor, I welded a stop washer to control lever shaft to hold clearance between tractor and lever. It's hard to tell in the picture, but that is a flat tip screw driver stuck in clearance.

To keep plunger from coming out and rubbing on tractor .................

I concaved bottom of lever (about 1/4") as a guide for inner pushrod. This had been flattened when originally built. I just over-flattened.

This worked except when plunger was pushed to bottom. So, I built a stop similar to a plug in a shotgun magazine to limit the stroke of plunger. It allows enough travel so everything works. But, stops plunger short of rubbing on tractor

[Operator 7]

I have a question - on the rear hitch [snow plow/tiller] bracket, is that mounted right? I don't have the older tractors but on my 520's it doesn't mount that way.

Just curious

Randy

[puddlejumper 67]

well, I have a 655 and its not mounted like that on it either, which was kind of confusing since I was trying to copy it when trying to put this one back together and it wouldn't fit, thankfully I took lots of pictures before disassembly. So right or wrong this is the way it was when I got it. and i used the plow before project started.

[Operator 7]

Interesting, I can see that it would work for the plow. Just not a tiller.

Randy

[TT-(Moderator) 1,145]

Interesting, I can see that it would work for the plow. Just not a tiller.

That's because back in 1966/67/68 etc. when this type of dozer blade mount was used, the tillers had their own specific rear axle attachment bracket. The modern Attach-Matic style hitch never arrived until 1970-ish.

The blade mount like the one pictured above actually goes on the outside of the blade "A" frame too. (instead of inside like the newer version)

[dscott2000 1]

Keep up the great work! :notworthy:

[rickv1957 72]

Great work,a few custom touches make a difference!,Rick

[420lse 18]

I just found this thread (new here). Great frame off resto. Fun to follow along. I'll be watching and looking forward to your progress. :thumbs:

[puddlejumper 67]

Okay everyone, husband says to let you all know, 3 pics for 3 months.....makes it sound like he's been busy, doesn't it???? Hmmmmm, well, truth be told, of the 3 months......he's been busy, say......2 days? So, let's not let him

Here's the most current progress.......

[Horse Fanatic 49]

Looks great! The paint on the rims looks fantastic.

[rickv1957 72]

Looks like you are coming along great!,Rick

[JimD 3,345]

Lookin real nice. The paint work is excellent, can't wait to see more. :D

[puddlejumper 67]

Hi everyone....Puddlejumper here....My Mom's posting pictures of me and my Wheelhorse. Today is my birthday, I am 11 years old today. My Dad's been working on it mostly, but we haven't got very far, Dad had to work on the house some for Mom...here's the pictures...

It's my party and I'll ride if I want to, ride if I want to......

Took 2 pictures to show it all, still in pieces.... that's kind of my fault (Mom here), I wanted a living room. Sorry about the darkness on that 2nd picture.

[foxys_tractors 0]

:D and super job on the tractor, keep it up.

Polly

[Little_Red 0]

Happy Birthday Puddlejumper

and thats going to be a great looking tractor when you get it done :D