My first 953

[JPWH 6,040]

@WHX?? Not my first and most likely not my last.  This is easy compared to the 854 I did a few years ago. I have 3 more on the list after this one.

[WHX?? 48,828]

I hear ya Jay.. I got two in now and next is going to be two 953s that I hope to get one out of. 

[slim67 2,735]

15 hours ago, WHX?? said:

I hear ya Jay.. I got two in now and next is going to be two 953s that I hope to get one out of. 

Looks like it’s going to be the year of the 953/1054.

[WHX?? 48,828]

1 minute ago, slim67 said:

Looks like it’s going to be the year of the 953/1054.

Betcha 953 nut will like that. They are a favorite of mine. Almost more than a nice roundy. Just something  about the tall seat and the drive ability, stock HY and a stout worker. 

[EB-80/8inPA 1,653]

On 11/29/2021 at 4:41 AM, JPWH said:

Edited January 2, 2022 by EB-80/8inPA

[slim67 2,735]

1 hour ago, WHX?? said:

Betcha 953 nut will like that. They are a favorite of mine. Almost more than a nice roundy. Just something  about the tall seat and the drive ability, stock HY and a stout worker. 

It’s the trend now. They’ll all get turn sooner or later. I’ve got to get mine ready for April 30 plow day.

[JPWH 6,040]

When I said three more after this one I didn't mean 953's. My custom 12, one lawn ranger,  and one 854.

@WHX?? You should get two out of two, why just one out of two?

[rjg854 11,378]

Jim probably thinks Dan is to busy to work on more than one 

[19richie66 17,508]

40 minutes ago, rjg854 said:

Jim probably thinks Dan is to busy to work on more than one 

I was going to say Dan’s probably booked up and Jim only reserved one slot in the garage. 

[Pullstart 62,905]

There’s a few in my stable that need some wrenches and lovin’ too.  Let’s hope that happens this year!

[JPWH 6,040]

I talked to RAM - PAC today and got some interesting information.The man said the hydraulic lift was probably built for a customer some 30 years ago because of the model number and not their typical installation. He said I could send it to them and they would check it out if I wanted.

I finished sanding the gen belt guard and installed it.

Hydraulic lift pump.

[953 nut 55,297]

5 minutes ago, JPWH said:

He said I could send it to them and they would check it out if I wanted.

Lowell can fix you up with all the parts you'll need.   https://wheelhorsepartsandmore.com/product-category/hydraulics/page/3/

Your pump and cylinder should be the same as the HY-2.

 

[JPWH 6,040]

Dick, @953 nutI talked with Lowell as well. He said he makes his springs so he may be able to make one for me if I had enough of the broken one to go by, but he was not familiar with Ram Pac.  The man I talked to with Ram Pac did not know if there should be a spring or not. I'm going to have to take it off the tractor and take it apart or send it to Lowell to pursue this any further.

[19richie66 17,508]

If Karen’s had come with a pump, I would send it to you but it was absent from the parts mix. 

[JPWH 6,040]

26 minutes ago, 19richie66 said:

If Karen’s had come with a pump, I would send it to you but it was absent from the parts mix. 

@19richie66There is nothing wrong with the pump Richie. It works great!  It's just the question if it's supposed to spring back to neutral. Ram Pac says they don't think so but I'm curious.

Jay

Edited January 5, 2022 by JPWH

[WHX?? 48,828]

On 1/2/2022 at 10:03 AM, JPWH said:

You should get two out of two, why just one out of two?

I probably could but lots of missing stuff and lots of reversing PO damage. I figured by the time I was done I would have way more in two than worth. I'll use the best parts out of both and give what's left to 953 nut. One of the gas tanks already went to get a nice 953 Lowell has custody of running. I'm sure there will be a good transmission and other parts to help out something more savable.  

Both have good original pumps but one was already used on my plow mule to replace a HY2 pump that Lowell has now gone thru and got fixed. I will put that one back on the plow mule so I may have a correct one for someone down the road here. Figure that kind of business is better than having two 953s. 

[Achto 27,601]

@WHX?? I forget, does either one of those have a Ross box on it?

[WHX?? 48,828]

2 hours ago, JPWH said:

supposed to spring back to neutral. Ram Pac says they don't think so but I'm curious.

If not Hank can you install opposing springs somehow on the lever to bring it back to neutral? Just thinkin out loud here. 

[WHX?? 48,828]

5 minutes ago, Achto said:

@WHX?? I forget, does either one of those have a Ross box on it?

Yes ... both do....one is quite warbly but most likely can be saved with Cub box parts. 

Jay's work has got me jonesin to get the 701 & RE-67 done & out the shop and some 953s in! 

[JPWH 6,040]

17 minutes ago, WHX?? said:

If not Hank can you install opposing springs somehow on the lever to bring it back to neutral? Just thinkin out loud here. 

@WHX?? I don't think this pump works that way. I'll have to get it all put back together to know for sure. That is an option though. I have the lift cable installed now so I'll hang something on it and check it out.

[JPWH 6,040]

I'm anxious to get this one finished like I want it and start using it. I received the u bolts for the grille today, now I'm waiting on one more part for the Ross steering box, it's supposed to be an upgrade bearing. We'll see.

Should get it tomorrow.

Jay

[WHX?? 48,828]

What was your source on the box parts Hank? 

[JPWH 6,040]

52 minutes ago, WHX?? said:

What was your source on the box parts Hank? 

Flea bay. Hamiltonbobscubs for the bearings and iplumb for the gaskets. The gaskets are not an exact match but will work  Now I know what the material is I will make my own in the future.

I still have a set of bearings and a gasket. I did not need the bearings. I had ordered 2 gaskets.

For the top bearing I used a wheel needle bearing.

Edited January 5, 2022 by JPWH

[JPWH 6,040]

I finally got the bearing, also got an original key switch from A-Z.

[WHX?? 48,828]

Sawweet Hank ..... those keys with the big fob are hens teeth and I believe they may have been original at one time on different years.  Have one on a 857.