Model 1-0610, 1973 18 Auto Axle & Wheel Upgrade

["Manic-Mechanic" 1,195]

I had hopes of finding an ARK 550 so started with the axle upgrade.

Found an axle assembly from Model 61-20 KS01 from a 1976 D-200 (1975 and up)

 

Axle 104390

RH Front Spindle 104394

LH Front Spindle (Cannot find this part number!)

Flanged Bearings 104396 (Almost impossible to find) 

Rims 104339 

Everything was direct swap, nice

 

 

 

I had to dry fit a spindle..

 

 

Front Wheels Set To Go!

 

 

Refurbished Hubcaps with 2" Decal from Terry

 

 

16 x 32 Farm Harvester Tire to raise the rear as my Tiller bottomed out coming out of the garage! A nice set 75 lb IH Weights

 

 

 

I love this shot!

 

 

I enjoy just replacing/repainting sections of the assembly as repairs are done..She plows beautifully!

 

 

I had to include a shot with the Tiller!

Edited April 4, 2022 by "Manic-Mechanic"
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[BMW1 42]

Can I ask where you acquired the mufflers, they look almost brand new?

["Manic-Mechanic" 1,195]

40 minutes ago, BMW1 said:

Can I ask where you acquired the mufflers, they look almost brand new?

There's a store on ebay, "shoeboxlover", he post's all kinds of parts. These are repaired, painted with high heat. I have a set from shoeboxlover though as I know these are getting cancerous...

[pacer 3,174]

I have another request .....

I have a D180 also AND that plow AND that type hitch on the 3 point, but I have never figured how to connect the sleeve hitch set-up on the plow to the 3 point.

 

Could you please post a pic of how yours is connected??

["Manic-Mechanic" 1,195]

24 minutes ago, pacer said:

I have another request .....

I have a D180 also AND that plow AND that type hitch on the 3 point, but I have never figured how to connect the sleeve hitch set-up on the plow to the 3 point.

 

Could you please post a pic of how yours is connected??

It's a "A" frame adaptor 3pt to sleeve, in 0 cat. made by a gentleman into fabrications. He makes "Carryalls" too. www.ballardfabrication.com. Not sure if he is still up and running, give him a call? Or just make one? I'll get some better shots then.

Edited April 7, 2022 by "Manic-Mechanic"