AlexR 2,455 #251 Posted December 30, 2025 I got a idea for tie rods I think you guys will like. So they have these heim joints that have left and right hand threads that weld to round pipe. So the 3/8 heim joints will weld to 3/4 inch tube. I can get the a 3' round tube for about $12 and a set of 4 joints I can get for around $30 All I got to do is cut the tube to length and weld it on. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 15,751 #252 Posted December 30, 2025 1 hour ago, AlexR said: idea for tie rods I've seen these on some tractors at the Big Show. Be sure to use tubing with an adequate wall thickness 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexR 2,455 #253 Posted December 31, 2025 4 hours ago, Handy Don said: I've seen these on some tractors at the Big Show. Be sure to use tubing with an adequate wall thickness That is true but the ones I am looking at are made to be used with 3/4 " 16ga wall thickness that's what fits the weldable sleeve. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 15,751 #254 Posted December 31, 2025 15 hours ago, AlexR said: That is true but the ones I am looking at are made to be used with 3/4 " 16ga wall thickness that's what fits the weldable sleeve. You’ll also want to confirm clearances at the center steering shaft and the spindle arms. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 68,744 #255 Posted January 2 On 12/30/2025 at 9:07 AM, 953 nut said: So, Kevin, we haven't heard from you for a week. What gives? You been on the lamb under the witness protection program? I’ve been missing my tractor family! I started a “job” volunteer coaching the girls’ wrestling team. It’s a bunch of fun and I’m getting another work out in when I need to grapple with un-partnered kids. For being only about 3 hours of my day, I feel like I accomplish nothing throughout the rest of the day! I’ve released less videos to YouTube and spent less time doing shop and tractor stuff. It’s rewarding though, when you hear the simple words “thanks coach”! 1 2 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexR 2,455 #256 Posted January 15 Drilled out and rethreaded the gearshift setscrew And then ground down the end of a setscrew to fit in the gearshifter. So transmission is rebuilt and ready for paint once it's warm enough 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexR 2,455 #257 Posted January 30 Thanks to @WHX?? for letting me use the broach set. I was able to use my neighbors press to get some new keyways cut for the hubs. I have 2 sets, I will use the heavier set for this tractor. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 54,483 #258 Posted January 31 Kinda fun doin them ain't it? Do the other side right away and run two set screws. Heck do all your plow mules while yer at it! The full broach set was 200 and I got it with a coupon in the jungle for 100 . More it gets used the more it pays for itself. Did those spindles work? 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexR 2,455 #259 Posted January 31 16 minutes ago, WHX?? said: Kinda fun doin them ain't it? Do the other side right away and run two set screws. Heck do all your plow mules while yer at it! The full broach set was 200 and I got it with a coupon in the jungle for 100 . More it gets used the more it pays for itself. Did those spindles work? Yeah it's really awesome getting such a perfect cut really simply. If the air jack on the press worked right it would have been even easier, got an arm workout instead. Yep got all 4 hubs that I don't currently have on tractors done. I probably need to pull the hubs off the running tractors and do those as well. I know for sure at least one set is worn. Definitely worth it! I thought about buying a set but it's not something that gets used extremely often. Used plenty of cutting oil, so it's still good for more use Drives me nuts when people don't use oil to cut or drill metal and are shocked when the bit is dull running at full speed with the end of the bit glowing red I have not actually checked the spindles yet. I might be able to tomorrow. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexR 2,455 #260 Posted January 31 20 hours ago, WHX?? said: Did those spindles work? Checked them out today in the axle, and they work great!! The front end on this tractor will be a lot tighter now! Thanks again. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexR 2,455 #261 Posted 7 hours ago Got warm enough to get some primer on the transmission, looks like enough warm weather next week to get some red sprayed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 30,819 #262 Posted 7 hours ago 5 minutes ago, AlexR said: looks like enough warm weather next week to get some red sprayed. Looks good. A tip for spraying - Run a chain through the hitch pin hole, & hang it up. This allows you access to the whole thing when painting. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
