kpinnc 14,247 #1 Posted April 29 This is all his fault. @Tonytoro416 just HAD to put pics of his Raider up, and it just derailed my tiny mind! My 701 engine is at the machine shop, and it'll be a couple weeks before I get it back so... I've actually been tinkering on this machine off and on for a long time. After building all those reciever hitches for my primary workers, I realized that not one machine I have has a working clevis hitch and/ or a rear tiller hookup. With this one, I'm gonna fix that. This is gonna be a worker. And no, it's not gonna be a trike. I just didn't have time to put the front axle on it. Of course this is just mock up to make sure I have all I need to start. This will not be a restore, but I'm definitely gonna have to clean it up and paint it a little. 3 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 14,247 #3 Posted April 29 2 minutes ago, HyperPete said: Froederick Pretty much every tractor I own has some non-original stuff, and a couple are purely built from spare parts. This one is no different. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonytoro416 1,158 #4 Posted April 29 Which raider are you referring to? Lol Im sorry not sorry I derailed you 3 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 14,247 #5 Posted April 29 2 hours ago, Tonytoro416 said: Which raider are you referring to? Lol Im sorry not sorry I derailed you The first two actually. And no worries I'm just joking with you because that second pic machine looks so good! I have a few mods I'm planning to do, but overall this is just gonna be a worker build. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 71,783 #6 Posted April 29 Coooool What's the transmission? Limited Slip Differential? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 59,182 #7 Posted April 29 10 hours ago, kpinnc said: it's not gonna be a trike. Why not, I think trikes are cool. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 14,247 #8 Posted April 29 (edited) 3 hours ago, ebinmaine said: What's the transmission? Limited Slip Differential? No sir. It's an 8 pinion. @953 nut I like trikes too, but that's not the plan with this one. Edited April 29 by kpinnc 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 14,247 #9 Posted May 9 I need another tractor like I need another hole in my head, but there is a specific reason for this one. Nearly all my bigger machines have receiver hitches now, so none of those will work well with a clevis hitch or my tiller. There isn't clearance for the rear lift at all. So this tractor is specifically for lifting stuff like moldboards, cultivators, and my tiller. And it will have to option to use a 3-point hitch as well. All will work off the manual lift with no down pressure. My Bronco has hydraulic lift and has down pressure on it's 3-point, and unless I suddenly gain 500lbs, down pressure is pretty useless on these small tractors. It's impossible to know how much to apply without spinning the rear wheels. So tonight I started fabbing the lift assembly inside the factory center console. I reinforced the entire assembly with 1/4 inch steel, and will add reinforcement in the lift arm/ bell crank area as well. Also added the 1 inch steel rear pivot bushings that the upper lift arms will set in. Getting all of that aligned was a serious pain, but it's all good now. 4 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,184 #10 Posted May 9 @kpinnc just looking at that bare frame , makes me think of the perfect opportunity to lay in a 5/16 steel brake line for a main fuel line run , also eliminating a lot of hose debris area , each end could have a barb connection to clear fuel rated hose , swage lock fittings , line would tuck into upper inside of frame top bend , out of site . just sayin . pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 14,247 #11 Posted May 9 31 minutes ago, peter lena said: @kpinnc just looking at that bare frame , makes me think of the perfect opportunity to lay in a 5/16 steel brake line for a main fuel line run , also eliminating a lot of hose debris area , each end could have a barb connection to clear fuel rated hose , swage lock fittings , line would tuck into upper inside of frame top bend , out of site . just sayin . pete Not a bad idea at all. I'll look into that once all the other stuff gets in there. A little color helps some of the inside frame show up... there will be more added, but at least it's visible now. 7 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonytoro416 1,158 #12 Posted May 9 Coming along good sir 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,184 #13 Posted May 9 @kpinnc lookin good , watch those idler pulleys , known for undersize bearings and unknown lubrication , once you can convert a pulley over to the smooth / free quiet , lubrication , you will never look back . always look for a wide side bearing seal , I know not on those idlers typically , don't want to get you off track , pete 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 14,247 #14 Posted May 13 Not much, bit it's on all fours now. 2 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 71,783 #15 Posted May 13 3 hours ago, kpinnc said: it's on all fours now Love that part of a restoration! 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 14,247 #16 Posted May 19 I tinkered a little more today. Got the lift sorted out. Manual lift of course but this will be used to raise a clevis hitch, a tiller, and even a 3-point when needed. I used a 1.5 inch receiver tube only to make a quick connection to change out lift parts. There will NOT be a ball hitch used here. I added another tab on the lift arm bell crank, and a hole in the center console for the link to pass through. It doesn't take much travel to make alot of lift on the far end. And the link clears the shifters easily. Still got some reinforcement to add up here. I'll make up adapters to insert into the rear lift tube for whatever is hanging back there. 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ineedanother 1,660 #17 Posted May 19 Very interesting. Pushing a link rather than pulling a cable. I like it and would suspect you would just need a guide or two to eliminate bow in the linkage when weight is applied. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 14,247 #18 Posted May 19 30 minutes ago, ineedanother said: I like it and would suspect you would just need a guide or two to eliminate bow in the linkage when weight is applied. Don @Lee1977 was here today and we discussed just that. I'll either add a guide with bearings or double the link up. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 71,783 #19 Posted May 19 4 hours ago, kpinnc said: Don @Lee1977 was here today and we discussed just that. I'll either add a guide with bearings or double the link up. Heavy wall tube link. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 71,783 #20 Posted May 19 5 hours ago, kpinnc said: . Got the lift sorted out EXCELLENT idea 💡 👏 👌 👍 😀 🙌 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 13,675 #21 Posted May 21 On 5/18/2025 at 11:53 PM, kpinnc said: Don @Lee1977 was here today and we discussed just that. I'll either add a guide with bearings or double the link up. “T” bar or a welded-on “back” instead of flat bar will give you the lateral strength for anti-bow. It looks like you have the clearance you need. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 14,247 #22 Posted May 21 2 hours ago, Handy Don said: “T” bar or a welded-on “back” instead of flat bar will give you the lateral strength for anti-bow. It looks like you have the clearance you need. I was thinking of a triangular shape. Round would be best but 3 pieces welded together would be pretty hard to bend. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 2,208 #23 Posted May 21 (edited) How about 1/2" rod with Heim joint on each end? Edited May 22 by Bill D Spelling 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 71,783 #24 Posted May 22 3 hours ago, Bill D said: 1/2" rod with Heim I LIKE that idea 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 14,247 #25 Posted May 25 A very small thing but it's important: my lift lock spring was worn out. I installed a new one with a bit more tension. 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
