"Manic-Mechanic" 1,340 #1 Posted October 26 (edited) I have finally did the rough in on the metal & pulleys Brackets welded up and idler set up! Next is test run the pulley and bracket assembly The idler is half of a broken 18 Auto brake pedal! Edited October 26 by "Manic-Mechanic" 3 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 15,846 #2 Posted October 27 2 hours ago, "Manic-Mechanic" said: I have finally did the rough in on the metal & pulleys Always the tough part. Fab it up, measure 18 times, temp install, and then stare and think for an hour... At least that's how my work goes! My wife thinks I'm crazy, and every time she walks into the garage and sees me staring at something she feels her diagnosis is confirmed! 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"Manic-Mechanic" 1,340 #3 Posted October 27 (edited) 53 minutes ago, kpinnc said: Always the tough part. Fab it up, measure 18 times, temp install, and then stare and think for an hour... At least that's how my work goes! My wife thinks I'm crazy, and every time she walks into the garage and sees me staring at something she feels her diagnosis is confirmed! I sometimes stare if something goes together, like is it really going to work! Then mind you, I come into the house and begin "trying" to explain my subject to the wife, what I was doing, describing parts and how they go together, etc. That's when that slight smile pops up and I know I might as well be speaking Greek! Edited October 27 by "Manic-Mechanic" 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 11,007 #4 Posted October 27 50 minutes ago, kpinnc said: Always the tough part. Fab it up, measure 18 times, temp install, and then stare and think for an hour... At least that's how my work goes! My wife knows I'm crazy, and every time she walks into the garage and sees me staring at something she feels her diagnosis is confirmed! Fixed it for you Our wives might be sisters! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 15,846 #5 Posted October 27 2 minutes ago, oliver2-44 said: Fixed it for you Our wives might be sisters! Thank you! Women think men are crazy, and men think women are too! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
702854boy 309 #6 Posted October 27 9 hours ago, kpinnc said: Women think men are crazy, and men think women are too! Imagine how crazy the world would be if we all thought we were sane. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"Manic-Mechanic" 1,340 #7 Posted November 3 I set up the assembly with things loose check for alignment issues, seems good. Used a 1/2-39 belt, could go to standard 38, (store was out), none too shabby. Alignment issues dead on, shaft is 11” This should work Shaft is set just flush. Time for some new carriage bolts, 4,5/16-3/4 and two 5/16-1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"Manic-Mechanic" 1,340 #8 Posted November 3 Adjusting the clutch brake is always fun, not too tight, not too loose! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 15,846 #9 Posted November 4 6 hours ago, "Manic-Mechanic" said: I set up the assembly with things loose check for alignment issues, seems good. I've always wanted a sickle bar. What a handy thing to have to cut around ditch banks and fences! Beautiful tractor! I look forward to seeing the sickle all mounted up. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"Manic-Mechanic" 1,340 #10 Posted November 4 Just now, kpinnc said: I've always wanted a sickle bar. What a handy thing to have to cut around ditch banks and fences! Beautiful tractor! I look forward to seeing the sickle all mounted up. That’s my old “Frankenstein”, modified 800 special-retro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 15,846 #11 Posted November 4 2 minutes ago, "Manic-Mechanic" said: That’s my old “Frankenstein”, modified 800 special-retro My wife says "mutts" are the best. I agreed with her of course. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"Manic-Mechanic" 1,340 #12 Posted November 4 21 hours ago, kpinnc said: My wife says "mutts" are the best. I agreed with her of course. She is correct! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"Manic-Mechanic" 1,340 #13 Posted November 4 (edited) I have the lift rod and travel hook & bracket. So far, the lift rod is too short, so I fit my own rod with a trunnion Edited November 4 by "Manic-Mechanic" constant glitches in text 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"Manic-Mechanic" 1,340 #14 Posted November 10 I have finally removed the plug and opened the wobble box! Something Green between grease and oil! A nice mineral oil wash The rusty plug from Hell! Cleaned up the plug & threads Fit my 10-24’s and shook the grease , debris loose. No leaks! After a thorough examination of internals very happy with the condition and may not need a rebuild 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"Manic-Mechanic" 1,340 #15 Posted November 11 (edited) WEBB still has the 102500's, however it was mentioned the 7/32x1/2 rivet, which is slightly larger than the 3/16 Edited November 11 by "Manic-Mechanic" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"Manic-Mechanic" 1,340 #16 Posted 19 hours ago (edited) Wobble box gaskets Edited 8 hours ago by "Manic-Mechanic" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"Manic-Mechanic" 1,340 #17 Posted 2 hours ago Getting the sickle bar tuned… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,483 #18 Posted 1 hour ago @ Manic Mechanic lookin good , looks like you are on track , first photo , see the corner of frame hitch pin clip ? match that up with the removable clip on pto lever end , swing arm ? clip using a medium tension extension spring , will take the buzz out of function , what are you going to use ib the wobble box for lube ? always wanted to do one of those , also have just the surroundings to practice on , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"Manic-Mechanic" 1,340 #19 Posted 1 hour ago 7 minutes ago, peter lena said: @ Manic Mechanic lookin good , looks like you are on track , first photo , see the corner of frame hitch pin clip ? match that up with the removable clip on pto lever end , swing arm ? clip using a medium tension extension spring , will take the buzz out of function , what are you going to use ib the wobble box for lube ? always wanted to do one of those , also have just the surroundings to practice on , pete Not sure where you’re heading with the clip & spring, maybe enlighten me on that one. 30wt oil will be my lube as per manual, hopefully she won’t leak! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,483 #20 Posted 1 hour ago @Manicmacanic usually a vibrating / noisy set up , found a spring tension , lets it work without the bounce , guess 30 wt is the call , thought it would be more enhanced / rating . pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"Manic-Mechanic" 1,340 #21 Posted 42 minutes ago (edited) 23 minutes ago, peter lena said: @Manicmacanic usually a vibrating / noisy set up , found a spring tension , lets it work without the bounce , guess 30 wt is the call , thought it would be more enhanced / rating . pete Some have run thicker/heavier lube types due to leakage, however if it leaks needs rebuilt. I had it soaking internally with mineral oil to clean it out and no leaks with that. Although not a perfect science I will fill the box 30wt and let it set before attaching it to the assembly. (Would make it easier to have it full prior) Where was this spring to attach again, off the bar to where exactly and has this been done Edited 36 minutes ago by "Manic-Mechanic" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
