meadowfield 2,815 #1 Posted 2 hours ago My son doesn’t come on here anymore, but here is a 704 that he has been making into a 4x4. complete scratch built axle, and a lot of lathe and milling…. I’ll try sort some build pics out! 3 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 14,856 #4 Posted 1 hour ago Some real innovative thinking there! Congrats to your son 👏 Tapping the brake drum shaft for front-drive power is so clever. Please elaborate on the sources for the front differential and the 90º gearbox amidship! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 10,230 #5 Posted 1 hour ago Excellent potential there! I see what I believe is a 1:1 chain drive to power a right-angle gearbox - also 1:1?? I ask because of the different sized tires front to rear as the circumference of both are different. Also, is there a one-way clutch hidden in there to allow the tractor to roll in neutral with the brake applied? I take it that the front driveshaft is splined to allow it to lengthen & shorten too, as the shaft centerline is not coincident to the front axle pivot? You got a few bucks tied up there. Off to a good start. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites