ebinmaine 63,346 #151 Posted June 15, 2020 35 minutes ago, 55reasons said: ...and $400. ? seems steep, but it’s local, so at least I won’t have to drive 16 hours again for an attachment. (Again) Mmmmmm. That's a bit much but the right price is the one that make buyer and seller happy. I paid a touch over $300 for a drag style WITH shipping from NY to Maine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55reasons 171 #152 Posted June 15, 2020 49 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Mmmmmm. That's a bit much but the right price is the one that make buyer and seller happy. I paid a touch over $300 for a drag style WITH shipping from NY to Maine. Yeah, I’m aware that it’s too much $$, but he mentioned the Res Square and also that he has 4 WH’s. So, as with many things, people in the hobby charge premiums for things that a guy in the street would let go of cheap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,346 #153 Posted June 16, 2020 3 minutes ago, 55reasons said: people in the hobby charge premiums for things that a guy in the street would let go of cheap Odd as it sounds, here in the northeast I find the opposite. CL ads are full of platinum coated "vintage" piles of.... I've a few Horse friends that are quite generous to me and I return the favor when possible. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55reasons 171 #154 Posted June 16, 2020 Getting ready to put the seat back together. The pivot bracket has a good amount of space on either side, so I assume the bolts in my hand with the spacers are what was there. However....... I feel like there should be more. washers, maybe even rubber washers to prevent scratching, I’d probably select a nylock nut so I can keep it loos enough to move freely, etc... what do yours look like under here? Also, are there any rubber “feet” under the FRONT of the seat pan bracket to prevent metal to metal contact? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55reasons 171 #156 Posted June 16, 2020 Also, the tolerance between the pressed pivot holes and the spacer is completely unacceptable. But the bolt diameter is correct. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,346 #157 Posted June 16, 2020 I've handled that rear pivot a couple different ways. On one occasion I used a slightly larger bolt and on another occasion I found a spacer in my pile of junk that maybe was a little bigger or just not worn out. Really could go either way. On the front, yes, there should be rubber bumpers there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55reasons 171 #158 Posted June 16, 2020 1 minute ago, ebinmaine said: I've handled that rear pivot a couple different ways. On one occasion I used a slightly larger bolt and on another occasion I found a spacer in my pile of junk that maybe was a little bigger or just not worn out. Really could go either way. On the front, yes, there should be rubber bumpers there. Awesome thanks! So, where can I source the rubber baby buggy bumpers? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,346 #159 Posted June 16, 2020 3 minutes ago, 55reasons said: Awesome thanks! So, where can I source the rubber baby buggy bumpers? That's funny right there because I almost wrote that same phrase. I don't actually know. Others May answer. Maybe Wheel Horse parts and more? Maybe Glen Pettit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55reasons 171 #160 Posted June 16, 2020 29 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: That's funny right there because I almost wrote that same phrase. I don't actually know. Others May answer. Maybe Wheel Horse parts and more? Maybe Glen Pettit? The hunt is on. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55reasons 171 #161 Posted June 16, 2020 Well, the WH dealer put in order for a pair. We’ll see if they actually show up. Meanwhile, I came across this old thread comment: 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55reasons 171 #162 Posted June 16, 2020 Well, I sat down and was about to fire up the lathe to machine some pivot bushings. I wanted to get some new stainless steel bolts, so I ran to Fastenal just to find out they closed their “showroom” because of COVID. So I typed in “hardware” on my NAV and it took me to a Tru Value Hardware store that has been in business since 1945. JACKPOT. (finally) Their hardware section is immaculate, and they have EVERYTHING, including the seat adjustment knob. Wouldn’t you know they also had bronze bearings (bushings) that fit almost perfectly the part I was going to make. Lol. Albeit I’ll be doing it in reverse, it’s going to save me a bunch of time. All stainless, and fiber washers to go between the powder coated parts so nothing gets chewed up along the way. Finally, something goes right. I just have to cut the bronze sleeves down to the correct length to match the gaps between the bracket and the “trunk?” That gap comes out to be 9mm, so 4.5mm on each side, minus 2.5mm for the thickness of a fiber washer and a flat washer, and it should be DEAD ON. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,346 #165 Posted June 16, 2020 Super excellent. Better than new. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55reasons 171 #166 Posted June 16, 2020 (edited) Zip with the Dremel, and she fits like a glove. Edited June 16, 2020 by 55reasons Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55reasons 171 #168 Posted June 16, 2020 Now for a stupid question. Does this bracket go on “leaning” forward, or “leaning” towards the back? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55reasons 171 #169 Posted June 16, 2020 (edited) A or B ? A: Edited June 16, 2020 by 55reasons Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,346 #171 Posted June 16, 2020 I'm not sure that it would bolt on in both directions. I feel like I put mine so that it was leaning towards the back because it would give a larger span they're by greater stability. But my logic may be flawed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55reasons 171 #172 Posted June 16, 2020 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: I'm not sure that it would bolt on in both directions. I feel like I put mine so that it was leaning towards the back because it would give a larger span they're by greater stability. But my logic may be flawed. Well, it definitely leans forward (B). lol. In any case, I’m pretty happy with this. Since it’s an “off the shelf” bronze bearing, if it ever fails, it’ll be an easy fix. But something tells me this is going to outlast the rest of the tractor. Lol. Anyway.... On to the rest of the seat re-assembly. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55reasons 171 #173 Posted June 21, 2020 Taking my time putting this seat back together. Obviously using all new stainless steel hardware. Making sure to put rubber or fiber washers to prevent bolts or washers from making contact with the powdercoat. The vinyl turned out pretty good. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites