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446 blower tractor project
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2022 6:49 am
by DavidBarkey
some progress pic.s
new full fenders
shaft support collar for removable steering wheel
my version of control linkage
rebuilt steering gears and linkage with hymens
underside all nice and clean .
all hydro resealed to hopefully stay that way.
Dave
Re: 446 blower tractor project
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:00 am
by Eugen
Coming along very nicely! Impressive work Dave!
Re: 446 blower tractor project
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:25 am
by Timj
Coming along nicely
Tim
Re: 446 blower tractor project
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2022 9:15 am
by Chad
Looks great so far Dave!
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Re: 446 blower tractor project
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2022 1:45 pm
by DavidBarkey
Easy outside access to fuel tank for refilling
Battery under seat makes room under hood for cab heater .
Do not remove pin before flight .
Big fenders will make it a little tight to get in and out of . I don't have a good factory steering wheel . I have a cross bolt wheel off something , so delving back into my race car days I made it removable to make it easier to get in and out of .
Dave
Re: 446 blower tractor project
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2022 5:21 pm
by DavidBarkey
Getting a little further along .
Using exhaust studs glued in place (bottom hole are through to oil gallery) instead of the bolts . Just make sure you put he rear air deflector on before the oil pan or you will be pulling the stud back out to do so like I did
engine installed for the third time .
clutch on and adjusted ,
Modified parking brake lock half done . Hope have it finished and the oil cooler/tanks assembly on and filled tomorrow .
Dave
Re: 446 blower tractor project
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2022 5:39 pm
by MattA
Looks good Dave. Please post some details on the parking brake mod.
Re: 446 blower tractor project
Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2022 7:00 am
by DavidBarkey
MattA wrote: ↑Fri Jan 28, 2022 5:39 pm
Looks good Dave. Please post some details on the parking brake mod.
I will , Basically fixing the problem of hitting with your foot getting on and off .
pics. coming as I get it sorted out .
Dave
Re: 446 blower tractor project
Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2022 7:20 am
by propane1
It’s amazing how many times a fella hits that little brake thing. And try’s not to. Be good to see what you did Dave.
Noel
Re: 446 blower tractor project
Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2022 7:52 am
by Eugen
Great progress Dave!