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446 blower tractor project

Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2022 6:49 am
by DavidBarkey
some progress pic.s
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new full fenders
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shaft support collar for removable steering wheel
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my version of control linkage
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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! :worship:

Re: 446 blower tractor project

Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:25 am
by Timj
Coming along nicely :thumbsup:
:geek: 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
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Easy outside access to fuel tank for refilling
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Battery under seat makes room under hood for cab heater .
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Do not remove pin before flight .
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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 .
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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 :cuss: :roll:
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engine installed for the third time . :snail: 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! :cheers: