Winter project 444 in the shop

[Harry]

I have mouse trap set in my shop for years and catch a few mice with peanut butter. I set some in the lean-to and I was catching voles too. If I catch a mouse and don't get to it right away sometimes the voles will eat the head off.

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Harry

[DavidBarkey]

Good project for the winter. I do mine in the garage downstairs because it is heated. My wife doesn't like it because she can't put her car in half the time!

Bill

Dave

[Harry]

Today I installed thrust bearings on the front spindles for PMPS. I purchased the parts from Barneveld Imp and was very satisfied with the price and the bearings and washers. Easy to install in a short period of time and they seem to turn easier that with just washers. This is the first time to try this hack and if it's favorable I'll probably to the same to my other three tractors. If you have already tried this PMPS hack please respond with your results.

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Harry

[DavidBarkey]

Yes ,did to Frankie's original axle before the HD upgrade .That axle is now on the Bride . Made a big difference on steering load especial with a load on the front end like a blade or caster .

Dave

[Eugen]

Got the bearings too and plan to install them on the 644 in the Spring. Will report then.

[Harry]

I've been cleaning up inspecting and painting the hydra bagger for the 444. I mounted part of it today and the rest will be in short order. It's getting close guys. This is when a project gets interesting. I should be firing it up in a couple of weeks.

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Harry

[Timj]

Looking good, Harry

[DavidBarkey]

Like Tim said . looking good Harry

Dave

[Harry]

Today I ran to a place that has any hydraulic fitting that you can imagine. In fact, it's called the house of fittings. I picked up some quick disconnects for the hydra bagger hydro hoses.
I had always heard to never put any pipe thread dope on hydraulic fittings. I bought some pneumatic hydraulic sealant at this store today. Have any of the members used such a product on their hydraulic fittings?

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Harry

[Spike188]

@Harry I use the Locktite version regularly have not had any problems with it. Most of the applications are on reused fittings in very dirty assembly environments.

Spike