diggerjames

Hi chaps just another quick update I have been fabricating the hydraulic ram steering cylinder mounting brackets and I've also been doing the final touches to the track rod end bracket it I've tested it manual and it seems to go from lock to lock with out any issues, next step is hydraulic pump and resovoir for the hydraulics ,

Brilliant news

Smashing

Nice pics buddy

well if you need any bits I may some orbital steer units

Hi Jonathan just a suggestion how about wiring a coil up to it I sometimes do this on my stationary engines ?

cheers Chris it's only gonna get more complicated thanks paul

Hi all just a quick update since I put the new big kubota engine on it has put a bit of extra weight on the front end so this has made the steering heavier so I've decided to have a bash at power steering I've got all the necessary parts and I have seen this done two ways one way is to have a hydraulic ram running parrarell to the axle linking in to to one stub axle , or the other way which I'm gonna try out is the ram running at the side of the chassis , here is what I've done so far Fitting the orbital steer unit Lining up with the steering wheel The fist draft of the track rod end and ram adapter bracket

Wow that is looking great love the new piece you have put in your working really hard on this Guys keep,it up

Wow mark that's tiny

thy was the only wheels I had but I'm gonna put bigger wheels on and a spacer plate to bring out or swap boxes for an 8 speed exactly Koen it's the very Same mark cheers mr haulage man

Hi all been busy on the tractor I thought to my self before I go any further on the project I would test drive it and test the articulation with the chain on etc bearing in mind I don't want it to twist to far and let the chain slip so I've tested it on a ramp and took a few measurements on the angle and I'm quite pleased with the results of the first test !http://youtu.be/Ru7qvO6TIyA After that test I've decided to take the rear load body off and make a new fuel tank which I have made out of a big old ransomes mower diesel tank it was to big so I cut it in half and welded it back together again here is what I have done so far Now that the tank is nearly done I have not got to think about the bonnet and steering console etc because the kubota. Engine is a big lump it sticks proud of the original alignment of the bonnet so I have lifted the bonnet 3 inches on the bonnet and and 2 inches at the moment on the console. I put longer bolts in the con sole with nuts on under the console so I can make adjustments so I no my exact size I need to make the plates etc

Thank god for that I knew you was worried

Love the speed you guys are working

cheers Nigel it's a smooth running engine

A change is as good as a rest I keep doing that on my projects I'm sure you will sort it Jonathan

Hi all quick update I've had a bit of a play today I've got the kubota running which started very well and I have tested the rear 4x4 drive chain here is a quick video https://youtu.be/HJv0xQZGPtI

nwhat if I put another tensioner on the bottom

That's ta nice looking thing

Great news buddy well done

Wow they look nice mate

I had that earlier mark when I was testing it !

I may end up putting a spring loaded tensioner on to compensate for this I'm hoping to sort a bit more in it tomorrow

A bit more progress today guys I've fastend the 4x4 drive chain up to the rear axle here is what I have done so far

I hope so I'm gonna try the chain as is if it breaks I'll use a duplex but I'm sure it will be ok