the showman 4,074 #151 Posted January 5, 2016 That looks awesome will the hood still fit ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #152 Posted January 5, 2016 That looks awesome will the hood still fit ? yes and no Chris it will fit with the hinges length end and the console lifting but yeah it should be great 1 Joe the small engine man reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 548 #153 Posted January 5, 2016 awesome engine, kubota zb600c or zb500c i believe? had a good look at one today thinking that should fit nicely on a Wheel Horse, guess it does then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #154 Posted January 5, 2016 I like your thinking with the engine James 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #155 Posted January 5, 2016 How are you doing the drive on that James? Belts ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #156 Posted January 5, 2016 How are you doing the drive on that James? Belts ? chain drive mate 2 Joe the small engine man and nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #157 Posted January 5, 2016 Got yer should work well 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #158 Posted January 5, 2016 Got yer should work well 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #159 Posted January 6, 2016 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #160 Posted January 6, 2016 If that rear axle swivels, James, won't the chain catch the front axle, when the left hand wheel drops? Maybe the idler sprocket should be further forward? Or is the rear down as far as it will go in the photo? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #161 Posted January 6, 2016 nice work, as long as the chain doesn't go too tight not an issue it is touches the axle really. My chain on bendy has stretched and now the axle is the idler Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #162 Posted January 6, 2016 If it does touch, I'd be inclined to fit a wear pad to stop it wearing a groove in the axle. 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #163 Posted January 6, 2016 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #164 Posted January 6, 2016 You may end up with the tensioner fixed and on the low side. On C4 when I reverse the chain can skip! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #165 Posted January 6, 2016 I had that earlier mark when I was testing it ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #166 Posted January 6, 2016 You may end up with the tensioner fixed and on the low side. On C4 when I reverse the chain can skip!nwhat if I put another tensioner on the bottom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #167 Posted January 7, 2016 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 2 Stormin and nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #168 Posted January 7, 2016 sound good james Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #169 Posted January 8, 2016 sound good james cheers Nigel it's a smooth running engine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #170 Posted January 9, 2016 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 7 Ian, nigel, meadowfield and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #171 Posted January 9, 2016 Nice work, be finished next week... 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #172 Posted January 9, 2016 whats the reason that the back wheels are narrower james 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 548 #173 Posted January 9, 2016 whats the reason that the back wheels are narrower james i think because they aren't wheel horse wheels and have a different backspacing 2 nigel and diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #174 Posted January 9, 2016 i think because they aren't wheel horse wheels and have a different backspacing It's a short frame box too, I think it's a commando 8 one from Ian... They are narrower track. 2 diggerjames and nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 548 #175 Posted January 9, 2016 It's a short frame box too, I think it's a commando 8 one from Ian... They are narrower track. shorter axles then, like the one's i have Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
