diggerjames 543 #176 Posted January 9, 2016 whats the reason that the back wheels are narrower jamesthy 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 speedi think because they aren't wheel horse wheels and have a different backspacing exactly Koen It's a short frame box too, I think it's a commando 8 one from Ian... They are narrower track. it's the very Same mark cheers mr haulage man 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #177 Posted January 11, 2016 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 3 nigel, Ian and the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #178 Posted January 11, 2016 Making good progress James, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #179 Posted January 11, 2016 Looking good mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #180 Posted January 11, 2016 Making good progress James, cheers Chris it's only gonna get more complicated Looking good mate thanks paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #181 Posted January 11, 2016 Fab, it'll need power steering... Eager to know how well it works! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #182 Posted January 11, 2016 Fab, it'll need power steering... Eager to know how well it works! Fab, it'll need power steering... Eager to know how well it works! well if you need any bits I may some orbital steer units Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #183 Posted January 12, 2016 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 , 5 nigel, pmackellow, the showman and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #184 Posted January 12, 2016 Power steering!! Your be fitting assisted brakes and a cup holder next Great work James, your flying now your back into the build 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #185 Posted January 12, 2016 Power steering!! Your be fitting assisted brakes and a cup holder next Great work James, your flying now your back into the build cheers Ian really enjoying it I have a free reign till the end of January then I have to start to build a nursery ! 1 Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #186 Posted January 13, 2016 You had best keep busy then mate if you have a Sproglet on the way! I'm guessing it is that kind of nursery rather than the growing plants kind 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #187 Posted January 15, 2016 Evening all another quick update been playing with the power steering on the tractor what a pig of a job I have finally made some progress with it it now steers with no issues to the left and to right , I have had to move the ram to underneath the tractor which runs parallel to the front axle , I have had to do this because I wasn't getting enough lock , I may even change this idea yet , I have rigged a temporary power steering tank up at the side of the engine to test this is not a pemsnrnt fixture here is a quick video 2 Ian and nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #188 Posted January 15, 2016 Looks good mate at least your making progress with it 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #189 Posted January 15, 2016 Looking good, soon be full test drive time! 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #190 Posted January 15, 2016 Looking good, soon be full test drive time! how we fixed at your house ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #191 Posted January 15, 2016 Just turn up! I think the ransomes would be more fun tho.... 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #192 Posted January 15, 2016 Just turn up! I think the ransomes would be more fun tho.... I could bring both Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #193 Posted January 15, 2016 Could be a plan! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #194 Posted January 16, 2016 Evening all another quick update , I've finally got the steering to as near as perfect as I can get it and u can steer it with one finger I haven got as much lock as the original tractor but not far off , I may still be able to obtain this with a few adjustments , I had a little drive on the tractor today in the work shop and every thing worked great so now I'm back to the fabrication part, because I'm thinking of putting a winch on the tractor I'm gonna put two 6volt batteries on wired in series to get my 12 volts I'm doing this for several reasons these batteries are very heavy so will act as good ballast , plenty of power and I have access to plenty of these batteries they have come out of a standby battery backup system they was 50 or so wired together to get mains voltage ,any way with me using two of these , I've made a battery Tray to mount them in under the seat ! Here's what I've done today 5 Vinnetrow, nigel, pmackellow and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #195 Posted January 16, 2016 Good progress James, i cant find the vid of you driving round the workshop? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #196 Posted January 17, 2016 Good work James, the steering works a treat 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #197 Posted January 17, 2016 Hi all a very small up date I've now sourced a hydraulic tank off of an old bus and I have now fitted the twin battery setup 3 Ian, pmackellow and nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #198 Posted January 18, 2016 A little update today chaps the tank I have got is just a little too big so I have decided to modify it 4 nigel, pmackellow, Ian and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #199 Posted January 19, 2016 Hi all had another full day on the project , I've finally finished the new power steering tank that has took a lot of fabrication , I am trying to make everything as compact as possible so I have squeezed it in between the engine and the steering unit . I have also started the wiring so I can start easier with out jump leads I have also fitted an alternator , I'm in decided yet weather that's its final resting place or weather I shall move it nearer the engine bay which will be difficult but I am going to see , the alternator in its present location sticks out of the bonnet slightly but is in line with the hydraulic pump , 4 Stormin, Ian, nigel and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #200 Posted January 19, 2016 Thats a lot of kit to squeeze under the bonnet but will look better when painted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
