ranger 373 #1 Posted April 23, 2017 Hi gents, & ladies. I bought a Wheelhorse rotavator at the vintage sale yesterday, minus the idler pulley setup that I think attaches to the mid mount. This shouldn't be too much trouble to fabricate. What I could do with is some dimensions, diameter of pulleys, centre distances between pulleys and pivot etc. This will go on my C121. If anyone has one they could measure, their assistance would be much appreciated. Doug. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #2 Posted April 23, 2017 Ive bought one a few weeks ago Doug also missing the bracket and pulley and belt. ive got some photos and dimensions of the last one i made, I'll see if i can find them later tonight for you. pity you don't live nearer, we could have a joint build. 1 ranger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #3 Posted April 23, 2017 Just had a look at mine, its the same number. 7 1252 / 99388. its a 1975 36" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 373 #4 Posted April 23, 2017 Thanks Chris. I've just found loads of info on RS, for these and the rear axle bracket. I think somewhere I've got some VW cam belt tensioning pulleys which will perhaps do for the flat pulley? I also bought a Cambridge roll at the sale, full size rings but only about a metre wide. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 373 #5 Posted April 23, 2017 4 minutes ago, the showman said: Just had a look at mine, its the same number. 7 1252 / 99388. its a 1975 36" Mine's - 7 1252 / 154520 , I did get the / a belt with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #6 Posted April 23, 2017 I might have a axle bracket in the shed, I'll look and get back to ya Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #7 Posted April 23, 2017 Your need one of these Doug, PM me your postal address and I'll send it up 1 ranger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 373 #8 Posted April 23, 2017 You'll be looking for one for your's then Chris. 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #9 Posted April 23, 2017 26 minutes ago, ranger said: You'll be looking for one for your's then Chris. Lucky ive got a few then . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #10 Posted April 23, 2017 I've been meaning to make some more of those. Made one for the C-125. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #11 Posted April 27, 2017 Watch out for this arriving shortly Doug 1 ranger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #12 Posted April 27, 2017 While your waiting you can make one of these. 1 ranger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #13 Posted April 27, 2017 Its on its way Doug. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 373 #14 Posted April 27, 2017 Many thanks for this Chris, I'll have to see what I can find to send you to fill the space you've now created 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #15 Posted April 27, 2017 I doubt you'll have anything he hasn't got already, Doug. 3 the showman, Alan and ranger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 373 #16 Posted May 2, 2017 On 27 April 2017 at 9:52 PM, Stormin said: I doubt you'll have anything he hasn't got already, Doug. Linak actuator Norm? 1 Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 373 #17 Posted May 2, 2017 Parcel arrived today Chris, Thanks again, just got to find time to make the idlers. 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #18 Posted May 2, 2017 47 minutes ago, ranger said: Parcel arrived today Chris, Thanks again, just got to find time to make the idlers. Glad you got it ok Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #19 Posted May 7, 2017 Made a start on my idler today, found an old axle off a mower deck and a pulley, a couple of bits of tube and a piece of flat bar also from a deck, ive drilled the 3/4" rod and tapped a 3/8" thread in one end to hold the pulley and drilled a 3/4" hole in the flat bar and welded them together. the tube will be welded on to hold it central in the attach a matic hitch once i get a belt to align it up. once i get a belt i can weld the bar for the tension spring and fit the other pulley. heres some photos 3 Alan, Stormin and ranger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #20 Posted May 9, 2017 Not done much today, ive welded a helper sring hook on the axle bracket and bent a bit of plate for the belt tension spring 4 ranger, Cub Cadet, Alan and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cub Cadet 613 #21 Posted May 10, 2017 Good job Chris, gives me a couple more ideas. I started to make a couple of these idlers a few months ago for my tiller and never finished them. Does anyone know where I can buy a big idler? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #22 Posted May 11, 2017 Try Eriks in Bradford. They sell pulleys. 1 Cub Cadet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #23 Posted May 11, 2017 What size do you want Ewan ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #24 Posted May 11, 2017 Done as much as I can without the belt, i left the length of the plate and pulley until i get it all fitted then i can cut it down to size. 3 Stormin, ranger and Cub Cadet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cub Cadet 613 #25 Posted May 11, 2017 12 hours ago, the showman said: What size do you want Ewan ? I have found the small flat idler pulleys on the bay but i'm looking for the 4" v pulley and have been struggling to find anything bigger than 2.50" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
