meadowfield 1,900 #226 Posted December 24, 2014 I think this is the last update for Xmas, brackets and a pin made. Rear lift now finished but for pipes and paint 2 Ian and Cub Cadet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #227 Posted December 24, 2014 That ram looks a bit on the wimpy side, do you think it will be strong enough? 1 meadowfield reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 373 #228 Posted December 25, 2014 He can always double up !! :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #229 Posted December 26, 2014 That ram looks a bit on the wimpy side, do you think it will be strong enough? Hmmm, not so sure... He can always double up !! :) Could be a plan... 1 Cub Cadet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 373 #230 Posted December 27, 2014 You could always reverse the cylinder so it pushes forward with a link to 'pull' the lift arm lug instead of a direct connection with the cylinder. That way you would have a larger surface of piston for the oil to act upon,with no losses from the rod to worry about. ps, found you 4 fittings 10l -3/8 bspp ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #231 Posted December 27, 2014 that was the original plan Doug, but there's just not enough room - I did the calculations. At 700psi (powersteering pump) it will lift 0.17 tons, and push down 0.24 tons.. With a decent geared pump (3000 psi) it will lift 0.74 tons and push down just over a ton. I think 700 psi is a good start point, that would lift me at the end of the lift arms I've got 4 10l -3/8 bspp fittings already, but they are the same at both end have you got some with metric thread on the other end? used some more of those brackets today to make part of the front three point hitch, plus turned some 19mm bushes down. cheers 2 diggerjames and Cub Cadet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 373 #232 Posted December 27, 2014 If you've got 10L-3/8 bspp fittings they should be 3/8" bsp parallel thread one end & metric the other, bsp fittings have a conical seat whilst metric is more rounded She's looking good !! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #233 Posted December 27, 2014 Maybe I haven't then, mine are bsp both ends 1 Cub Cadet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 373 #234 Posted December 27, 2014 Here are some pics of the fitting, the other is an angled 10L 3/8 which I found 1 meadowfield reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #235 Posted December 27, 2014 Perfect! Looks like I'm dropping in the week after next Thanks 1 Cub Cadet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #236 Posted December 30, 2014 Had a trips to Marks you today for a Natter and a swap if mower decks (Cheers Ian by the way )and I had the privilege of driving bendy in one word wow what a machine I only drove it around the drive but everything feels right the steering is awesome and the driving position is spot on its a work of art whilst I was there I didn't manage to take any photos but I'm sure Mark and Sam did well done mate cheers James Good to see you.... 4 nigel, OldBuzzard, Triumph66 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norlett 32 #237 Posted December 31, 2014 Well worth a visit to see the Bendy in action...Looks good and works good. 2 diggerjames and meadowfield reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #238 Posted December 31, 2014 I've got a video, just need time to upload it (in between welding and being stopped by the dibble) And good to see you and Sam too, thanks for the deck! 1 Cub Cadet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #239 Posted January 2, 2015 I've got a video, just need time to upload it (in between welding and being stopped by the dibble) And good to see you and Sam too, thanks for the deck! no problem mate glad to come over and see you all enjoyed our visit ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #240 Posted January 2, 2015 Looks like you had a fun day James and privileged indeed to drive Bendy... Or am I just jealous? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #241 Posted January 3, 2015 It was a fun day I also raided his decal collection too and got a good deal 1 meadowfield reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #242 Posted January 16, 2015 cold and snowy outside, so got on inside and made a custom dash decal. The existing dash panel is in pretty good condition, but needs painting and I'd prefer the electric clutch to be something else so here is a new panel. 5 nigel, Ian, diggerjames and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #243 Posted January 16, 2015 Looks nice Mark, obviously not using the plastic dash Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #244 Posted January 17, 2015 Very nice Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #245 Posted January 18, 2015 Looks nice Mark, obviously not using the plastic dash The plastic panel is in good nick, but I don't want the lighter socket and I want the electric clutch to say spots! So rather than try butcher a nice panel, I thought I'll add a sticker, will also match the lower dash panel. Very nice Mark Cheers 1 Cub Cadet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #246 Posted January 23, 2015 Latest sticker order arrived today, so the lower dash panel is complete. 4 the showman, Cub Cadet, nigel and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #247 Posted January 23, 2015 Very nice! 1 meadowfield reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #248 Posted January 23, 2015 Very tidy Mark. Look good. 1 meadowfield reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #249 Posted January 23, 2015 The mutts nuts Mark 2 nigel and meadowfield reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #250 Posted January 24, 2015 Thanks guys, finished the upper dash panel too. It's a lot easier than painting and lettering Plus I can change the words... 5 OldBuzzard, nigel, Anglo Traction and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
