Remind me, I was planning basically the same thing I think. The steering on the left of the picture works allot better IMO that the dirty design on the right?
I don't think the swap would be too hard, that one design always has so much play in it, and skips teeth.
These next to pics are of a 2nd gen steering frame then a 2nd gen steering frame. Hopefully this helps clear up a few questions. Next video up on youtube will most likely be a camera review (4K Camcorder, Besteker https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076H32718) then after that the frame welding video. I need to get homesteader stuff done soon so more of that video will be up soon.
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Trust me, when Nellybelle was a mower, the belt fell off 5 times a day. The hitch plate is the only way to get it back on. Your hands cannot fit under it, either. It has to come off.
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Hmm.... I've always came in through the battery hole no problem (toro and craftsman; murray I can just reach under the tractor taking nothing off). But we are diverting MMM's topic.
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I've never had a problem with putting belts on Mutt. I even did the pulley swap without taking the rear plate off. It is still bolt on though, and it is the GT style rear frame, so it has a heavier hitch plate I think.
Yknow, you can just set up a decent belt system that doesn't throw a belt, and it wouldn't be a problem...just saying haha
Easy enough to do, pivot point of the side of the frame, one control arm and a coil spring or coil over and steering would be hard to set up. and you'll have more ground clearence. Thats a great idea
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It`s looking like a pretty good Mud Mower that lasts a long time, and makes Fun to ride. Is the Transaxle on the Picture a Spicer/Foote or a Peerless? It do`nt looks like a Peerless MST.
It`s looking like a pretty good Mud Mower that lasts a long time, and makes Fun to ride. Is the Transaxle on the Picture a Spicer/Foote or a Peerless? It do`nt looks like a Peerless MST.
The one out of this machine is a spicer. I plan to zinc locker it and run it for a bit.
Had the part on hand to rebuild the old steering box so made a how to before moving on to the swap to 2nd gen.
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A full break down and how to on the swap and install of a 2nd Gen steering box into a older craftsman frame. Along with a template how to you can make at home to help.