MightyRaze's The Green Machine

A bellcrank can multiply input vs output and is easy to make, just a thought.

Brianator wrote:

A bellcrank can multiply input vs output and is easy to make,  just a thought.

Ooooo out of the box thought.  I may keep that in mind when I go at it again.

OK, I went out and looked.  I can fix the foot pedal issue with a simple trim of metal to give a little more pivot.  -Easy

Top side.  I think I will need to make a new cable connect point on the intake manifold.  That will fix the angle issue.

Need to come in from the angle in red.  Just need to figure out where to place my spring because my heat shield is in the way.

Awesome job on the new build so far Mighty, that exhaust header looks super slick!

Thanks AK!  I've finally got good enough welding that I don't instantly blow a hole in the tube.  LOL

I think I see what you're doing there, keeping the hand throttle with foot pedal override ya?

Yep!  I tend to use the foot for a little "boost" but mostly use the dash.

Not able to put the return spring from the throttle directly to the heatshield by drilling a small hole? Your eyelet could still be in play if you put it on the spring before the spring on the throttle linkage, can't (well shouldn't) pop off then especially if you put a stop on the end of the spring

That's pretty much what I did.  Yeah, I said I would step away and give it a rest, but I couldn't sleep with thoughts in my head.  Foot throttle is now connected.  



I kept it simple...  Created a spring mount on the heat shield.



Drilled one new hole about 3/4 inch center to center higher.


Now it is the exact same travel as the governor arm itself.  No need for a stopper as the floorboard will stop but, the extension doesn't go any further.


Petal is high enough to rest my foot under while cruzing with the dash throttle.  Not too high to mash it when needed.  Also not too much in the way to get tangled up on.



All that is left is zip tie the cable so it does not get tangled in the frame.


This is my next item up for work.  I will let this one go till Friday or Saturday.

I'm just glad I'm not the only one guilty of using grade 8 bolts on literally everything!  Looking good as usual! Should be one stout rig!

BlakeGroce wrote:

I'm just glad I'm not the only one guilty of using grade 8 bolts on literally everything!  Looking good as usual! Should be one stout rig!

HAHA.... yeah I use them on everything.  I got my 3/8ths, 5/16's, 1/4's... I try to keep them in stock!.

I actually have a pic of the last time I was adding to my stock.



I go through a lot of 1/4 stock.

I was sweeping up the floor this morning and realized, I will have a green stain now in the garage for a good time to come.  Thanks to The Green Machine.



After sweeping, I felt really good in the back so I tackled the horns at lunch.  Pretty quick install.







Also... looks like I have a new tractor "FREE" about to drop in my lap.

Ooo free is the best price for an old tractor ! Looks like your getting closer to being done.

man i really love this tractor its a really well thought out build and everything is way overdone i do all the same on my builds over think it and build it better then needed aand if i cant do as best as possible

Sweet build mighty! Those executioners sure do look great under a square fender craftsman

Glad you are feeling better! 

FREE tractors for everyone. (I hope)

MN mudder wrote:

Ooo free is the best price for an old tractor ! Looks like your getting closer to being done.

Yeah getting there!  I need to fix a belt issue.  I think my belt is about 1 inch way too long.  Also need 1 guide.  What is so cool, with the issues I have, it still hasn't dropped the belt.

Budget_gokart wrote:

man i really love this tractor its a really well thought out build and everything is way overdone i do all the same on my builds over think it and build it better then needed aand if i cant do as best as possible

This one is the most planned and thought out tractor I have built.  I even have had parts stored up for it SEVERAL months.

RichieRichOverdrive wrote:

Sweet build mighty! Those executioners sure do look great under a square fender craftsman

HAHA.... yeah.  Can't quite put my finger on where I use to see it all the time..  ...MUTT...  I got the pair for $97 .  Now where I got them is $120 per tire.

Nevadablue wrote:

Glad you are feeling better! 

FREE tractors for everyone. (I hope)

Thanks... it has been a good back day.

That was one of the nice things about executioners, lot of tire for cheap.

Little video reveal for The Green Machine!

• I will be using an 18hp Briggs and Stratton Opposed twin running 90' clockwise from the factory location.  This will give a non-twist belt configuration for the tractor. 
  
• The Roper 122419X (craftsman ver 633a) will be locked.  
  
• The front axle will be moved forward 8-10 inches. 
  
• New rack and pinion steering.
  
• Repainted
  
• Finish rear bumper?
  
• Add toolbox
  
• New tires
  
• New LED light upgrades
  
• New exhaust (since old was was taken for kal then chopped up)
  
• Brake lights? Again?
  
• Completely rewired.
  
• 4 on 4 hubs on front axle
  

Things re-used:

• Front bumper and winch
  
• Rear hitch mount created for patriot
  

Looks like I got everything on my list checked!!!

It looks and sounds great! Super job!

TGM is now in the shed with Red and Bowser... I'm going to need to do my fall shed cleanout soon.  Also get the dog area ready for the outside dogs.  Well, just one of the outside dogs.  The other one will be coming in unless it gets really cold, then they both come into the garage.

not to clog your thread mighty but on my GT same frame and transmission with stock steering and clutch my engine sits as far back as i could and i cant figure out a space for the belt would i have to run the belt over the steering or under it and if i ran it over would it effect the clutch?

Budget_gokart wrote:

not to clog your thread mighty but on my GT same frame and transmission with stock steering and clutch my engine sits as far back as i could and i cant figure out a space for the belt would i have to run the belt over the steering or under it and if i ran it over would it effect the clutch?

At one time I tried and I ran it over the steering.  You are limited to a smaller pulley and it may rub.  Didn't affect my clutch.

with the angle my belt will enter a bigger pully will work on mine so should i just add a tensioner for the bottom so it goes around the steering?

I don't see why that wouldn't work.

Little update on the Green Machine.  Got it out yesterday and had some fun.  Ran it for a little over an hour no issues!  It fired right up in the 12-degree temps.

Little highlight vid.



Unfortunately, Li'l Red was temperamental so no video there.  Bowser was just dead and full of gas in the sump from trying to start it.

btw: bowser has an electrical gremlin I'm fighting.  I have a plug that keeps popping out even though it is crimped and hard to slide on/out.  I may need to re-look at what I got going there.  Maybe even engine selection.