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| vtsteam:
And tacked in place. I couldn't get all the tacks done because the tractor was too far from my welder -- cables barely reached. I managed the last tack only with a brand new stick electrode for extra reach! Tomorrow I will replace the tractor ignition, start it and move it back closer to the shed! Good to see the arms finally in place! :beer: |
| vtsteam:
With all the rain the hay is really up fast: |
| RussellT:
--- Quote from: vtsteam on June 11, 2014, 09:57:21 PM ---It's just coincidence that I like the particular features of the odd pieces I received to put together, rather than the other way around. But I may have lucked into the best features of each design. --- End quote --- I don't think it's coincidence. You don't like the weak parts of the design. The weak parts have failed. You're left with the better parts of the design. :thumbup: Russell |
| vtsteam:
Well I suppose that's true, Russell. Working on it now, just in for lunch -- got the ignition system rewired with a new solenoid and battery ground strap replaced. The transmission interlock starter switch is now functional. (It had been replaced by a dash mount universal switch, but I restored the stock setup). Found a troubled distributor rotor -- something bad happened to it somewhere along the line -- chipped plastic and the tip bent round! Anyway, fixed. Started up the tractor, and lifted the tacked-together arms in order to move the tractor back. Arm hydraulics worked fine, and I go it moved back. Working on welding the arms, now.... |
| awemawson:
Glad progress is being made :thumbup: Don't waggle those arms too much while only tacked ! |
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