Subject: Re: Been there done that!! Sun Jan 27, 2013 9:40 pm
Well my new locker design is in and working will post a how to video and stress test it
Maine Mud Mower Screwdriver
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Subject: Re: Been there done that!! Mon Jan 28, 2013 9:22 am
Well lets see if i can break this new idea for locking the tranny
Maine Mud Mower Screwdriver
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Subject: Re: Been there done that!! Sat Feb 02, 2013 11:28 am
Well it seems I bent my front end well making a video today. Not bad enough to make it unusable but enough to reinforce my need to come up with a stronger front end Idea. Video to come did a few hill test on hills my stock tractors are unable to climb. The new locker is great.
I think im going to work on a 4 link front end with coil overs. One of the guys on Maine mud mower facebook group has a mower with a 2 link and pan hard bar. He said it works great but i don't trust pan-hard bars due to automotive experience.
muddstir Screwdriver
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Subject: Re: Been there done that!! Sat Feb 02, 2013 12:25 pm
4 Link is the way to go.
I got 2 other tractors that Im building and one of them has front and rear four link. (I haven't started a build on it yet, I wanted to get it a roller before I did any posting on it but a few weeks ago i ran into an issue with the transaxles so it may be awhile till I get that one figured out.)
Maine Mud Mower Screwdriver
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Subject: Re: Been there done that!! Sat Feb 02, 2013 1:59 pm
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Subject: Re: Been there done that!! Sat Mar 30, 2013 9:35 pm
Its always good to break stuff
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Subject: Re: Been there done that!! Tue Apr 23, 2013 7:30 am
Testing if kevlar belts really are better
truckin42 Hammer
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Subject: Re: Been there done that!! Tue Apr 23, 2013 8:27 am
In my opinion i think kelvar are better.
Jerbear0612 Forum Newbie
Age : 24 Join date : 2013-04-23 Posts : 89 Forum Rep : 0 Location : Salem ct
Subject: Re: Been there done that!! Tue Apr 23, 2013 10:58 am
I wouldn't mind trying a Kevlar when I redo my pulley system. Wish I could find some more deep mud like you got down in our trails
truckin42 Hammer
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Subject: Re: Been there done that!! Tue Apr 23, 2013 11:52 am
Aparently the rear axle didnt like it when i caught a 1inch angle iron and wrapped it around the rear
did the locker hold?
Funny you should ask that, now I'm curious of the same - you see - that very instance is why I argue against locking the axles... but I am wondering what the total damage is now lol
Maine Mud Mower Screwdriver
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Subject: Re: Been there done that!! Tue Apr 30, 2013 10:03 pm
Yup its the mud mower the locker held and snapped the shaft. I will do a video as its been request buy alot of people here and on my facebook group.
richie thomas Hammer
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Subject: Re: Been there done that!! Tue Apr 30, 2013 10:05 pm
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Subject: Re: Been there done that!! Tue Apr 30, 2013 10:08 pm
Yeah i might too if my tranny will work.
Maine Mud Mower Screwdriver
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Subject: Re: Been there done that!! Fri May 03, 2013 9:26 am
Just a quick helpful video
TheRainbowBoxer Moderator
Age : 45 Join date : 2012-04-23 Posts : 1061 Forum Rep : 13 Location : Galion, OH
Subject: Re: Been there done that!! Fri May 03, 2013 9:48 am
I've never heard of using wax before... what does it do?
We usually just use 2 people, one lifting the trans by the pulley, and the other tapping with a punch like you did at the end. We have had some extra stubborn ones that required heat though.
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