Build for my boy.

Subject: Build for my boy. March 13th 2013, 5:53 pm

This thing is going to get fixed up for my 11 year old boy. It has a 16hp twin Briggs and foot pedal operated hydro trans. I have some 22-10-8 ATV tires for the rear. I will let you all know how it goes.

Thanks.

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Subject: Re: Build for my boy. March 13th 2013, 5:56 pm

The first thing I would do it get rid of the hydro trans. You can't mod then to go any faster so they usually don't do great in mud just my opinion

Subject: Re: Build for my boy. March 13th 2013, 6:12 pm

Lucky boy! and that will be a good start. Love those Opposed Twin's. Looks like the one im waiting on. Tho mine's an 18.5 - since i found those more common, when thinkign of getting parts. But again might be the same parts as yours actually.

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Subject: Re: Build for my boy. March 13th 2013, 6:16 pm

Thunderdivine wrote:: Lucky boy! and that will be a good start. Love those Opposed Twin's. Looks like the one im waiting on. Tho mine's an 18.5 - since i found those more common, when thinkign of getting parts. But again might be the same parts as yours actually.

Im not rally worried about how fast it goes. It probably wont see much mud, if it does i think my tractor will pull it out.

Subject: Re: Build for my boy. March 13th 2013, 8:28 pm

lucky kid, i had to buy my first one by myself

Subject: Re: Build for my boy. March 14th 2013, 10:24 am

Wish I had a twin, lol

Subject: Re: Build for my boy. March 14th 2013, 11:11 am

Thats a good start.
I have a hydro in my mowing mower it does good in the mud,dirt,rock somtimes it gets stuck but for the most part it does good and it has turf tires.
Iv climbed big piles of loose wet dirt with no prob it climb right up it i didt go full speed i just took it slow and speed up as i went up it spun
alittle but not enough to spin out

Subject: Re: Build for my boy. March 15th 2013, 5:02 pm

Great to see another farther son build!!! Get them out there!!!

Subject: Re: Build for my boy. March 15th 2013, 11:50 pm

Well crap i have run in to a problem. the rear wheels on this thing are the kind with the 3/4" keyed shaft. one wheel came off real easy. the other one did not. I actually broke one of the clips that holds the axle in the trans trying to knock the wheel loose. Since i had wheel and axle out i figured i would try pressing it off. Let me just say that dude is stuck. I almost broke a 30 ton press trying to get it off. i bent the wheel some but i was able to get it back straight. I heated it, i sprayed it, i beat on it, NOTHING worked. Any ideas or am i just going to have to cut it off and find another wheel. Any ideas for a online place that may have them?

Thanks guys.

Subject: Re: Build for my boy. March 16th 2013, 12:01 am

Cut it off

or show me a pic

Subject: Re: Build for my boy. March 18th 2013, 6:39 pm

Got some new rubber on the back, Tire are 22-10-8. And threw on some stickers, you know how that makes it faster. Very Happy

Its getting there.

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Subject: Re: Build for my boy. March 18th 2013, 6:40 pm

nice, i like those stickers, it looks bad ass lol

Subject: Re: Build for my boy. March 18th 2013, 6:49 pm

Lookin good.
I agree with xxXMowerdudeXxx

Subject: Re: Build for my boy. March 18th 2013, 6:54 pm

Looks cool, makes me more confident that I can get atv tires for me. Very Happy

Subject: Re: Build for my boy. March 18th 2013, 6:54 pm

I like the tires, and agree with those two nubs above me Smile

*Thunderdivine*
My Custom Racing Mower Build
JD210R - Racing Mower, Sidebuild
My Vintage John Deere 110, 1967 model
"Imagination is more important than knowledge." - Albert Einstein

Subject: Re: Build for my boy. March 18th 2013, 7:23 pm

How about the hood?.. Very Happy

Subject: Re: Build for my boy. March 18th 2013, 10:10 pm

I have a hood for it. But it is one with the plastic front on it and it looks like some tried ramming trees with it. We are going to build a nice brush guard on it to protect the motor.

glad you all like it, i asked my boy what he wanted to call it. in normal 11 year old fashion his first idea was the Dorkinator. I do call him a dork all the time.

Subject: Re: Build for my boy. March 23rd 2013, 11:36 am

I have the trans all back together. i locked the diff while i was at it. since this a pedal operated hydro i had to move the pedal back so my boys legs could reach it easily. i also Made a new brake pedal setup that moved the pedal back and did away with the clutch setup on the drive belt. Not to sure why the clutch is needed when its a hydro. built a new linkage From the brake pedal to the brake lever on the trans with some old steering ball joints that were original to my tractor. The brakes lock up tight now on it. Not much left to do on this ride, i need to get another drive belt and build a brush guard for it.

New brake pedal setup.
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brake Linkage to trans
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Brake pedal
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Hydro pedal moved back, you see the original mounting holes.
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Looks like you're comming along great goesman. Got the important stuff pretty well done. Can't wait to find the right mower and get started myself.

Subject: Re: Build for my boy. March 23rd 2013, 3:17 pm

Very nice, you know you can cut springs right?

*Thunderdivine*
My Custom Racing Mower Build
JD210R - Racing Mower, Sidebuild
My Vintage John Deere 110, 1967 model
"Imagination is more important than knowledge." - Albert Einstein

Subject: Re: Build for my boy. March 23rd 2013, 8:29 pm

Looks good.
I did the same desing but mine is a hand pedel.

Subject: Re: Build for my boy. March 24th 2013, 12:08 pm

That spring is not very strong, it was one that i had on hand, so i just stretched the crap out of it.

I was going to get out and work on it some more today but its cold and snowing today. Any one else ready for spring as much as i am.

Subject: Re: Build for my boy. March 24th 2013, 6:03 pm

Yeah its cold here to.
I know im ready for spring.

Subject: Re: Build for my boy. March 24th 2013, 6:05 pm

Yeah I was soo ready for spring, then it hit below zero degrees again, and once again I'm ready for hibernation.

*Thunderdivine*
My Custom Racing Mower Build
JD210R - Racing Mower, Sidebuild
My Vintage John Deere 110, 1967 model
"Imagination is more important than knowledge." - Albert Einstein

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