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| Subject: Re: Handicaped Mtd build May 9th 2013, 5:08 pm | |
| Interesting project! What are your thoughts on the hand clutch? You could maybe use the lever from a motorcycle, but I don't think it would have the kind of leverage you would need, and yet still have enough throw. On the other hand, using a deck or PTO lever could work out. | |
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| Subject: Re: Handicaped Mtd build May 9th 2013, 5:20 pm | |
| - Doc Sprocket wrote:
- Interesting project! What are your thoughts on the hand clutch? You could maybe use the lever from a motorcycle, but I don't think it would have the kind of leverage you would need, and yet still have enough throw. On the other hand, using a deck or PTO lever could work out.
i would use the deck hand lever and then you could put the brake on it to | |
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| Subject: Re: Handicaped Mtd build May 9th 2013, 5:41 pm | |
| If you could get enough a throw on a bike brake lever (unlikely), I would do direct steering and a handlebar. Clutch on the left, brake on the right, twist for throttle. Head Forum Administrator ** Chat Moderator ** Facebook Page AdminATLTF Facebook Page ** Chatbox ** How To Upload Pictures
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| Subject: Re: Handicaped Mtd build May 9th 2013, 8:04 pm | |
| This is very cool! first for the whole mower modding community as far as im concerned. | |
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| Subject: Re: Handicaped Mtd build May 10th 2013, 7:32 am | |
| this is comming along nice how do you have the hand clutch set up | |
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| Subject: Re: Handicaped Mtd build May 10th 2013, 9:21 am | |
| Well Mrmotorized eveything, (lol) I set it up by using the whole deck assembly from the handle down to the clutch for the deck itself. The only thing left to do was build a belt tightner on the left side of the mower to tighten up a belt that was a little long. I like to keep the build simple. Everything was right in place after I figured out how much to rise the body so the back pulley, the clutch and the front pulley would all be the same. The MTD seems easy enough to get on and off of because there is a large opening between the seat and the steering wheel. I don't have to put my foot over a large gas tank to mount up. I hope you understand that nothing had to be done except line the sprockets .The hand lever that normally turns the deck off and on works great . The tension spring and everything is just right. Please note, I had to unplug the safety switch for the clutch to operate with the engine running and the trans in reverse.It would kill the engine when in reverse. Thanks to those who view. | |
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| Subject: Re: Handicaped Mtd build May 10th 2013, 10:14 am | |
| It looks like your belt is rubbing together around the clutch. Head Forum Administrator ** Chat Moderator ** Facebook Page AdminATLTF Facebook Page ** Chatbox ** How To Upload Pictures
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| Subject: Re: Handicaped Mtd build May 10th 2013, 2:55 pm | |
| - xxXMowerdudeXxx wrote:
- Isn't that one pulley on the wrong side?
I think thats just a tensioner. The clutch is on the right side. Head Forum Administrator ** Chat Moderator ** Facebook Page AdminATLTF Facebook Page ** Chatbox ** How To Upload Pictures
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| Subject: Re: Handicaped Mtd build May 10th 2013, 5:29 pm | |
| I think ya'll were refering to the flat tensioner,? If so it was already there and I just left it because it helped keep the belt from rubbing on my stick shift. Yes the belts were rubbing so I have built a belt tightener out of a v groove pulley and can tighten up the belt and it moves the left side of belt away from the other side. After my friend rode it we decided it was perfect and had no slippage. The photo was taken before the belt tightener was put in. If any of you need to see a picture of it I will put one up. I am now gathering up some 1/4" plate and some front snapper wheels to build some hubs for some Honda wheels for the front. I will put them up to show as soon as it quits raining here. | |
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| Subject: Re: Handicaped Mtd build May 11th 2013, 2:42 pm | |
| you could just put steering stops in that would stop the rubing | |
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| Subject: Re: Handicaped Mtd build May 12th 2013, 12:24 pm | |
| I tried the body on to see if it would hit the tires and yes , not just a rub but I need to do something, raise the body on it's mounts are put spacers below the axle between the spindles and the axle or whatever. I need about an 1 1/2" lift. I slipped spacers under there and it looks like it would work, but I think it looks weak and may put some stress on my steering mech. If I welded them it would probably be stronger . I could also weld the spacer on top of the spindle and all of the spacer and spindle would move when turning. I think just welding the spacer to the axle would be best and cutting a bolt 3/4" , and extending the kingpin would be strongest. I'm still needing some opinions, If ya'll understand what I'm saying. If not I'll try to put a pic up of what I'm talking about. | |
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| Subject: Re: Handicaped Mtd build June 6th 2013, 12:14 am | |
| sorry i couldnt help, i just saw this thread, it must have got posted a while back when i wasnt on much, what you did with the 3/16" is what i would have suggested tho lol, anything else you want help on?
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| Subject: Re: Handicaped Mtd build June 6th 2013, 1:01 pm | |
| holy crap that looks like a monster from the front lol great work | |
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| Subject: Handicaped Mtd build June 6th 2013, 3:08 pm | |
| Yea, I think is is turning into a monster. I forgot to tell ya'll I did the fearless spindle nut add on thingy also on the two front spindles. You know, with the jam nut. I didn't get any pics of it but it turned out fine. I like that. I need to know if there should be a brace in front of the axle to the bumper area? I will put some on the back side. Also what do I need to know to put my dual exhaust on? Thanks for reading my post. Guys. I like the looks of ya'lls also. Think I'm reading all the builds. | |
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| Subject: Re: Handicaped Mtd build June 6th 2013, 5:32 pm | |
| - genegillis5 wrote:
- Yea, I think is is turning into a monster. I forgot to tell ya'll I did the fearless spindle nut add on thingy also on the two front spindles. You know, with the jam nut. I didn't get any pics of it but it turned out fine. I like that. I need to know if there should be a brace in front of the axle to the bumper area? I will put some on the back side. Also what do I need to know to put my dual exhaust on?
Thanks for reading my post. Guys. I like the looks of ya'lls also. Think I'm reading all the builds. i have read every single post on here lol i have sleep problems, so when i cant sleep i read post, | |
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| Subject: Re: Handicaped Mtd build June 9th 2013, 9:44 pm | |
| build looks good man, what are you planning on for the gearing?
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