Archive through October 13, 2017

[jpatchett]

Thought I would try the windows office resize. I grabbed a picture taken in Charleston SC of a anti aircraft tank like my Dad commanded in Korea. I loved hearing about the life in the Army and stories he told. Did not like the story about the dog he was taking care of and was eaten by one the local families. He was so mad he almost wanted to shoot them, but realized the farmer just was feeding his family. He later befriended the farmer and helped him when he could.

8TH Army 1954-55

 

[ekincaid]

Kraig l-Thank you very much for sending that picture to me..It dawned on me that my sister in law is a photographer I hope she can work some magic with it,Jim aren’t old army stories cool ,I’d sit and listen for hours to my grandfathers stories about his experiences in ww2

 

[jpatchett]

I am normally am too tired of computers to post on OTF. Normally come home and unplug

The is my loader project going on two years. I only seem to have time in the winter months.

This is a 1872 is being fitted. I picked up the arms and bucket on CL. The hydraulics were crap, so all new going on.

 

[jpatchett]

This is the quick attach I made for the interface between the uprights and sub frame. The upper pin and lower upright connection design were taken from several existing designs, JD, Kabota, etc.

This is the view of the front showing the left front upright and sub frame. The large hex plug is the outlet of the tank that is the left side upright. Making an reservoir out of the QA upright was a PITA.

Rear pump view connected via Lovejoy connections off the rear output of the hydro. I have no plans to keep this on full time. Plan is to use large quick connects to remove the pump from hyd circuit and pull pump from rear output.

paint booth with 10HP Kolher

 

[digger]

Jim P.
Now that's just pretty dang slick man!!!

 

[jpatchett]

Did I Just get the bug

 

[jpatchett]

The seat view of the loader, left side where the hydraulic controls will be. Good view of the quick attach (stopped using Q_A_) in my post for obvious search reasons.

I have more work to do this winter, but will try to post more pics as I go along. The resize of pics has been a hitch form me, just don't have time or have the rigor these days

I am open to all Q & A or advice

Jim P

 

[jpatchett]

The pin does pass through the oil reservoir. There is a tube welded in the upright for the pin to pass trough. The same goes for the bottom of the upright to sub-frame interface. I had to weld a reservoir the was not a simple box. Did I mention the reservoir was a PITA.

Jim

 

[digger]

After all these years, this is the first 109 I've ever seen with hydraulic lift, LOL

 

[mgwin]

Speaking of hydraulic lifts.
There appears to be a bushing in the hole for the pulley input shaft. There also looks like a slot for an o-ring.
Is this correct?

This hole: