@@WaterhouseForde Luckily a mild winter has let me survive. Just hope my old age/ill health doesn't stop me going to a show or two for an hour or so this year......just to tell you, enjoy it while you can.
Another excellent video. Lance Maskell will be impressed with the detailed narrative. IMAO I would not install the brake cross-shafts until the end float has been established. Also keep in mind that the end float may change once the tractor is driven for a few days because you replaced the differential carrier bearings. The bearings might seat in closer and increase the end float. Again, this is only my arrogant opinion and it may not happen.
Hi Charles, thank you! I am really enjoying reading your comments and suggestions. I absolutely agree with you, later you will note that I’ve re-used the old brake shoes. My intention at the time was to run and drive the tractor a few hours once it’s done (mechanically) then bring it back into the shop to: reset the axle float, replace fluids, re-torque the head, reset the tap… you get the idea. That said I naively imagined that would be in under a year’s time 🤣🤣🤣 Anyhow the logic is sound - 2022 is the year!!
End float will remain the same, the axle tips push against each other. The weight of the tractor makes the taper bearings want to push inwards onto one another.
Great video as always, to make it easier you could cut one side of the shim and bend it around the half shaft so you don't have to remove the entire assembly.
Hi James, I never thought of that, you'd still need to extract the half shaft far enough to clear the studs, by which time it is disengaged from the crown gear splines anyway. But it certainly would avoid needing to lift and man-handle the whole assembly each time. I'll have to try that next time I do this job.
Hi alforbes, thanks for your comment. We are avid fans of Lance at Bundy Bears Shed, that’s no secret. I am not an expert and have never professed to be. Instead I’m a hobbyist sharing my experiences and progress with this restoration.
Progress Gordon, and with spring approaching you'll enjoy the work in nice weather.
Hi Malcolm, Spring and indeed Summer can't come quick enough for me. :-)
@@WaterhouseForde Luckily a mild winter has let me survive. Just hope my old age/ill health doesn't stop me going to a show or two for an hour or so this year......just to tell you, enjoy it while you can.
Yes of course - and we shouldn't wish our lives away. I truly hope you manage to get to your favourite show/s. 👍🏻
Another excellent video. Lance Maskell will be impressed with the detailed narrative. IMAO I would not install the brake cross-shafts until the end float has been established. Also keep in mind that the end float may change once the tractor is driven for a few days because you replaced the differential carrier bearings. The bearings might seat in closer and increase the end float. Again, this is only my arrogant opinion and it may not happen.
Hi Charles, thank you! I am really enjoying reading your comments and suggestions. I absolutely agree with you, later you will note that I’ve re-used the old brake shoes. My intention at the time was to run and drive the tractor a few hours once it’s done (mechanically) then bring it back into the shop to: reset the axle float, replace fluids, re-torque the head, reset the tap… you get the idea. That said I naively imagined that would be in under a year’s time 🤣🤣🤣 Anyhow the logic is sound - 2022 is the year!!
End float will remain the same, the axle tips push against each other. The weight of the tractor makes the taper bearings want to push inwards onto one another.
Great video as always, to make it easier you could cut one side of the shim and bend it around the half shaft so you don't have to remove the entire assembly.
Hi James, I never thought of that, you'd still need to extract the half shaft far enough to clear the studs, by which time it is disengaged from the crown gear splines anyway. But it certainly would avoid needing to lift and man-handle the whole assembly each time. I'll have to try that next time I do this job.
That’s definitely worth doing on the mf35 to save the inner seals.
Seems to be a bit of an amateur job he doesn’t come over like he’s got a scooby what’s going on. Someone’s been watching Lances videos.
Hi alforbes, thanks for your comment. We are avid fans of Lance at Bundy Bears Shed, that’s no secret. I am not an expert and have never professed to be. Instead I’m a hobbyist sharing my experiences and progress with this restoration.