quikduk
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Post by quikduk on Mar 25, 2008 10:19:08 GMT -5
That was great Larry! I really like the grab hook drawbar you made. Do you think the Jinma rear drawbar is strong enough to handle stuff like that? I am not sure about the casting holding up but it does bolt to the bottom of the rear diff. I think so maybe it would be o.k.
I was going to get a clevis like Rob used.
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Post by GuglioLS on Mar 25, 2008 23:06:05 GMT -5
The OEM hooks installed on our tractors will hold up to the pulling power of the tractor. I sure would not jerk or try and pull anything out with slack in the chain and a running start. I have used these hooks on my Jinma 354 a few times for pulling out stuck cars and trucks, and dragging out some trees: A word of caution, given enough traction pulling an immovable object can cause a wheelie to the point of a front end over in a heart beat. I have not done that on Goldie (yet), but have done a few small wheelies on my old Ford. Larry
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Post by 3RRL on Mar 26, 2008 19:35:01 GMT -5
Wow Larry. I've never seen chain do that before. I guess it could if you impose a billion pounds of stress on it like you did with your dozer. I'm surprised it didn't snap before it got that way during previous uses?
Ken, your hooks should hold whatever your tractor can pull. They appear pretty beefy to me, and the bolts should hold that bottom assembly with no problems. Rob-
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Post by GuglioLS on Apr 24, 2008 0:47:59 GMT -5
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Post by GuglioLS on Apr 24, 2008 0:58:40 GMT -5
There are really not to many places to carry stuff on a dozer, so I added two more ammo boxes to hold a few pieces of small chain. They bolted up nicely to the angle cylinder guards. Well see how long they last there: A few more mods I need are: Be able to carry two chain saws with gas, oil & tools. Carry a shovel and rake, add a TPH? or ripper, maybe provisions to install my Backhoe? Larry
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Post by tuffytractor on Apr 24, 2008 1:03:28 GMT -5
Hey Larry, Nice Mod! I haven't ever seen a chain stretched like taffy before either. Wow! You must be getting pretty strong moving that chain around, it must weigh a ton. Does it rattle as you move the Dozer around? I guess everything rattles when you move a Dozer around, but can you hear the chain rattle at all? I also notice you have a giant sized Fire Extinguisher mounted up as well. Is that because of your previous experience with trying to set your self ablaze? (Well... technically, trying is the process of not succeeding, so that doesn't really describe your experience, does it?) You could practically but out a small bonfire with that thing. I guess in regards to fire, safety first! (lesson learned, no doubt)
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Post by quikduk on Apr 24, 2008 9:22:55 GMT -5
I also notice you have a giant sized Fire Extinguisher mounted up as well. Is that because of your previous experience with trying to set your self ablaze? (Well... technically, trying is the process of not succeeding, so that doesn't really describe your experience, does it?) LOL! ;D Good one Tim!
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Post by GuglioLS on Apr 24, 2008 12:28:01 GMT -5
OK you two smart asses, that fire extinguisher is NOT "intended" for personal use. Nor was the one I emptied on Goldie during my last experience. I put myself out using the "Stop, Drop and Roll" method. How come Matthew is not taking any heat for setting himself on fire? not once but twice in one afternoon, huh At least I was only on fire once and for only a few seconds. Give it a rest already, geeze. Tim, the chains don't rattle, none that I can hear while driving the dozer, well at least not as much as you guys rattling my chain all the time. The hydraulic hose you see under the valve absorbs the energy when they swing back and forth during transport. Thanks for some of your comments. Larry
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Post by quikduk on Apr 24, 2008 19:01:53 GMT -5
Larry:
JK of course. What I really like about those chains is how beefy they are. Did you source them from HF or are they American made?
I am thinking about using the loader torque tubes for chain storage but the lengths would have to be shorter.
Ken
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Post by GuglioLS on Apr 24, 2008 23:11:48 GMT -5
1/2" USA made grade 70 whatever that means. Got them from a local mom and pop hardware and tool store. And they are heavy, my arms are still sore from wrestling with them two weeks ago. I'm toying with the idea of a hydraulic chain winch. Anyone ever heard of or seen a chain winch?
Larry
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