TX 2160F, with front loader and backhoe, long term project

[chrismac]

Thanks for your kind words,
It came from the west coast of Scotland, I live on the east coast. 20 miles south of John O Groats (if that means anything as thats the most northern town/village on the mainland) it was parked up and lay for approx 15-20 years I believe,
It has been a steep learning curve thats for sure, its been interesting learning how everythings comes together,
I still have quite a bit to do with the front loader and back hoe, I am in no great need for it so its on the back burner just now, too many other things getting in the way.

Thanks Chris

 

[chrismac]

So after a bit of a break from this tractor finally I have managed to get a start made on the front loader, stripped off everything that was either thin or bent and damaged the photos save a thousand words so after a good couple days work this is what I got up to.

Starting with this,
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Loader pockets removed and the steel underneath is good,
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New pockets fitted and welded along with the replacement loader main bearers, in slightly heavier steel than origional.
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Showing the general idea, the welds will get dressed so the main loader bearer sits neat in the pocket.
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The next photos are for info should anyone need to make the frame which sits under the tractor

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We are back on track to get this done so what this space.

Chris

 

[Marcle]

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Hi Chris, are there any drain holes in the under side of the 'U' section please? Just wondering if I need to drill some (for trapped moisture/water drainage)?

Thanks

 

[chrismac]

Hi Marcle, no drain holes, its all welded up and sealed pretty good as can be seen from how good a condition the top of the u section is, I am glad I cut it off here to get a look and now have the confidence its in good shape.
On another note would you be able to assist me with the pto pump you have fitted for the backhoe, I am wondering what gearing there is from the pto to the pump, I see there is a few options and I am unsure which is correct, I dont suppose the next time your about your tractor you would manage to see if there was any indication to the ratio, ether it be 1:2, 1:3,
I dont have this pump and would like to get a pointer before buying the wrong one.

Thanks Chris

 

[chrismac]

A bit more done, bushes welded in and fitted up,

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Chris

 

[marcelPL]

Love your craftsmanship!

 

[chrismac]

Been getting on with a little more jobs needing done, some more than expected, but it all needs done,

The frame for the loader got stripped of all hoses and rams, some repairs were carried out,
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A few holes appeared after I attacked it with a centre punch
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Area cut out with some thin metal built up on the inside of the box section,
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Then the plate was fully welded back in, the gap helps get full penetration when dressed flush
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I did not get too excited about how it looks, thats near enough for me,
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Next was the front support frame
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The new seat support for the other set of spool valves getting fitted,
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The flat bars that run the length of the tractor needed replaced too, note the corrosion, where the nuts have been saved and the metal is at its thickest.
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Getting close to a trail fit, all the rams need new steel so that will slow things down soon.

Chris

 

[marcelPL]

Awesome!

What type of welding method/technique do you use?

thx
M.

 

[chrismac]

Awesome!

What type of welding method/technique do you use?

thx
M.

Marcel, That box section repair was done using TIG (tungsten inert gas) its a high quality welding technique thats very controllable (in the right hands :laughing but for the general other welds I am using MIG, its nice and fast.

Chris

 

[chrismac]

Today was a slow day had a bit of free time in the afternoon so got on fitting the flatbars for the loader mounting frame,
I had the tolerences on the holes so tight it took a bit of work to them all alinged,

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When I went to fit the loader mounting frame, I beefed up the rear part with some flatbar as it was pitted and also did not scallop a mating section, which came back to bit me, as once it was fitted it was not so good to adjust, got there though and its now fitted, I'll dress it once it all comes back off again for painting and possibly plate the narrow section as it was welded previously.

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I also filled the holes in the front frame which for some reason seem to be drilled all over the place and will re-drill equi spaced holes, to help my OCD.

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Chris

 

[chrismac]

Trial fit on going, I had to make a new exhaust as the kubota one was to far out from the engine, I used the old stainless steel heat shield for some bling,
Some twisting for the bracers to get them lining up nice and tight.

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With new front bolt holes match drilled,

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Trying to show as much as possible incase anyone else has a go at making a frame, its a question which crops up now and again, this is a spreader bar half way down the flat bars.
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Chris

 

[chrismac]

Still making progress, finally got the replacement backhoe fitted to the rear of the tractor, the mounting frames were slightly different so I had to cut of the hooks and mount the old part with the bar through it,

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New hooks for the rear mounting,
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Then the short channels were fitted to the loader where the backhoe frame connects to, lots of setting up to get this lined up as close as it needs to be, making sure as much was as right as it was going to be.
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how it looks now
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Hydraulic pump is on order so it will be interesting to see how that goes, fingers crossed, chromed steel for the rams will be here in the next week or so, then the plan is to strip it all and get it shot blasted and painted, make some buckets get them sent away for painting too, long term the tractor will probably get some paint too.

Chris

 

[chrismac]

Got the hydraulic pump home, made a bracket for hanging it of the top link bracket,

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Some modifcations were required to get it to fit in between the existing 4 point linkage brackets, they have been dressed back inline with the rear mounting hooks for the backhoe, I will never use them so cutting them off was not an issue.

I have been stripping and deburring everything for the sand blasters, the tractor is going to get a paint now, no sense leaving it until later. Loader, backhoe, all the brackets are on this pallet.

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I am going to modify the backhoe spool valve mounting, as it is it is awkward or near impossible to get the spools out, I am going to cut the plate out and weld on some brackets so the plate will bolt on, making access to the spools easy in the future.

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Chris

 

[Marcle]

Hi Chris,

Good to see you've sorted a pump.

Strangely there is no support bracketery on mine, just a chain to prevent it spinning. Its a right pig to remove from the PTO shaft, so I'm wondering if its going to be even more difficult with your bracket?

 

[chrismac]

Hi Chris,

Good to see you've sorted a pump.

Strangely there is no support bracketery on mine, just a chain to prevent it spinning. Its a right pig to remove from the PTO shaft, so I'm wondering if its going to be even more difficult with your bracket?

Hi Steve, there was no bracket or chain on that pump either, there was mounting holes so I just cut some aluminium to suit, I was a little concerned about the pump hanging of the pto shaft long term, so when I was making a bracket I though about just making one to support the pump a little, yes its very tight and mine is bigger than yours in physical size I think as I had to cut away the origonal mounts for the rotovator, but what was done to help with removal as I can just get my finger tips on the undoing collar was make a C shaped spanner which slides onto the collar and pushes it back assisiting with removal of the pump also, I post a picture up at a later date when things are back together a bit.

(thanks for your help with all the pump info)

Chris

 

[Marcle]

Hi Steve, there was no bracket or chain on that pump either, there was mounting holes so I just cut some aluminium to suit, I was a little concerned about the pump hanging of the pto shaft long term, so when I was making a bracket I though about just making one to support the pump a little, yes its very tight and mine is bigger than yours in physical size I think as I had to cut away the origonal mounts for the rotovator, but what was done to help with removal as I can just get my finger tips on the undoing collar was make a C shaped spanner which slides onto the collar and pushes it back assisiting with removal of the pump also, I post a picture up at a later date when things are back together a bit.

(thanks for your help with all the pump info)

Chris

I've still not had time to take my digger off yet. As and when I do, I'll get more photos for you.

Have you sorted out the hydraulic pipe route as I could sketch out the route if that helps.

Steve

 

[Firew00d]

Some modifcations were required to get it to fit in between the existing 4 point linkage brackets, they have been dressed back inline with the rear mounting hooks for the backhoe, I will never use them so cutting them off was not an issue.

I have been stripping and deburring everything for the sand blasters, the tractor is going to get a paint now, no sense leaving it until later. Loader, backhoe, all the brackets are on this pallet.


:thumbsup: Looking forward to seeing the paint job!

 

[chrismac]

Hi Steve, thanks for the offer of the hydraulic set up, I will see how I get on first and if I run into any problems I'll give you a shout,

Looking forward to seeing the paint job!

Haha, I struggle with the patience with painting, its just not my thing.... lets see how it goes, as long as the blue paint is thick I will be happy. the one good thing is I am not working at it at home just now so it is out the way, thats a bonus.

Made a start on threading the chrome bar for the rams today, it went better than expected no issues, gripped the chrome bar on aluminium plates between it and the lathe chuck jaws, no marks and it never spun even when threading. 2 down 8 to go, today was all about getting the method correct.

Chris

 

[chrismac]

This might be of some interest, I managed to find a brochure for the kit Polymark Beaver supplied, I was after some info on the backhoe, I will upload all the photos for you to see,

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Hope thats of interest

Chris

 

[chrismac]

I went and got 3 pallets of bits today all blasted and primed lots of work ahead yet, its needing a tidy up on the red oxide front as it was just thrown on the pallets after painting so its all scratched, not to worry I was ready for that and happy its all blasted,

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I started to open up the rams that were away, oh man some are tight,

This is the ends I threaded a couple of days ago,

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Chris