$100 FEL Hidden in the brush

[rustydollar]

Yep, looks like a 102 to me. No float position as far as I know.

If the hydraulic pump is missing (supposed to be front mount off the crank pulley), you can find one at Surplus Center, the GPM is listed in the specs I linked to.

If you're mounting it to a newer machine you may be able to use the internal hydraulics. These loaders have the reservoir built into the loader frame. It would take a little custom work to get it going.

It;s the custom work that keeps me alive, the loader will be mounted onto the Satoh S650G which will have a V2203 implant, the Kubota engine has a splined stub on the front of the crankshaft which will drive the pump same as the Mazda engine did. Just coupled differently.

 

[shaeff]

I'm right there with you, I love making things work together when they're not supposed to! Take pics and keep us updated!

Also, my cousin has the MF102 loader on his late 50's Massey 202 WorkBull. The loader is a BEAST. Lots of breakout force. One of the issues with these older MF/Davis loaders is that they seriously lack roll-back angle.

At ground level the bucket's cutting edge is level with the ground. I'm planning to cut my lower mounts off (99 loader with single dump cyl.) where the loader arms attach and space them out a few inches to gain some roll-back. I'm tired of losing dirt and debris out of the bucket during transport!

 

[rustydollar]

Shaeff I bought the loader from the son who inherited both farms, the old guy was a fan of Massey or perhaps this was because Massey had a local dealership, kinda like to old days when all you would see in one small town were Studebaker's or Hudson;s.

The old fellow was very organized, when he removed the loader had put the pins back into the bucket brackets, so I'm hoping the hydraulic pump is still attached.

You sound like we have a lot in common with our love of old iron, my pappy once asked me while out fishing which would catch more fish a new rod or an old one,

 

[shaeff]

Shaeff I bought the loader from the son who inherited both farms, the old guy was a fan of Massey or perhaps this was because Massey had a local dealership, kinda like to old days when all you would see in one small town were Studebaker's or Hudson;s.

The old fellow was very organized, when he removed the loader had put the pins back into the bucket brackets, so I'm hoping the hydraulic pump is still attached.

You sound like we have a lot in common with our love of old iron, my pappy once asked me while out fishing which would catch more fish a new rod or an old one,

Very cool, I look forward to watching your progress! Even if the pump isn't there, you can grab one from Surplus Center for around $350 for a 20gpm pump, which is around what this loader originally came with.

I'd much rather have something older, or resto-modded then a brand new machine. Older stuff just has a certain style that I love. Speaking of which, within the next few years, I'd like to get myself a '56 IH S-120 4x4 pickup, or one of the larger S-130's, put a Cummin's 4bt diesel in it, and enjoy! I can dream, right?

 

[rustydollar]

Very cool, I look forward to watching your progress! Even if the pump isn't there, you can grab one from Surplus Center for around $350 for a 20gpm pump, which is around what this loader originally came with.

I'd much rather have something older, or resto-modded then a brand new machine. Older stuff just has a certain style that I love. Speaking of which, within the next few years, I'd like to get myself a '56 IH S-120 4x4 pickup, or one of the larger S-130's, put a Cummin's 4bt diesel in it, and enjoy! I can dream, right?

Those having patience will see their dreams bear fruit.

Mack and International trucks are my favorite.

Once bought an old 56 International 3 ton x military with the engine missing and the transmission sitting on the drivers seat. Once home had removed all the glass then blasted to white metal. Painted the truck Emerald green in pearl using Endura, the grill and front bumper is pearl white, then after having to shield my eyes painted over the bumper in green to tone down on the brightness.

The green over white on the bumper was a nice touch. Inside the truck was left in the under base coat green with out the pearl.

Engine installed LT1 350 small block Chevy with the heads reworked for propane, 12 inch clutch coupled to a 4 speed.

Additional work installed a hydraulic pump that came from a fishing boat these have an electro magnetic clutch run by a pair of belts.

With the flat deck, I hinged it at the rear then installed a telescopic ram, a warn 8000 lb winch converted to hydraulic installed at the front of the deck, plumbed the long runs along the truck frame and underneath the deck in tubing, using high pressure hose at the hinge.

The winch could now be now be operated in any deck position, With having the lift cylinder and the winch I had to also install a power beyond valve. What I find so amazing is once you get started on a project and word gets out among your friends is their willingness to dig out goodies from their stashes.

A good buddy had a stash of 12 volt electric spool valves of which he had donated a pair. I installed the electric spools with a long umbilical cord using a water proof toggle from an electric winch.

At the rear of the deck installed a large roller set about half an inch higher than the deck height.

I used the truck to haul scrap cars, and could double deck two then piggy back another.

The only mishap I had with the truck was letting my anger get the best of me, one day I had gone into a field to get a few scrap cars the grass and brush uncut could not see my tracks fort he return trip out of the property and found myself in the wooded section and drove or rather bounced over a large log than was hidden from sight.

Truck was loaded heavy the front axle light so going over the log was easy , the rear wheels had the weight and couldn't make it over, and the front would not go over backing up. So I"m stuck, I get aggressive going from first gear into revers trying to bounce one axle over and I don't care which.

That big 12 inch clutch had a lot of friction surface, I tore the center spline from the disk.

 

[Industrial Toys]

Picture of that Rig would be appreciated.

That little wagon, may be worth more than the loader!

 

[rustydollar]

Picture of that Rig would be appreciated.

That little wagon, may be worth more than the loader!

The truck project was back in 1989, I do not have any pictures just the fond memory of having completed a project. Most of us DIY guys will start a lengthly project never completing it.

I see the wagon and would have expressed my interest with the owner of the property as I used to sell an lot of vintage stuff on ebay. But when they bite the hand that feeds them it's time to move along.

At the first farm property nearest me, which was the original homestead with all the barns and out building one of which was set up as a summer pantry to cook and can winter preserves, cut and wrap meat. Inside this building there's a very old wood cook stove with the warmer above with the copper boiler attached to the side.

This stove has since fallen through the wood floor but is undamaged, it has a lot of ornamental work all of which is nickel plated. When I hook up with the owner in the spring I'm going to ask about the stove.

I wouldn't mind trying my hand at re-plating the old nickel parts, I think that nickel is so much nicer than chrome, has a comfortable warm look to it.

 

[Industrial Toys]

Hats off to a man that completes his projects. I myself see far too few of mine completed.

 

[rustydollar]

Hats off to a man that completes his projects. I myself see far too few of mine completed.

I've always refereed to it as having hardware disease.

That Kubota R510 you have is one impressive wheel loader. When I was operating the scrap yard had a widow maker Michigan with a screamin jimmy.