Ford 4400 restore
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I was hauling logs on my property like this little piece of oak with the old worn out steering that the power assist didn't work at all, finally when it had about 3/4 of a turn of slop at the steering wheel I parked it and did the hydraulic conversion.
By the way these front wheels are off a case skid steer and they are 16.5 in wheels and have the correct 6 lug pattern and the perfect center hub hole for the industrial front spindles. The tires are rated for 7000lbs each and float over my sandy soil so nice
Im sure they wont fit on an Ag front axle due to the deep backspacing which I think is about 5 or 5 1/2 inch.
By the way these front wheels are off a case skid steer and they are 16.5 in wheels and have the correct 6 lug pattern and the perfect center hub hole for the industrial front spindles. The tires are rated for 7000lbs each and float over my sandy soil so nice
Im sure they wont fit on an Ag front axle due to the deep backspacing which I think is about 5 or 5 1/2 inch.Attachments
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Dave, that's very generous of you to offer the templets. With all the pictures you took in your build thread and your parts list, you've made this easy. When I get my parts I'll be sure to take a lot of pictures too. I was looking at the overall install and I think its going to be smooth. My only concern is my PS pump is different than yours, Its a C5NN-3N675-B. I hope it has enough pressure to make it work. Worst case, I'll tap in to the 3ph hydraulics. I cut some tendons and I've been out of work for the last 6 weeks so things are a little tight right now. I've been going after the cheap things. Hopefully, I'll be back to work by the end of November and get my parts before to long.
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I finally had some time to work on the o'l girl for a few hours now that all the holidays are behind us. I received the ram cylinder and steering valve. I got the radiator off and all the old steering components. The sump housing cover is back on with new filters. A buddy came over and we cut all the guts out of the front end. I didn't want to tackle that by myself without having someone man the fire extinguisher. I'm having a heck of a time getting the tie rod ends out of the bracket. I have them soaking in PB blaster right now. If that doesn't work by tomorrow I'll put some heat to it. I can't believe this tractor even ran, there are so many burned up wires its crazy. I'm ordering a complete harness for it tonight. There's a lot that has to be fab'd but I'm hoping to have it wrapped up in the next couple of weeks.
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By the way these front wheels are off a case skid steer and they are 16.5 in wheels and have the correct 6 lug pattern and the perfect center hub hole for the industrial front spindles. The tires are rated for 7000lbs each and float over my sandy soil so nice
Thanks Davo for the tip on the tires/rims. Almost nice to have another option. They should work on my HD 4000's.
Kirk
There is one or two companies on e bay that sell new wheels and tires for skid steers and you can request the wheels be made in whatever backspacing you want so actually they can probably be made to work on most of these fords with the 6 lug front hubs.
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I'm finally making some progress(very slow). There's some runs, dings and dents still in it. Shes not gonna be show room perfect but I like it a lot better than the brushed on yellow. I'm trying to tool up my garage while working on this tractor. I came across a nice welding table (1-1/4" top), 27" shaper, OD, ID, and a surface grinders i couldnt pass up on a month ago. Ingot them for almost scrap weight. So the tractor has taken a back seat while i set up shop. Its been bitter cold here in Mi for the last couple of mths with no end in sight. I finally ordered a furnace for the garage tonight and holefully i'll have that going soon. Using Propane is costing me a fortune.
