Headlight Grill help needed

[Scotty Dive]

Looking for some ideas. My stock headlight grill is breaking itself apart. Has a few cracks in it and from the hood shaking when the engine running its starting to self destruct. So I made some calls and called Fredericks who told me that the version they had was a reproduction version made from steel instead of plastic like the original and that I would need to do some slight grinding to reattach the existing lights. Perfect I said. In my discussion with Fredricks they mentioned this is the same one Hoye sells. Even more perfect because I had to place an order with Hoye so I added it to the order. What I got was plastic and the lights will definitely not fit in the holes. Which is clear as day as a note on the Hoye website.

So, I am thinking...I return the one to Hoye and order the steel one from Fredricks - So I call Fredricks and they said whooppps, we made a mistake, we only carry they plastic one (same as what I got from Hoye). So now I have a $70 grill and need to order another $90 in lights that will fit.

Now, I like the tractor to be complete and try to fix things as they come up, but having to spend $160+ on a grill and lights that I hardly ever use and really don't provide much light especially with a loader installed is just crazy in my opinion.

So, enough of my ramblings.....I need a used one or if anyone has any wild ideas that would work please let me know. I would not mind upgrading the lights to LED's to get more usable light, but as far as I can see no one makes a replacement LED bulb.

Btw, I called around for a used one; Jamiesons (left a message), Fredricks, Mid South Salvage, and West Kentucky, and Schaeffers all with no luck. Any ideas guys?

 

[careyo63]

Maybe worth checking with this Guy. He runs a add often and there's a grill etc. on this one.

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[Scotty Dive]

Thanks Carey, but unfortunately that is the lower grill and doesn't look like mine at all

 

[winston1]

I made one out of wood for my 2002D, probably not for most folks, but cheap.

 

[kenmac]

I don't know what yours looks like.But, I busted mine a couple yrs back and ordered the plastic upper grill, and had no problems with it working with the stock head lights

 

[California]

If anyone ever finds replacement grilles for YM186D, both styles, I'm interested. Photo.


Hmmm. Winston I like your solution. I may try that! :thumbsup:

 

[kenmac]

ok , while it appears my 3110 shares the same lower grill,, the headlight grill appears to be different

 

[ZAR2USA]

I have bought lots of Yanmar Tractor parts from them. Excellent to deal with, fair prices. Always found everything I needed and more. Very helpful folks.

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[HoyeTractor]

If anyone ever finds replacement grilles for YM186D, both styles, I'm interested. Photo.

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I like Winston's wood grill!

 

[clemsonfor]

Maybe worth checking with this Guy. He runs a add often and there's a grill etc. on this one.

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that rear end looks like its been sitting either at the bottom of a lake for years or on a dirt road for more!!!

 

[clemsonfor]

I have bought lots of Yanmar Tractor parts from them. Excellent to deal with, fair prices. Always found everything I needed and more. Very helpful folks.

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HAHA in the original post he said he bought the one from Hoye and it did not fit????

 

[careyo63]

Maybe worth checking with this Guy. He runs a add often and there's a grill etc. on this one.

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I'm sure that's not all the parts he has. His list changes every post. There is a couple Grills listed by part # not just in the Pic. and cheap!

Yep! Clemsonfor it sure does. I believe they call them Rice Patties!

I like to keep my 3 1/2 Decade old Factory Org.. But if I have to I'll use a little Ingenuity. Not yet and that was the first thing I asked the dealer was were he get this from? Which he never did answer that question....

 

[California]

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Thanks Aaron!

I didn't know those were available.

 

[careyo63]

:heart::heart::heart::cloud9:

This is what my parts says. HG-2310 Head Light Grille "Will Fit" a 2020 "When Used With" HL-4312 Lower front Grille. Matches Hoyes #'s also. It clearly is saying you need both for the HG-2310 to work.

 

[Scotty Dive]

Thanks guys. I called the guy Carey mentioned and no luck there either. Gary Jamieson was a no as well. I may see if I can fiberglass repair it and shoot it back. I just hate to spend all of the time and effort for a prt of the tractor that just isn't used and when it is it doesn do that much..ya know what I mean???? The search goes on.

 

[ZAR2USA]

Thanks guys. I called the guy Carey mentioned and no luck there either. Gary Jamieson was a no as well. I may see if I can fiberglass repair it and shoot it back. I just hate to spend all of the time and effort for a prt of the tractor that just isn't used and when it is it doesn do that much..ya know what I mean???? The search goes on.

Is it possible to make a template out of card-box, then buy a small sheet of aluminum or steel, trace your pattern down and cut it out with a jigsaw, prime and paint black.

You don't need a welder, since you could bend the ears that would secure the grill with pliers.

If seen several OEM Plastic tractor grills that were replaced with steel or stainless steel woven wire mesh. It made for great looking grills, and better radiator protection against tree branches and sharp objects.

 

[ZAR2USA]

Is it possible to make a template out of card-box, then buy a small sheet of aluminum or steel, trace your pattern down and cut it out with a jigsaw, prime and paint black. You don't need a welder, since you could bend the ears that would secure the grill with pliers. If seen several OEM Plastic tractor grills that were replaced with steel or stainless steel woven wire mesh. It made for great looking grills, and better radiator protection against tree branches and sharp objects.

Edit:, Not "If", but rather "I've".

 

[normde2001]

If you have all or most of the pieces glue it back together. It's a no-brainer. I repaired mine many years ago, using peel-and-stick floor tile as a backer.

 

[jeffromano1]

As far as the woven wire mesh that you folks have mentioned previously - what size opening and wire diameter do you think would work best? Did you use stainless steel? Aluminum? Plain steel? I think I found a pretty solid source that is local to me 301 Moved Permanently and I am planning to go down tomorrow to see what they have on the shelf for a half decent price. Any pointers help, thanks.

 

[ZAR2USA]

As far as the woven wire mesh that you folks have mentioned previously - what size opening and wire diameter do you think would work best? Did you use stainless steel? Aluminum? Plain steel? I think I found a pretty solid source that is local to me 301 Moved Permanently and I am planning to go down tomorrow to see what they have on the shelf for a half decent price. Any pointers help, thanks.

Go with as small an opening as possible to protect your radiator. The woven wire mesh should be strong enough that if you took your fist and punch it, it would absorb the impact without deforming it's shape. It's ok if it flex a little, but you want it solid, stiff and sturdy. It should repel and break tree limbs to prevent damage to your radiator.