Hood prop rod

[wombat]

And another thing.

My Green ym2000 has a removable rod around 2ft long and 10mm thick clipped to the left hand side chassis rail.

I can only think that it is a prop for the bonnet but I can't work out where it goes.

My tractor has an after market air filter set up with a barrel type filter in front of the radiator top tank. Does the origional flat, round filter case have a socket for this rod to fit in?

Wombat

 

[wombat]

C'mon Guys.
Hasn't someone seen this thing?

It has a rubber cap on one end and a small pin across the other end.

I'll take a pic next week when i'm back out the farm.

Wombat

 

[wombat]

This should be it.

 

[BruceR]

Sorry Wombat,
Not ignoring you, but thats the old style YM2000. Not at all familiar with it. Nice looking tractor though.

Bruce

 

[mark777]

That's the first time I've seen a hood 'prop rod' on any Yanmar tractor.

 

[wombat]

Thanks Guys.

She's a great old clunker,loves to work.

The prop could be an add on but it has me perplexed.
It doesn't seem to fit anywhere, but it looks original.
I might have to make up a bracket to slip it into under the hood.

Wombat

 

[California]

Wombat, what are those front tires? I'm wondering if an automotive tire would gouge less and steer easier than rib front tires.

Comments?


(And that's sure a unique color, isn't it! )

 

[wombat]

Cali, those are light truck tyres.
They were on it when I got it, rice tyres on the back.

They steer pretty good except in soft, wet soil. Then they push/slide a bit and I have to use the L/R brake to turn tight. Cheap and easy to get though.

The green is a bit hard on the eyes some mornings, probably due to the previous nights activities though.

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Wombat

 

[wombat]

Bump.
Hi folks.
I have made a bracket for this.
It works well. nomore getting hit on the head for me.
You can see prevoius wear on the inside of the hood/bonnet.

 

[BruceR]

Looks good Wombat. Now I understand your need for a prop. All the Yannies I had seen have the hood which tilts forward.

Bruce