Splitting a Buck

[CrashandBurn]

Any tips?.......I've built a pair of splitting stands and am ready to go.

 

[brain55]

Splitting stands? Man what a luxury. I have split countless tractors over the years and always just used a couple of floor jacks. The only time I bothered with stands was when I was splitting into 3 parts, the engine, the clutch housing, and rear differential, the stands were to hold up the clutch housing section on both ends.

The only advice I can give is that when going back together don't force it. If it doesn't go, something isn't lined up. You can use bolts as a guide but don't use them to pull the halves back together. If you find yourself forcing it take a break, come back and give it another try, if it still doesn't go separate the parts and recheck things then try again.

Brian

 

[CrashandBurn]

thanks Brian.....
I'm mostly concerned with the hydra. lines and any gaskets, o-rings, ect. I might need.