Front push blade for NF clean up
 

Folks,
Working on a front blade restoration to go with the other implements on the 147R.
I have the blade disassembled. It was very rusty but did not have any holes thru.
Several parts have been through the electrolysis tank. (I like that system)
I have the main blade in the bath now one half is complete the other half will be done Monday.
Any Idea if the electrolysis would be bad for the springs??
Hope to have this blade ready for the show this summer to set alongside the other attachments.
This looks a little rough right now!

Regards,
Chris

Oh, my, yes the hydrogen from the process will embrittle the high carbon steel of the springs.

I would never put anything stronger than a grade 5 bolt in the tank.

CAD,
Thanks! I wanted to ask first. I didn't think it would be great for them. Looks like they will get some aggressive wire brushing.

Regards,
Chris

Looking forward to your progress and pics!

Me too!

Great info CAD!

Hi, well since I am home and not going to the Dannville plow days I did try to get something started today on this plow. I pulled the center pivot out of the de-rusting tank wire brushed the old paint and rust off and set aside to dry.
The main blade had a lot of rust in between the wear strip and the base so I pulled that apart and will clean this area up.
The pads had never been moved and took some blaster and gentle turning with a pipe wrench to get them to come free.
Weather is great but I am a little under it so not so much action today:(
I will try to get some pictures.
Regards,
Chris

Chris, I'm thinking your supposed to be taking it easy:biggrin2:
But that's easier said than done. You'll get back on it soon. Never a dull moment with these machines, is there?

Todd, Yea just about like you taking it easy! How's the 100 coming? Is the SG drying?
I did get the main blade completely disassembled, wire brushed, removed edge dents, dug as much crud out of the corners, and sanded the rough spots.
It has a coat of primer on it. Guys this is just going to be a clean up and repaint. Nothing special. The blade is in generally OK condition except for the normal rust pits. Not filling those in either. I have needed a good narrow frame plow since I gave mine away. This one may need to do some work some time:) I did get some primer on that center pivot bracket too. Yea rattle can, I know. Pictures??? Have to find the camera.
Regards,
Chris

It's coming, (check out my thread) messed up the paint on the SG, need to wet sand and re-do.
Your blade looks good, oh yeh, no pictures:biggrin2: I've got two I'm going to make one out of, alot of work on those to come. I'm thinking that alone will make a good winter project after what's gone into the 100, don't know if I care to do that again. Listen to me, I make it sound like I'm done with it!!
I think I like the "rough look" of these old tractors:bigthink:

Todd,
Right the pictures:)
Something to be said for these in their "work cloths". You can tell where they been and what kind of life they have seen. My Grandma always said "a coat of paint hides a multitude of sins".
Regards,
Chris