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Originally Posted by 782CC
I had to stop fab on mine til I could dig out the fenders. Figured on jigging it up. Wondered how you did yours. Sorry to see it spread on you. Still looks awesome though. Drop a fender washer in there and no one will see the elongated holes.
Hope to see it is action soon. And how the float is working.
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Fender washers are a good idea. When I mocked it up I cut out the part where the battery would go but left the other side (where the tool bin is) attached so I didn't completely separate the side. Once I made the battery side I welded up the tool bin side.
I had a little bit of an issue with the float. When I mounted the control handles the one for the 3 point didn't quite push the valve all the way down to "float." It pushed forward past the detent and stayed but I guess not far enough to open the hydraulic circuit. After a little adjustment of the control handle I got it to push the valve down a little more, looking at the valve now the shiny part of the valve is all the way in the body.
It floats now, I can lift it up and push down by hand while it's running. Although, it seems like there is still significantly more resistance when I try to lift the arms by hand while it's in "float." Is there an adjustment on the valve body? I remember seeing screws on the front of the body but I didn't mess with them. Maybe the valve is a little stiff from lack of use or maybe I'm still not pushing the valve all the way.
I'm loving the separate lift on the 3 point though. It makes the tractor much more useful, and fun!