1872 Rebuild & Repower

[zippy1]

Sounds like it's going to look pretty cool. Looking forward to pics!!!

[mjsoldcub]

like that rig....

[farmall fred]

Well you know what about the best laid plans. I had hoped that I would have my hydraulic lines and battery box finished, but I decided to use hard lines for most of the lines to save space and they are taking longer than I planned. I have one more line to the front outlets and then they will be done. I did use hoses for the rear outlets as they were just easier to run and I already had a pair of hoses to use so I did not have to buy new ones. I picked up my new decals yesterday and they are going to look great on it. I also picked up a set of rectangular headlights to use but have not decided on what to do with the grille yet. I like the look of the 88 style grill but I am concerned about restricting air flow. Hope to get some progress pictures to post tomorrow.
Later
Tom

[farmall fred]

Made some more progress on the project. Since we all like pictures!!
Hyd valve and line routings. I hard lined most of it with the exception of the lines to the rear outlets and part way on the three point lift cyl.
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Three point cyl mount and rear line routing to outlets and rear cyl.
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Front outlets Hard line plumbed. Forming bubble flare for fuel lines using Eastwood pro flaring tool. I also flared all of my steel thick wall hyd lines using this tool. It is a great investment. Makes flaring lines easy.
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Close up of bubble flare. Electric fuel pump, pressure regulator and inlet filter mounted under fender pan.
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Will have access to inlet fuel filter and fuel line to engine under tunnel cover.
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I also got the battery box mount built and started on filling old fuel tank hole in hood since I am using the Cyclops rear tank. I also was able to score a set of the plastic Cyclops Super fender flares from one of our sponsors "Patton Acres" Won't be long and I can prep it for paint. More pics as I progress. Have a good one.
Tom

[Terry C]

Nice work!

[Sam Mac]

Outstanding work, I have 1 question, why did you keep the disconnect clutch in the drive shaft?

[farmall fred]

Originally Posted by Sam Mac

Outstanding work, I have 1 question, why did you keep the disconnect clutch in the drive shaft?

I only kept it since it was a brand new replacement right before I bought the tractor. I have a CV Joint conversion in my other 1872 and when I am finished using it for snow blower duty I plan on swapping the driveshafts between the two tractors. It makes more sense to have a disconnect on the one that will get used in the winter. This tractor will be a summer use machine.

Guys, thanks for the complements.
Tom

[OldSkull]

Originally Posted by farmall fred

Forming bubble flare for fuel lines using Eastwood pro flaring tool. I also flared all of my steel thick wall hyd lines using this tool. It is a great investment. Makes flaring lines easy.
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Amazing work! Didn't know Eastwood sell a 37 degree die set for that tool until you post this and I take a closer look, I want one now!

[farmall fred]

Originally Posted by OldSkull

Amazing work! Didn't know Eastwood sell a 37 degree die set for that tool until you post this and I take a closer look, I want one now!

Thanks.
I first seen this tool at a friends shop where he builds Hot Rods and could not believe how easy it was to use. When I asked where he bought his I was shocked at the price. His is not a Eastwood but is the same tool. He paid way more than the price at Eastwood. If you buy one you will not regret it. I tried many other flaring tools over the years and none come close to this one.

[jaynjeep]

Fred,

Very nice work!! Great attention to detail and well thought out!!

This is going to be a helluva tractor!!

THANKS FOR THE PICS! and keep us posted!!