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Old 05-10-2013, 10:44 AM
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After using my 1872 for a few years now I'm very, very happy with one of the simplest mods I made. My "Rat Fink" hydro lever. All I did was extend the lever so it's level with the steering wheel. I used a 3/8" all thread coupling, a short length of all thread, a couple of nuts, and some blue Loc-Tite.

So much less fatigue. The hydro lever can be worked with the same hand on the wheel. This frees up the other hand for the lift controls or whatever. Great when backing. On long mows the steering wheel supports the weight of your hand instead of holding it in mid air.

I don't have any close up shots but this overhead shot show it pretty well.




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Old 05-10-2013, 10:48 AM
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You are showing your age if you know the origin of a Rat Fink shift lever!!

I have the same "issue"

Great looking shift lever.
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I like that, squatch!
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You are showing your age if you know the origin of a Rat Fink shift lever!!

I have the same "issue"

Great looking shift lever.
hey now im only 25 and know of the rat fink shifter... heck had one in my old pickup... on a side note that looks good, i may be doing it to my 1650
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Nice there squatch. I think I may make mine longer also.

The only question I have is when you are in full reverse do you hit your leg?
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Old 05-11-2013, 04:37 PM
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Nice there squatch. I think I may make mine longer also.

The only question I have is when you are in full reverse do you hit your leg?
Nope doesn't hit my leg. But I've got a Super. That's the big difference in the Supers. The extra length added between the seat and the steering wheel.

An added benefit is that the lever is longer so you have to move it a little further to get the same reaction from the tractor. It tends to smooth out any jerkiness.
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Thats nice Squatch.

Did you just heat the all thread to bend it back straight up?

Might try this on my 1872 and a shorter version on the 1450 which has a really jerky lever.
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Old 05-11-2013, 07:18 PM
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Nope doesn't hit my leg. But I've got a Super. That's the big difference in the Supers. The extra length added between the seat and the steering wheel.

An added benefit is that the lever is longer so you have to move it a little further to get the same reaction from the tractor. It tends to smooth out any jerkiness.
Thanks squatch, my Dad and I have 3 Supers also. And I find with the shorter lever I lean more forward and get a back ache, lol.
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102-D Wide tires,creeper,headlights--42inch deck and CW36 snow thrower.
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1961-PTE-"O", needs lots of work.
2072-Repowered with a ch18, Woods tractor.
149 with my Dad. 44" deck and QA36A.
#9-70 with weights and sleeve hitch.
#10-149 with a 38inch deck.
2015 Kubota BX 2670.
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