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Old 01-31-2018, 11:38 PM
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Default 54 inch hydraulic angle blade on a 1450

I thought I'd start a new thread. Nightow1's thread inspired me to build on my experience with hydraulics on the Tandem build and start on a project that has been on my mind for at least three years--putting front hydraulics on my 1450 and putting power angle on the 54 inch blade.

This 1450 has an engine I rebuilt and, while not a perfect restoration, I went through it completely a couple years ago and replaced or repaired all wear parts. It has been on reliable grass killing duty cutting 2 acres around the old house for the past 2 years. Now that we've sold that place, I've moved it down here where I have the 108 for grass cutting duty. I'm saving the 1650 for the snow blower and the 149 for the tiller, so this is my choice for the dual hydraulics conversion.

I ordered some parts from ebay several years ago, but never did anything. I thought I had purchased a twin spool valve but when I dug it out of the boxes I moved from the old homestead to my new shop and discovered it is a single spool from a 149. I do have the metal tubing that runs along the frame to the front of the tractor and the quick disconnects, though they are worn out. The o-rings inside are shredded. I plan to replace them with new couplers.

I just bought a twin spool valve, so that's on the way. I plan to add the second lever to operate the second spool and plumb it to the front of the tractor.

I also ordered the cylinder for the blade. I have not pulled the blade out of the pile of blades in storage yet. It is actually a NOS blade that I bought from a collector about 4 years ago, and it's never been used. To be honest, it may never see service, as it's awful nice.

I pulled the 1450 out of the garage and hosed it off. It was 25 degrees out today. It was quite dusty from 2 years of work. I didn't actually try to wash it, so it's still a little dirty in the pictures. I pulled the side tins and air cleaner off, then removed the fuel tank and tower brace to access inside the dash. Replaced the PTO fuse holder while I was in there. Need new front tires, they hold air but are dry rotted.

Waiting for parts now.

Here's the candidate tractor. First pic is from a couple years ago.
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