CC 189 Sub Super

[vbob01]

I like it, I have been thinking about a couple different projects that I would like to do and I think that a rebody is climbing the list. You are doing a great job, looks awesome!

[drysumpjet]

Originally Posted by cub149

I forgot one thing, I need to figure out how to exit the muffler exhaust. Not sure if I want to take it through the front grille or try to pipe it out the side somehow? Any ideas on that?

If you opt to exhaust out the front, take a look on my post in this forum "Electric PTO installation in a 1X8, 1X9 series". Here I replaced the plastic 149 grill with expanded metal from Home Depot and cut a hole for a QL muffler. I attached the expanded metal with 1/4" bolts/nuts instead of the spring clips, had to enlarge the holes in the housing a bit. I don't care much for those plastic grills anyway.

[cub149]

Originally Posted by drysumpjet

If you opt to exhaust out the front, take a look on my post in this forum "Electric PTO installation in a 1X8, 1X9 series". Here I replaced the plastic 149 grill with expanded metal from Home Depot and cut a hole for a QL muffler. I attached the expanded metal with 1/4" bolts/nuts instead of the spring clips, had to enlarge the holes in the housing a bit. I don't care much for those plastic grills anyway.

Thanks. I looked at your post and it looks good, I'll keep that as an option

[cub149]

I edited this post because it didn't make sense!!! and I think I may have figured it out in the next post.

[cub149]

OK, I was a little confused
I went back an looked the the drawing of the brake set up again. I was thinking it used both brake set ups but I was wrong, duh.
This is what I am coming up with.

Pull out the cross shaft from the old braking system and put in the SGT one. In the diagram below (for a 2072) part # 14 would have to be moved to the right side to catch the brake linkage #11 on the SGT. That way I can leave the neutral linkage where it is now on the 1860 (this is where #10 is on the SGT)
I will have to lenghthen the pedals a good bit. I think this will work. Any thoughts?
I am a little confused on one area still. Where part #'s 10, 11, and 14 hook together. I understand that the slot is so when using the turning brakes the linkage for the left pedal floats so it doesn't work the brakes or hydro neutral. What I can't figure out is when you step on the left brake it will only pull the left brake. There is no connection between the left and right brakes unless you use the locking lever on the turning brakes to connect them. I need this explained to me.

[cub149]

I figured out the turning brakes and have it all installed. I had to lengthen the pedals, add a piece where the brake rods connect so I could put the return springs on. I was able to use the old brackets that where on there but had to change out the bushings, the ones on it had a lip on the outside of the bracket that took up to much room, so I welded on the bushings that came with the 2072 brakes.
In the diagram above, part #14, I was able to move it over to the right side and use it with the original linkage from the 1860. I tapped a hole and used a bolt to hold it in place to find the correct position for it. I will drill and pin it once I get the tractor running and can make final adjustments.

The power steering wasn't to bad. I used one out of a 2072. I was able to use the bracket that was with it. I cut part off the bracket off then heated, bent and drilled holes to match up with the mounting holes of the manual steering. I will have to shorten the steering column a few inches as it is way to long.

The third picture is of the original set up on the 1860.

It's getting there, but still a lot to do.

[ACecil]

Looks great, Chip! Thanks for the update.

[Matt G.]

Looking good! You might want to consider making new linkages between the pedal arm and the brake caliper, as the supers don't have the spring in there, it's just a plain rod.

[cub149]

Thanks for the complements.

Originally Posted by Matt G.

Looking good! You might want to consider making new linkages between the pedal arm and the brake caliper, as the supers don't have the spring in there, it's just a plain rod.

Yeah, I have the solid rods from the 2072 but everything is offset to get the pedals over enough to clear the rockshaft and rod that will go to a front blade. This being said, it puts the linkage on the right off a good bit and it binds. I will have to ream out the hole to make it work. I really want them on there so the brake pedal pushes the brake pads of the rotor open and you don't have to rely on those really weak springs on the pads to keep the pads open.

[MrGitrdone41]

It looks great!