446 blower tractor project

[DavidBarkey]

some progress pic.s

new full fenders

shaft support collar for removable steering wheel

my version of control linkage

rebuilt steering gears and linkage with hymens
underside all nice and clean .
all hydro resealed to hopefully stay that way.

Dave

[Eugen]

Coming along very nicely! Impressive work Dave!

[Timj]

Coming along nicely
Tim

[Chad]

Looks great so far Dave!

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[DavidBarkey]

Easy outside access to fuel tank for refilling

Battery under seat makes room under hood for cab heater .

Do not remove pin before flight .

Big fenders will make it a little tight to get in and out of . I don't have a good factory steering wheel . I have a cross bolt wheel off something , so delving back into my race car days I made it removable to make it easier to get in and out of .

Dave

[DavidBarkey]

Getting a little further along .

Using exhaust studs glued in place (bottom hole are through to oil gallery) instead of the bolts . Just make sure you put he rear air deflector on before the oil pan or you will be pulling the stud back out to do so like I did

engine installed for the third time . clutch on and adjusted ,
Modified parking brake lock half done . Hope have it finished and the oil cooler/tanks assembly on and filled tomorrow .

Dave

[MattA]

Looks good Dave. Please post some details on the parking brake mod.

[DavidBarkey]

Looks good Dave. Please post some details on the parking brake mod.

I will , Basically fixing the problem of hitting with your foot getting on and off .
pics. coming as I get it sorted out .

Dave

[propane1]

It’s amazing how many times a fella hits that little brake thing. And try’s not to. Be good to see what you did Dave.


Noel

[Eugen]

Great progress Dave!