Recent content by Lil Foot

Did you find a use for the black plastic half round thingy in pic #3 ? I guessed that it might be a guard for the exposed gear, but I didn't investigate further.

Paul, glad it worked for you, especially with so few mods. (y) Now I'm jealous because I still have no power feeds on the mill. :( I also recognize the lathe, and the clamping kit. I have two, one in red and one in blue.

Need pics!

I'm sorry for your loss. It hurts loosing a family member.

Yup, Borzoi.

I took mine a little higher, opening 90° to the tractor & down .... No more fumes.

Sold! Thanks Runs With Scissors! (Paul)

It has happened maybe 3 or 4 times in the last 30+ years, 0°F is about the normal low.

Out here, i would also be concerned about temps. Where my tractor lives, it might see minus 18F, and plus 120F.

I can forward the manual to you. Click on my avatar, then click on "Start a Conversation" to send me a personal message, and use that to send me your e-mail. That way we will keep our addresses off the open internet. Posso inoltrarti il manuale. Clicca sul mio avatar, poi clicca su "Avvia una...

Piston has a female cone shaped back, and the rod has male radius, so they "self guide" together on reassembly. Lube everything with hydraulic oil.

Yes, the rod will just rest on the cylinder wall. Push the lift arms down to move the piston to the highest position, then I used a magnet to lift the piston out.

Well done!

Yes.

Mine was the same way when I bought it, except it dropped fast. Seal was bad, (large o-ring) plus the backing ring was gone. New seal, backing ring, & cover seals and it's been good for 15+ years.