Engine ideas

[gravelymay]

Did you use a part from a Comm 10 or something for the F/R lever? Pictures?

You've done a great job on that machine. I am still looking for one...

I happened to have a part.
Gravely made to flip the forward reverse.
So I used it I will try to take a picture of one
You push at the top and pull at the bottom.
So now when you push the lever the tractor goes forward.
pull back and the tractor backs up.
I am used to that way. :thumbsup:

 

[gravelynm]

You know, as soon as I find that old L to repower, the first thing I am going to do is change that lever so it is the same as my Comm 10. I know I will get confused and it may be a hazard to health and property. I only play the guitar in one direction and on the Gravely, push forward for forward and pull back for reverse seems very obvious.

Of course, if I find a 500 or 5000 series walk behind basket case, then that problem will be solved.

 

[gravelymay]

A rod and handle would work great .
as a matter of fact either side lever would work
Maybe need a longer rod.
I used a bracket Gravely had made years ago.
I doubt if they are available now.

 

[gravelymay]

Here is a link to a picture of the part that Gravely made :thumbsup:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gravelyclub/photos/recent/1496186663/view

Thanks Bruce g

 

[gravelymay]

Any one going to Antram's Swap Meet, Somerset PA ?

I plan to go Like too see you guys

bruce G
423 716 4611:thumbsup:

 

[gravelymay]

Here is a link to a picture of the part that Gravely made didn't work

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gravelyclub/photos/recent/1496186663/view

Thanks Bruce g

Here is another link hope it works

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/grave...de=tn&order=ordinal&start=61&count=20&dir=asc

 

[Oneaxepony]

Any one going to Antram's Swap Meet, Somerset PA ?

I plan to go Like too see you guys

bruce G
423 716 4611:thumbsup:

I'll know later in the week. Would like to go.

 

[gravelymay]

You put a frowny face next to using two spacers. I see absolutely nothing wrong with this. Yeah, one piece would be better but so what if its two? It'll work just fine.

Are you going to make the top hat for the L any longer than the one in the picture? Based on my experience I think longer is better because the load of the planetary is spread over a larger area. Of course I've been wrong many times before!

Well I finely got my figuring done .
I had forgotten about the thickness of the Kohler
So now I can make it from one 2.00 thick aluminum plate.
Instead of two at $100.00 would be $200.00
That saves $100.00 so that is money in the pocket.:thumbsup:
So final set up is like this.
Kohler adapter drilled to fit the Model C & Model L transmission.
I can drill their adapter for $5.00 or sell one drilled for $60.00.
The muffler does not need any work except take the cover off.:thumbsup:
The cover could be notched for the handle bar
The gear and top hat are $170.00 together.
The seal went up to $8.00
And of course shipping is about $15.00
I made two braces from 1/4 X 1 wide Twisted 1/2 turn.
It makes it a lot stronger Twisted.
For the back I took a draw bar from a 5xxx series tractor
Bolted it right to the bottom of the engine.
Made a cross from piece of angle iron
It is a LI set the speed max at 2600
I like the way it handles
I am taking it up to Somerset Pa. to the swap meet.
Hope to see you guys there.
Thanks Bruce g
my cell is 423 716 4611.
PS.
If you can't fine me call I plan to be there Saturday

 

[gravelymay]

Good to meet One And May at the swap meet :thumbsup:
We had a good time but I got so tired
I came home today 12 Hr drive
Got home about 7 o clock

 

[Oneaxepony]

Good to meet One And May at the swap meet :thumbsup:
We had a good time but I got so tired
I came home today 12 Hr drive
Got home about 7 o clock

I had fun too. Bruce - refresh my memory - what is the correct pressure angle for the Gravely spur gear?