Brush Hog mods

[K5lwq]

Good catch. I'll need to check that out ASAP. There is something funny going on there, even though I used it after taking the pictures without any issues.

The pins do need to be replaced eventually. Mine wore out about 1/3 of the diameter of the pin in about 300 to 320 hours of use. Knowing myself, I'll probably fill it with weld and run it some more.

It really shows that with any type of implement, it's important to do a walk around and taking a closer look at stuff like this every once in a while.

I checked a older picture from when the cutter was newer and you can see both pins.

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It will be interesting what you find. There is definitely a difference between the old picture and the current one.

 

[D&D]

It will be interesting what you find. There is definitely a difference between the old picture and the current one.

Retaining bolt loose/missing is my bet

 

[ptsg]

It will be interesting what you find. There is definitely a difference between the old picture and the current one.

Retaining bolt loose/missing is my bet

D&D called it. For some reason the retaining bolt backed out.

The chain wasn't actually ready come out flying by any means. The centrifugal force along with the groove that wears on the pin pretty much makes it a fail safe system.

 

[two_bit_score]

D&D called it. For some reason the retaining bolt backed out.

The chain wasn't actually ready come out flying by any means. The centrifugal force along with the groove that wears on the pin pretty much makes it a fail safe system.

Looks like you may have caught it just in time.

 

[bcp]

It seems most of the rest of the world uses cutters with chains instead of blades, and large skids instead of a tail wheel.

Bruce

 

[D&D]

D&D called it. For some reason the retaining bolt backed out.

The chain wasn't actually ready come out flying by any means. The centrifugal force along with the groove that wears on the pin pretty much makes it a fail safe system.

Are those retainers normally available as a wear item?

 

[ptsg]

Are those retainers normally available as a wear item?

The pins or the bolts? The bolts are just regular M8 bolts. The pins, I'm sure it can be sourced from the manufacturer or a dealer. Never bothered to check the availability since I can easily machine new ones in house.

 

[scootr]

FYI - I'm getting the frontal iron curtain on the old BH. Couldn't find anything affordable.
You would not believe what they want for a chain guard. (eyes roll).
I had to find some back room forgotten (cheap) parts and I've started cutting and piecing this together. It's not pretty but nothing about this mower is - lol. Plus it's an experiment... But I can always buy some blades if it don't work out. Pray for rain. 3 new fires around us tonight...
Hope I get some pics tomorrow - definitely by Saturday.

 

[scootr]

Saturday AM brought cloud cover and 10º cooler temps which made working in the barn more tolerable. I got the side skids and front curtain fitted and tacked in place.

 

[2manyrocks]

If you keep adding new parts, pretty soon you will have a new cutter.