Recent content by bennevis

I have an 851 LPG & while using the box blade, I suddenly lost a couple of forward gears. I was in a bad spot & managed to get it into a gear (3rd, I believe) just to get it in a more convenient location. I haven't had time to check it closely, but I do know the PTO worked just fine even after...

I'm still working out a few minor issues & slowly getting the cab in shape. I've just installed new points for the bucket also. Here's a few photos & videos of the progress & doing a little work. I had never seen a 713 in action, except on the net - they really do the job! A city employee told...

Thanks SG! I'm closing in on the finish line! Those rims are 8X16 - (D5NN1007A). I got a good deal on some 11 X16 industrial tires & they fit great! Now I'm finishing up work on the seat, it was a bit more complex than I originally thought. But, it is working out. I've already removed an old...

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The best laid plans of mice and men...are often delayed! My Fall and winter were completely consumed with other projects that were "have to's!" I've been back on the tractor for about 3 weeks now & I wanted to show some progress. I'll try to catch up in the next few days.

Thanks SG! I got a lot done today, but haven't taken many pictures yet. (maybe in AM). I've got a few of work on the swing cylinders & checking to make sure everything back there lined up with new tank & all. (Thankfully, it did)! So, here's a few & I'll try to post some tomorrow night. Please...

Being a bit naive & overly-optimistic, I underestimated the time it would take to finish up the smaller items & get the boom back into place. (I have decided to make sure everything else necessary to the BH functioning properly are all complete & double-checked before gathering buddies to help...

New reservoir, dry fit. Intake is 1 &1/4" black pipe - reduced to 1" straight to 10-12" from pump. I used female connector (cut in half) for intake flange - no store had them in town & it was cheaper than ordering flange. Worked out great. I have to plumb hard return pipe & one hard hydraulic...

Last pictures of the day.

oh, here's a few pics of reservoir...

Quick update - the new reservoir fits great, It's just tacked together - but it will be welded tight tomorrow. I'm putting a clean-out into the back side, just in case I ever need to get in there. Sight gauges are being installed on both sides, as well as temperature gauge. A hinged opening in...

Thanks very much for the advice & kind words. I think my design incorporates the same basic idea you are suggesting, I知 just not there yet. (I知 a little slow & I get sidetracked on other modification ideas too much)! This loader & backhoe didn't come as a unit (FEL is MF) and neither had much...