Pics; The first mod for the 2310 TLB......

[dragula]

......some of you may have read in one of my previous posts that I didn't really care much for the stock plastic backhoe lever knobs on the 2310. They have kind of a sharp edge and they feel kind of small to me.

So, I fixed that problem today; The factory knobs just slip on/off. I measured the diameter of the shaft at just under 12mm. In searching around ebay last week, I found some billet aluminum car shift knobs with 12x1.75mm threads, which came in today. I picked up a thread die at NAPA and threaded the shafts, cleaned them with brake cleaner, put on a good coat of anti-seize and screwed on the new knobs. Then, of course, I had to go try them out and they feel MUCH better and considerably more comfortable. Not to mention they add some nice "Bling" to the tractor.

 

[McDenny's]

Now I must admit, thats awesome. I read your post about the knobs not being very comfortable. Awesome pics, and remember, no "Fuzzy Dice" hanging from your ROPS



Dennis

 

[ray66v]

Very clever.

 

[dragula]

Thanks. Anyone know if Massey-Ferguson offers any 24" Chrome Spinner wheels???

 

[mark4Jesus]

Great job! It does give your tractor "bling"! Chrome spinner wheels may be a bit much though!

 

[archerynut]

Really great job. I think that I may still go with the chrome skulls for bling on my 2310. Maybe chrome skulls with red gem eyes that glow in the dark. That would be cool .

Maybe you should go with the chrome plated toothbar next? Or chrome replacement teeth for the BH bucket? Think it would nice against the black bucket.

 

[1972SprintConvertible]

Now you need a chrome exhaust stack.

 

[61flattop]

I just noticed this........ but my BH has round knobs

 

[archerynut]

My 2310 has the same knobs as dragula used to have. Really want the chrome skulls though.

 

[61flattop]

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