(Posted Photo's ) ATV 48" snowblade all installed and completed

[ampa]

<> I didn't really think I'd ever get to this stage of this project...I had many problems and issues from the very begining ....as I've always known mostly nothing ever turns out as planned.... and I know I may have done things way different than anyone else....I must admit that,

I tried real hard to take in whatever advice and ideas were passed on to me.....nearing the end of this I did decied to use only 4 clamps.... the rest white nylon/plastic wire ties.... I really didn't want to drill any 1/4" holes through the 1/2" thick frame or use self tapping screws in the metal shroud besides the ties were much quicker and easier.

Another reason is that the shroud has to be removed in order to replace the inline fuel filter etc..I also had a chance since I had no more leaks to changed out all the hydraulic fluid...I can honestly tell everyone here that everything works EXCELLENT :thumbsup:

I 'll leave this as the final episode and wrap up the whole issue with these... The Final Pic's.....Happy Holidays to everyone and please take care Ampa <>

 

[mmurphy]

I hope you get just enough snow to play with it, unless you live in Iowa!!!
Awesome job and pictures.... Please get some pictures later when you get the chance to play.

 

[looknlearn]

Looks great and the hose runs look tidy. :thumbsup: A little paint to deter rust and you're all set.
BTW, what kind of tractor is that? It looks like a nice compact machine.
Is it 4wheel drive.

 

[ampa]

Looks great and the hose runs look tidy. :thumbsup: A little paint to deter rust and you're all set.
BTW, what kind of tractor is that? It looks like a nice compact machine.
Is it 4wheel drive.

Thanks guys.... Tucker...it's an import greymarket tractor built in Japan around 1980-89 by ISEKI for BOLEN....... model # G-174....I forget what the G stands for but 17 is the rated HP the 4 means it's a four wheeldrive it's 3 cyl. diesel..... although getting replacement parts are not too plentyful.....take care Ampa<>

 

[studor]

Nice looking job! I used to run that same blade on a Traxter ATV and should warn you that it is not the most robust piece of equipment I ever owned -- watch the area where the blade attaches to the mount -- mine required frequent welding -- JMHO

 

[ampa]

Hi studor...I know what you mean....they don't use bushings....well if you call those round things with the bolts...I redrilled the holes in the blade...and installed shoulder bolts.....but I didn't have much meat left.. I'm not too worried....I've got my trusty 120 volt 125 Amp Lincoln wire feed on standby...take care Ampa <>

 

[JCByrd24]

ampa, where did you get those small hydraulic cylinders. I'm having trouble finding small ones for a possible power steering conversion on my Yanmar. The ones you used look perfect.

 

[doall]

good looking build Ampa. can you get that in the garage behind it?:laughing:

 

[ampa]

As always I got the small cylinders @ Princess Auto here in Ontario Canada...Yep I can get er in the garage even with all the junk.. today I bought a nice quiet runnin' 4.5 hp (STANLEY) stainless steel wet & dry vac for the basement and garage for $69.00 @ Princess Auto..... my lady seen it and thinks I bought it for her to use and wants it kept upstairs ...I just can't seem to win over women ......Ampa <>

 

[DonnieP]

Hi Ampa,

Do you live in the part on Ont. that's getting all the snow?

Donnie