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Frank Sorbello
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- Jul 12, 2011
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- Tractor
- Power Trac PT-422
I can tell you Moss it aint easy!!! Tonight I set the engine in the tub for the tenth time. I have tried every which way. I talked to Terry today as well. So, I have the engine and the front pump and coupler set in place. I have the four motor to engine stand bolts in place, however they are not tightened down. The two on the starter side of the engine are a real bastard. I have a locking nut on the front one. I have tried every combination of 1/2" socket, open end wrench, gear wrench, swivel that I have. There is minimal room for your hand to turn any wrench to tighten.
As far as the rear pumps. I disconnected the four hoses on the pumps. Removed the pumps. Tried every which way as well to hook up to the engine even before I set the engine. I think the new front coupler is a bit longer than the old one so I am definitely losing some space that would have been beneficial for fitting the rear pumps in place. I bet I won't have a 1/2" from the backside of the pumps to the back of the tub. Extremely tight fit. It looks exactly like yours Moss in the photo of your rear pumps.
I think what I may do tomorrow is cut a small section in the back of the tub out enough to make room to fit the backside of the pump through. I don't really want to do it that way, but don't see any other choice.
As far as the rear pumps. I disconnected the four hoses on the pumps. Removed the pumps. Tried every which way as well to hook up to the engine even before I set the engine. I think the new front coupler is a bit longer than the old one so I am definitely losing some space that would have been beneficial for fitting the rear pumps in place. I bet I won't have a 1/2" from the backside of the pumps to the back of the tub. Extremely tight fit. It looks exactly like yours Moss in the photo of your rear pumps.
I think what I may do tomorrow is cut a small section in the back of the tub out enough to make room to fit the backside of the pump through. I don't really want to do it that way, but don't see any other choice.