radara4077
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I managed to get most of the parts I need to work on and improve my 841 (in the middle of a split as I've posted earlier). However, I am in need of a few items that the local dealer tells me are no longer sold.
-the four bushings that ride on the clutch and brake shafts that go through the bell housing near the Sherman. I have an early 841, and these bushings are different sizes (the 2 clutch shaft bushings are different than the 2 brake shaft bushings). My local dealer says they haven't made these bushings in decades.
-the rubber "boot"/dust cover that goes where the Sherman Over/Under shift lever enters the side of the tractor. I knew that one would be a long shot, but I'm wondering if any of you fine gentlemen have any of those lying around looking for a good home.
My alternatives are to get the diameters of the bushings and have them custom-made or try to find some bushings in my local dealer's boneyard, and try to fashion my own dust cover for the Sherman shifter. I don't know how complicated of a piece that rubber boot is (mine is all but destroyed).
If anyone has any advice on how to best fix these problems that have arisen in dealing with a piece of the equipment that is almost 60 years old, I'd be most grateful.
-the four bushings that ride on the clutch and brake shafts that go through the bell housing near the Sherman. I have an early 841, and these bushings are different sizes (the 2 clutch shaft bushings are different than the 2 brake shaft bushings). My local dealer says they haven't made these bushings in decades.
-the rubber "boot"/dust cover that goes where the Sherman Over/Under shift lever enters the side of the tractor. I knew that one would be a long shot, but I'm wondering if any of you fine gentlemen have any of those lying around looking for a good home.
My alternatives are to get the diameters of the bushings and have them custom-made or try to find some bushings in my local dealer's boneyard, and try to fashion my own dust cover for the Sherman shifter. I don't know how complicated of a piece that rubber boot is (mine is all but destroyed).
If anyone has any advice on how to best fix these problems that have arisen in dealing with a piece of the equipment that is almost 60 years old, I'd be most grateful.