Tall T
Well-known Member
I did a partial refurb of the scoop.
I cut out the old pin bosses and welded new pipe in the two arms of the trip mechanism. Refastened the bucket bearings to the over-beam -- bolts were loose.
I made a nice containment for the compression spring under the trip lever and adjusted the travel so it would dump.
BUT . . . I really didn't think I could get away with the off center catch welded to the bucket and sure enough it needs reworking.
So here's the deal:
When it is locked, I can trip it by a light load of dirt or by stomping on the bucket edge.
So other than the obvious, like centering a new stop and putting a fresh edge on the locking arm, are there any voices of experience with some good suggestions?
Should I put an slip-opposing bevel on the new face at the end of the lower red arm and and a conforming pitch to the welded stop?
Obviously I'm only getting partial contact as it stands. The arms were totally sloppy as far as side play, so no wonder. There's no side play anymore.
I'm glad I left the stop till last.
Thanks,
T
I cut out the old pin bosses and welded new pipe in the two arms of the trip mechanism. Refastened the bucket bearings to the over-beam -- bolts were loose.
I made a nice containment for the compression spring under the trip lever and adjusted the travel so it would dump.
BUT . . . I really didn't think I could get away with the off center catch welded to the bucket and sure enough it needs reworking.
So here's the deal:
When it is locked, I can trip it by a light load of dirt or by stomping on the bucket edge.
So other than the obvious, like centering a new stop and putting a fresh edge on the locking arm, are there any voices of experience with some good suggestions?
Should I put an slip-opposing bevel on the new face at the end of the lower red arm and and a conforming pitch to the welded stop?
Obviously I'm only getting partial contact as it stands. The arms were totally sloppy as far as side play, so no wonder. There's no side play anymore.
I'm glad I left the stop till last.
Thanks,
T