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Minn.Norske

06-18-2004 07:06:13




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Would like to reverse this tractor for blowing snow!
Anyone done this? Would like information on doing this.E-mail me if you prefer. Thanks




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Ken

06-18-2004 20:21:25




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 Re: W D 45 in reply to Minn.Norske, 06-18-2004 07:06:13  
Check www.chatstractors.com. He has a cane loader on a ac tractor listed for sale.



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wdtom

06-18-2004 18:47:58




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 Re: W D 45 in reply to Minn.Norske, 06-18-2004 07:06:13  
The concept is very simple, but these guys don't tell you that you will need to set up the gears and bearings as per the manual, maybe you know that, but maybe you don't. This isn't too difficult if you are somewhat of a mechanic and have and follow the manual.



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JMS/MN

06-18-2004 22:48:02




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 Re: Re: W D 45 in reply to wdtom, 06-18-2004 18:47:58  
I assume that you are referring to backlash of the gears in the differential, but from my own experience of over 20 years ago, the only problem I've had with reversing the tractor is that the extra traction gained is really tough on side frame bolts and axle housings. Haven't had to replace any housings, but have some hairline cracks from digging out table size rocks. In our family, we describe rocks as football, basketball, table size rocks- ones you can't fit under the kitchen table. I've dug out rocks I couldn't move off the field, while many I could move with the steering wheels off the ground, and steered with the brakes. Reversing a WD gives great traction and lift to the loader.

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JMS/MN

06-18-2004 15:48:12




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 Re: W D 45 in reply to Minn.Norske, 06-18-2004 07:06:13  
Did my WD like that in the late 70s. Reversing the direction of travel is very simple. You need to remove the rear wheels- just to make the load lighter. Then remove the axle housings from the differential casting. (Remove the rear cover after you drain the oil). You need to move the rear axles out a few inches to pull the differential assembly, turn it 180 degrees, and bolt it back in place. You do that when the rear cover is removed- about 6-8 bolts to take out that hold the pumpkin in place. That puts the main drive shaft on the opposite side of the pinion gear, and makes it go backwards in 4 gears and forward in 1. On a WC, you need to grind some casting to make room for things to turn, but the WD and WD45 can be reversed with no machine work. Engineers either screwed up or made it simple. Similar situation on some Ford tractor models. Ask a mechanic who didn't pay attention putting either one back together! I reversed the entire tractor operation- steering, brakes, etc., for a rear mount loader. Fantastic traction, great for picking rocks because I can see the bucket so well. If you want to do it to the nines- get a hydrostatic steering unit from a combine, etc., along with the steering axle, rather than run shafts and pinion gears to reverse the steering. WDs are easier to reverse the controls and get a good seat, compared to the WC. Add a direct drive hydraulic pump to the engine- front of the crankshaft, for independent hydraulics- excellent unit for every job you want to do. Add weight to the steering end to counterbalance the load on the loader.

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JMS/MN

06-18-2004 15:54:09




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 Re: Re: W D 45 in reply to JMS/MN, 06-18-2004 15:48:12  
A guy in Melrose did this for a living many years ago- also you could check with Charles Thor in Hutchinson- he did many reverses- as well as other AC modifications. I think he is still in business. 320-587-?



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Brian G. NY

06-18-2004 11:04:10




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 Re: W D 45 in reply to Minn.Norske, 06-18-2004 07:06:13  
Its "simply" a matter of placing the ring gear on the other side of the pinion gear in the differential. This has the same effect as turning the entire differential upside down. Seems to me that moving the ring gear is possible with the WDs & 45s and was done on their factory rear forklift tractors.



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Gene

06-18-2004 09:36:15




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 Re: W D 45 in reply to Minn.Norske, 06-18-2004 07:06:13  
Brother in-law has an M Farmall with a fork lift mounted on the rear end. Seat and steering have been turned around to face the rear of the tractor. Steering is hydraulic. Didn't pay any attention to the brake and clutch linkage. Brother in-law is a mechanical engineer. He does this type of stuff more or less as a hobby and he can afford $$$ to.

Brother in-law bought a truck mounted snow blower at summer city auction for $250. Mounted it on the front of one of his tractors.

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