Front bolster removal

Jim Paterson · Oct 12, 2011

I removed the bolts holding on the front bolster on my '44 H. Any advice on how to pull it off of the rails without killing myself?

Nebraska Cowman · Oct 12, 2011

I always take one side rail loose at the bell housing. Take it clear off and the bolster will drop out to the side. Stay out of the way when it falls.

Jim Paterson · Oct 12, 2011

What is the approximate weight of the bolster?

glennster · Oct 12, 2011

i"d guess with the vertical shaft in there prolly 300 lbs. use an engine hoist connected to the very top of the bolster asem when you remove it. i remove the tricycle front first to get weight off of it.

robgIN · Oct 12, 2011

Ditto on the engine hoist hooke up high, pull it away from tractor then lay it down gently on blocks to disassemble.

Dean Olson · Oct 12, 2011

Engine hoist or as I did and used the loader on my tractor. It's too heavy for one guy to lift unless your a beast. I did remove the tricycle pedestal 1st. I chained it up top and just took the slack out of the chain. Then removed the side rails and swung it clear.

Front bolster removal

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