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01-17-2004 15:07:15
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Re: Loader for Massey Harris 44 Special in reply to JC, 01-16-2004 23:15:31
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Try go keep your front tread width narrower. If
not an issue with other row crop work, you don't
need the front tires centered to the rears. The
adjustable wide came in two widths, center tube can be 36" or 44". Lucky for you would be 44", as
more sleeved strength, when adjusted w/wedges,
in second hole from spindle shaft. Unless you have
new bearings in the steering box, on the ends of the box worm shaft, good idea to replace them. The
loader will stress any tractor. Assuming you have the MH Special WFE, you can stabilize the steering
box, by using longer 3/8" cap bolts to secure the
housing, through the support bolt bosses, which get tired. There are four 3/8x 3 1/4" bolts in the
box, remove one, look underneath for space. There
should be room to add a hex nut, washer, to this
arrangement. Try 4-grade 5-3 3/4"bolts, if not any
conflict w/lack of thread, tighten, add the lock
washer & hex nut beneath. Should you need added thread to tighten the bolt, grade 5 will allow you to cut more thread. Space is adequate on most
of these MH WFE's to accept this concept. Check you lower wedges for wear, these WFE's get rather
loose after five decades. Jim, if your Special came with Hitch-All, hydraulics are 1500 PSI, verses 1350 PSI on pre-Hitch-All models.Good luck.
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