Bolens 1886 Kwik-Way loader install

[KennyP]

Got a few pics and a question. First the pics:


In the last pic is where we hope to connect a shorty driveline for the pump. It will only be about 7.75" between u-joint centers. How much vertical offset can I go safely there. Need at least 1/2", would like 1". Otherwise, we'll have to find another option to run the pump and it can't be belt driven nor turn CCW.

 

[Bgkid]

Got a few pics and a question. First the pics:
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In the last pic is where we hope to connect a shorty driveline for the pump. It will only be about 7.75" between u-joint centers. How much vertical offset can I go safely there. Need at least 1/2", would like 1". Otherwise, we'll have to find another option to run the pump and it can't be belt driven nor turn CCW.

It should not be a problem for ¹/² at that length. 1" might be pushing the limit. Make sure your shafts are parallel.

 

[Cvans]

I attached the pump directly to the pto shaft. Used a splined coupler and welded a bushing to
it that fit the pumps shaft. Made a mount for the pump that was attached to the tractor. Never gave any problems.

 

[KennyP]

I attached the pump directly to the pto shaft. Used a splined coupler and welded a bushing to
it that fit the pumps shaft. Made a mount for the pump that was attached to the tractor. Never gave any problems.

This pump is too tall to align directly to the spline and can only turn CW so has to be under the tractor.

 

[secondtry]

This pump is too tall to align directly to the spline and can only turn CW so has to be under the tractor.

Are you sure the guy ordered the right pump.
Don

 

[KennyP]

Are you sure the guy ordered the right pump.
Don

It's the same model # of what was on it originally! Haven't a clue what is was on though! Here's a mockup of what is needed.


Got part of the pump mount made up.

 

[KennyP]

Got a pump mount made up with a 1" drop. Looks like it will be just fine. Rain today, so no crawling around under the tractor. I'll get some more pics soon. Once I get things tack welded. I can lower this thing and finish weld it all.

 

[KennyP]

During the damp morning hours, I made up brackets for the angle braces. They are mirrors, so should work both sides.


Here's what I'm doing for the stud.


Finally dried enough I could tack weld things and drop the mount. This thing is heavy.


Have to go to my daughter's early, but hope to have this all welded solid tomorrow.

 

[KennyP]

Got the frame welded. A bit of flap disc work and it's ready to reinstall.


Thank God for scissor jacks!


All bolted back up and ready for the next process.

 

[KennyP]

Finally got the loader frame over here.

Here's the valve.

I have to drill and cross drill every pin in this as none were set up to be greased. 1 down, 15 to go.

 

[MFDAC]

You are putting a lot of work into this loader, Kenny but it's sure going to pay off for the customer! It's going to be a great piece of equipment when he picks it up!

DAC

 

[KennyP]

You are putting a lot of work into this loader, Kenny but it's sure going to pay off for the customer! It's going to be a great piece of equipment when he picks it up!

DAC

Just treating it as if it were mine.

 

[4getgto]

Coming along really nice Kenny.
I know if I were doing it they'd be cheaper to buy another tractor with loader.
You do get lots of time in something like that...

 

[KennyP]

Coming along really nice Kenny.
I know if I were doing it they'd be cheaper to buy another tractor with loader.
You do get lots of time in something like that...

Just installing could be quicker, but having to fab up so much and fix things stretches it out.

 

[KennyP]

Spent about 7 hrs. today drilling pins. And there is 18 of them. All done with that, but rain is back in the forecast!

 

[4getgto]

Spent about 7 hrs. today drilling pins. And there is 18 of them. All done with that, but rain is back in the forecast!

And those pins were all original pins ? Or factory ?

 

[KennyP]

And those pins were all original pins ? Or factory ?

Looks like they came with the loader. Hope to attach to the tractor today. Then I can figure out the mounting for the valves and tank.

 

[4getgto]

Looks like they came with the loader. Hope to attach to the tractor today. Then I can figure out the mounting for the valves and tank.

Looks like they cheaped out on those pins by not making them greaseable.

 

[KennyP]

Looks like they cheaped out on those pins by not making them greaseable.

My thoughts also.

 

[secondtry]

My thoughts also.

In its day this was very high end equipment. The attitude may well have been "we are selling to people with more money than brains". Asking such people to deal with a grease gun and grease rags may have been ruled out by marketing.
Don