Topic: George's NEW BUILD for 07

[Shrek]

DO you recommend the adjustable cassetes?

Here you can see where I have finally come back and cut the whole and slot for the rear axle. Doing it this way allows me to unbolt the cassettes and simply drop the whole axle out the bottom.




This is a view from inside to show how I cut right thru the frame rail I installed for stiffnes. Now that I have my cut out I will go ahead and weld each side to the edge.




This photo shows how I weld the rear plate in. Idea is to make this thing one solid frame assembly.

Do you recommend the adjustable  axle cassettes where did you get the Slides for the cassettes at?

[George Herrin]

Its more costly but I like having the adjustability in case I twist the frame.

[Shrek]

Is your pedal bar solid 5/8 OD and also where do you get that clucth plate at and how much does it cost?

Ok here is my clutch pedal. I drilled 5/8 holes thru the side of the running board and ran the pedal thru the running board thru the frame. I used a 5/8 i.d Bushing and with it slid on the pedal welded it to the bottom of the running board. This will support it and keep alot of the rattle previous mowers have had due to the sides of the running boards wallering out allowing the pedal to bounce.



Here is the brake pedal, I used an arm from an extra steering kit I had for the limkage mount. I slotted the running board so it sticks up thru it on the top side. Notice I don't have the center mount on this pedal. It doesnt recieve all the vibration the clutch pedal gets from the belt. So it isn't needed.



Here is both pedals mounted as you can see I got ahead of myself in work again instead of picture taking. I will get to everything you see here in up coming pictures.

Where did you get the slides at for the cassettes?

Its more costly but I like having the adjustability in case I twist the frame.

[Shrek]

Did you The same Aluminmum rod as you did on the clutch for the steering and did you you RH LH threads on all three rods.  Thanks George

Here you can see how I gauge where to cut the sfaht off at. I leave it long enough it serves as a stop at full right turn. I don't have a stop for left turn I have never went over and The tire hits the grill before it does so it serves as a stop. I don't use that much left turn. Now the right in counter steering yea I sometimes hit full lock.



here is an overall view of my steering set up with the E.C. Axle. I have been using this setup for going on 5 years now. I love it 1/4 maybe a tad more is all you will ever turn the wheel in a race.



here is a better overall view of the steering and front end with tires on it.

[George Herrin]

We sell the clutch assembly at E.C. 129.00 And all rods use r/h and l/h rod ends and all are made with the same aluminum material.

Where did you get the slides at for the cassettes?

Not sure what you mean by slides but everything is E.C. we sell it all.

[Shrek]

That adjustment in the first picture.

DO you recommend the adjustable cassetes?


Do you recommend the adjustable  axle cassettes where did you get the Slides for the cassettes at?

[George Herrin]

All depends on your pocket and what is in them or how much. Do I recomend them. Yes comes in handy if you twist the frame or are off a little when you are done building. And everything is sold at EC. And I still do not know what you mean by slides. I presume the weldments if so we sell them.

[nic_hayes]

hey george, great build, what size front tires do you guys run, it looks like almost everyone has the same ones, thanks

[George Herrin]

13x6.5x6 on a 6x7.25 rim.

[nor66]

George I am starting a new build, and was wondering if you still put 10 degrees on the front axle kingpins or do you use the 10 degree angle thats on the front of the frame?

[George Herrin]

The 10* that's on the frame if you are referring to a MTD chassis.

[nor66]

OH yea forgot to mention that it was a MTD frame, anyway you are saying to use the angle on the frame and not to put 10* on the axle itself,Right?

[George Herrin]

Right!!

[nor66]

That was quick!!! thanks for the info!!!!

[motornut]

where did you get the clutch set up for your belt system? i have seen what looks to be the exact same in other pics on the site but don't know of anyone who sell it
thanks ryan