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Re: Understanding E.C. Distributing Mower Front axle geometry
« Reply #60 on: May 16, 2010, 02:26:09 pm »
10* caster, 0* toe-out. Engine is in stock location, approx. 17 " from front axle. I weigh 185lbs.

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Front = Trac-Gard 13-5.00-6 @12p.s.i  (both)           

Rear =                13-6.5-6   @15p.s.i  L    18p.s.i  R





And by the way that 17" is measured from front axle to point at which crank goes through hole in engine plate...

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Re: Understanding E.C. Distributing Mower Front axle geometry
« Reply #61 on: May 16, 2010, 03:08:49 pm »
First thing I would do is lower left rear air pressure to get more stagger that will help it turn quite a bit. I would run 5lbs left rear. When I run a huffy I litterally had to add some weight to the left front it was simply too light with my big but on it.
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Re: Understanding E.C. Distributing Mower Front axle geometry
« Reply #62 on: May 16, 2010, 05:25:38 pm »
Ok George, thanks. How would you recommend adding the weight? , and made out of...?

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Re: Understanding E.C. Distributing Mower Front axle geometry
« Reply #63 on: May 16, 2010, 05:39:14 pm »
I used a lead weight from old race car weights, bolted it to the frame right behind front corner of chassis. I could move seat any farther forward. I could move motor, battery everything I could mount to the front was. Been several years I think all it took was 20lbs. It made all the difference in the world.
Regardless thouogh I still looked like a ape riding a golf ball.. LOL
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Re: Understanding E.C. Distributing Mower Front axle geometry
« Reply #64 on: May 16, 2010, 06:10:20 pm »
Lol I would like to see a pic of that!
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Re: Understanding E.C. Distributing Mower Front axle geometry
« Reply #65 on: July 29, 2010, 12:19:48 am »
George, everything went well. I made adjustments to the air pressure and front end. Added 14lbs. of lead by melting a bunch of wheel weights and pouring into a form. When it cooled I bolted it to my E.C. front end. Runs really well. Thanks
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Re: Understanding E.C. Distributing Mower Front axle geometry
« Reply #66 on: September 15, 2010, 06:26:55 pm »
So, after all of my adjustments, it does corner better. But now the one thing I noticed is that it pulls left down the straight-away. The more caster I give it, the more it does it. I'm not at 10* caster,  I'm at about 7 or so. Is that normal?

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Re: Understanding E.C. Distributing Mower Front axle geometry
« Reply #67 on: September 15, 2010, 07:34:04 pm »
Depending on left front pre-load yes its normal.
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Re: Understanding E.C. Distributing Mower Front axle geometry
« Reply #68 on: September 15, 2010, 08:14:29 pm »
When my mower is like I like it I don't turn left, I hold right down the straight and let it turn into the corners!
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Re: Understanding E.C. Distributing Mower Front axle geometry
« Reply #69 on: September 17, 2010, 02:19:07 pm »
Now you're talking!  :thumbup: Thanks guys.

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Re: Understanding E.C. Distributing Mower Front axle geometry
« Reply #70 on: September 23, 2010, 12:27:11 pm »
can any one tell me what size steel to use to make the front axle is it 2x2 square tube quater inch thick and how long is it

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Re: Understanding E.C. Distributing Mower Front axle geometry
« Reply #71 on: September 24, 2010, 02:08:10 am »
Well- I would go a little more rectangular like 1 x 2. The length will be determined based on the finished dimension you want for the overall width with the wheels and tires on. Mine is around 18", so once i got the spindles and wheels/tires on, I'm closer to 36-38". I bought mine from EC. all ready to go-and love it.
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Re: Understanding E.C. Distributing Mower Front axle geometry
« Reply #72 on: April 07, 2014, 09:48:32 pm »
Excel. post from George H.axel geom. To bad there is not a rough setting to start out with. Many people ask for this,myself included.
I found the initial set up post after I commented. thanks George Herrin. marv

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Re: Understanding E.C. Distributing Mower Front axle geometry
« Reply #73 on: July 22, 2014, 02:17:37 am »
hey george on a super mod should the spindles be in the center of the axle? or below the center of the axle? mine are centered with spacers, i was having a major plowing issue this past weekend. i was running 10psi on all tires except right rear which was about 14psi. i am about 260lbs.thanks bob
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Re: Understanding E.C. Distributing Mower Front axle geometry
« Reply #74 on: July 22, 2014, 07:35:39 pm »
Drop left front or raise right front or do both one spacer. Too much cross will make her push.
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