Recent content by jonesallu

Yours is the torque convertor version, which is good in my opinion. "Throw any engine in"? No. I researched other engine possibilities to mate up to the bell housing, which is a must to mate up to the gear box. Other engine possibilities are Taunus, Cologne, Capri, Ford Ranger II and some...

The master cylinder and wheel cylinders can be had at Napa. The brake lock on eBay. However, I couldn't find any of the other parts "new". So I had a damaged pivot plate on one pad and had to have it laser cut. Here's what the complete cab unit and backing plates look like: Good luck. Al...

I'm in the same boat. A seized engine. If you try to start it after the seize, you risk doing a lot of damage that may ruin the engine. Definitely drain the oil. I had 6 inches of antifreeze in the bottom. The intake manifolds can leak if old and drop antifreeze in the engine including the...

I threw two wheels back on mine and measured the distance between the wheel and body, and where the tire bulges the most. At the wheel is right at 2" and where the tire bulges is 1-3/4". Applies to both front and rear. I've also attached a photo from the parts book. I hope it helps. Note the...

Yes, the tires are close to the body. If I use chains or tracks, I'll have to put spacers in.

I measured the backspacing from the extreme, inside edge of the wheel to the mounting surface on the wheel. It was 6-1/8 inches. I would have taken a picture but forgot my phone. All the wheels are the same so the backspacing should be the same too. I eyeballed mine and all the axle flanges are...

I'm sorry, I should have done this first - I dug the arm out of storage and here are two photos. Using the Ford part number on it, there are several for sale on ePay. Al jones

Here's another photo of where the adjuster bolts to the water pump housing. I've also included the pages out of the Owatonna Loader parts manual, Owatonna Engine parts manual, and Ford parts list that pertain to the mounting parts if that helps you. Al Jones

Here is one marked up. One piece is cast that bolts above the exhaust exit in the head, the other two stamped. The adjuster bolts to the water pump housing. Other information attached Note I use a Delco 12SI that uses a standard spacer to use the stock alternator brackets. Good luck, Al

Mostly a one off, would consider another, but only for someone I know.

I'm assuming your skid steer is stock. Is your bucket also locked out? The multiple lockouts to release the boom/bucket include the seat, seat belt and parking brake lockouts. It also includes a door switch lockout if you have a door. Did you check the interlock fuse? It's F4. Did you check your...

I decided to overhaul my engine. It's going to be WAYYYYY cheaper than purchasing any unknown engine out there. Progress: Here's what the drive clutches look like. I'm going to run them and see if I regret it. Decided to sidetrack and overhaul the 12SI alternator. Whew, something easy...

The latest on the 1700 is figuring out if the engine is worth salvaging or finding a core to overhaul. There was a little antifreeze in the pan and some water got in the valve covers and cylinders. It was all from just sitting outside. I think the intake manifold gasket failed or there's a crack...

Thanks for bringing it to my attention.

I acquired this skid steer from a friend for little to nothing. He said it ran and operated well, but smoked when it was parked 10 years ago. It's lived outside for 10 years but we'll pump some life back into it. I'll post periodically on my progress. I've narrowed it down to a 1972 to a 1976...