[AT] Ford 4000; coupla questions

[charlie hill]

Follow up to my first response.  I assumed by "rails" you meant long rails 
that spiral around inside the rim.  If not then disregard my comment.

charlie
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lew Best" <bee_keeper at earthlink.net>
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Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 10:27 PM
Subject: [AT] Ford 4000; coupla questions


> Hey guys
>
> I know this isn't antique but hope someone can answer a coupla
> questions.
>
> First; the 3PT lift arms originally had little levers that could be
> lifted to allow the ends to be extended a few inches making for easier
> implement attachment.  The levers, pins, etc. are still there but the
> extension ends have been welded in the "non-extended" position.  Anyone
> know a good reason for this?  Been strongly considering trying to grind
> the welds down so it will work like it was designed to.  Hate to grind
> it loose though just to find I have to weld it back again.
>
> Secondly; I need to squeeze the wheels in a bit.  There are tracks (for
> lack of better terminology) that look like if you loosen the clamps the
> wheel can be rotated to move it down the tracks & squeeze it (or move it
> out if it's already squeezed) to the desired position.  Is this how it
> works?  With the tire mounted it's gonna be heavy; will it slide when I
> try to turn it with the axle locked to stay stationary?  Any tricks I
> need t know?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Lew Best near Waco, TX
>
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