[AT] Allis B progress

[Stephen Offiler]

Thanks for the additional info Dennis!

SO


On Wed, Feb 3, 2021 at 11:59 AM Dennis Johnson <moscowengnr at outlook.com>
wrote:

> Steve,
>
> Yes these are each 3 layers thick. Cut length so that the individual board
> length matches the width of 3 of the 2 x 8’s. You could make a bit smaller
> with 2 x 6’s if you do not need that area for ground support.
> I used some surplus straps for handles to easily carry them, where you can
> carry 2 from shop out to a trailer ready to dolly down.
> I have several smaller ones  made from 2 x 4’s that I space apart more.
> That way a tire can set between 2 of the 2 x4’s and not role. That gets
> enough height to roll under a vehicle on a creeper safely.
>
> Dennis
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Feb 3, 2021, at 10:28 AM, Stephen Offiler <soffiler at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> 
> I like it.  Did you note the handles?  Apparently these consist of several
> layers nailed/screwed together.  That's a really good idea, vs. traditional
> cribbing which is short lengths of heavy timbers. Not all of us have easy
> access to heavy timbers, but some of us have plenty of 2x8 scraps...
>
> SO
>
>
> On Wed, Feb 3, 2021 at 12:59 AM Dean VP <deanvp at att.net> wrote:
>
>> I think I might call that support a little over-kill!!! 😊
>>
>>
>>
>> Dean VP
>>
>> Apache Junction, AZ
>>
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>> *From:* AT <at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com> *On Behalf Of *Dean
>> Vinson
>> *Sent:* Tuesday, February 2, 2021 8:07 AM
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>> *Subject:* Re: [AT] Allis B progress
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>>
>> Nice to see such solid cribbing under the tractor.   I belong to a few
>> Facebook groups pertaining to old tractors, and now and then see photos of
>> tractors supported by just a couple of jacks… gives me the willies just
>> looking at the photos!
>>
>>
>>
>> Dean Vinson
>>
>> Saint Paris, Ohio
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* AT <at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com> *On Behalf Of *Dennis
>> Johnson
>> *Sent:* Monday, February 1, 2021 7:42 PM
>> *To:* at at lists.antique-tractor.com
>> *Subject:* [AT] Allis B progress
>>
>>
>>
>> Today I did more disassembly of the Allis B. Got engine out and put it on
>> an engine stand. Soaking pistons with penetrating oil. Using word block and
>> hammer to try and jar pistons. The good news it that 3 of the 4 pistons
>> sound a little different when hitting the wood with a hammer. 1 of them is
>> more of a dull thud. I am thinking the other 3 are closer to moving, and
>> the one is stuck a lot tighter than the others are.
>>
>> I need to get my puller up here so I can try to remove front crank
>> pulley. It is just stuck on there, without a bolt to hold it in place.
>>
>> Dennis
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