[AT] Allis B progress

[Mike M]

When I rebuilt my Farmall H, I basically built a 2x8 wall section to
slip underneath it . It was more than adequate.

Mike M

On 2/3/2021 11:59 AM, Dennis Johnson 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
>> <mailto:deanvp at att.net>> wrote:
>>
>>     I think I might call that support a little over-kill!!! 😊
>>
>>     Dean VP
>>
>>     Apache Junction, AZ
>>
>>     *From:* AT <at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
>>     <mailto: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
>>
>>     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
>>     <mailto: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
>>     <mailto: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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>>
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