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    Re: Doubt I can get this BGS-H Cletrac running...

    I just want a running useable small dozer to repair the road during the rainy season and when the creek rises, I can pile dirt and build up some sort of embankment. My father in law used this machine to do these tasks 20 years ago, then parked it because I?m finding out he ran the gear box...
  2. M

    Doubt I can get this BGS-H Cletrac running...

    So first things first, after cleaning the bull gear, I think it's in rough shape, couple of chipped teeth, some pitting too. This thing has really been through the paces...I think I have no choice but to run it, I don't know how much a good serviceable unit will cost, if I could find one, plus...
  3. M

    Doubt I can get this BGS-H Cletrac running...

    Bull gear assembly pulled apart. few drops on a block of wood did the trick. isn't working in the dirt so fun!! I'll order the bearings and seals from Zimmerman tomorrow, If he has 'em. maybe i'll start cleaning everything. I dunno Maybe I'll start cleaning everything. Gonna...
  4. M

    Doubt I can get this BGS-H Cletrac running...

    Well I sure had a busy Saturday. I found the master link in the track and pulled the tractor till it was in the sprocket. Used a torch got the little pin out. Then started beating on this dang pin, man it wouldn't budge. I had to borrow my brother in laws Oxy/Acetylene torch to...
  5. M

    Re: Doubt I can get this BGS-H Cletrac running...

    Thanks for the reply gentlemen. I will get on splitting the track and taking off the outer cover of the final drive! Im sure that great big sprocket nut will not be easy to get off. Once it s off, does the sprocket just slide off? Thanks for the help this far guys! But the way how did this...
  6. M

    Doubt I can get this BGS-H Cletrac running...

    Well I got some more work done this weekend. After I got the engine to run by itself, I wanted to see if the tractor would move...So I pushed in the clutch, placed it in gear and eased off the clutch...the drive sprockets nudged a little bit, the tracks tightened as if it was gonna start to roll...
  7. M

    Doubt I can get this BGS-H Cletrac running...

    I had to rebuild the hydraulic pump, which turned into a rather big ordeal. Once I had it apart, I needed new bearings & seals. The bearings were NOT cheap, $40 each and I needed 8!! Luckily my local bearing house was able to cross over the old numbers, it took a few days of research. LOL...
  8. M

    Oliver 2-44 (550) Power Steering Cylinders Needed

    Oh yea the diameter of the rods are 9/16".
  9. M

    Oliver 2-44 (550) Power Steering Cylinders Needed

    I have a 1965 Oliver 550 Industrial model, I went through that same nightmare. I cut the cylinders open at the end, my rams were bent, so I took those rams to a hydraulic machine shop, and they made me an exact copy of them. That cost me $125 for the pair. On the piston side of the rod...
  10. M

    Doubt I can get this BGS-H Cletrac running...

    So I got some more work done today. I was stuck on the water pump for a month, had to look for one, and save my pennies for a while, they sure are not cheap, I got a rebuilt unit from Landis Zimmerman. Mine was all seized up, looks like it was previously worked on years ago, they brazed the...
  11. M

    Doubt I can get this BGS-H Cletrac running...

    Yes, I got all the gaskets I needed from Zimmermans. Same for the radiator gasket, which is just a peel and stick, you punch your own holes. Very easy.
  12. M

    Doubt I can get this BGS-H Cletrac running...

    I noticed the freeze plugs are busted It either froze at one time or they rusted out Better check those Yes thank you. I pulled the starter, water pump, distributor housing, and oil filter housing so I can replace all 6 of those on the side of the block. I ordered a rebuilt water...
  13. M

    Doubt I can get this BGS-H Cletrac running...

    Sure turning into a resto! I think I found a free oven on Craigslist. :) Today was an excellent day though. I finished lapping the valves, my father is helping me here. I replaced 2 valve guides and 2 exhaust valves. We got everything cleaned up and finished the valve...
  14. M

    Doubt I can get this BGS-H Cletrac running...

    Of course there were some stuck bolts in the exhaust manifold, so I made a repair that has worked excellent for me in the past. Cut the bolts off flat: Drilled the holes to accept a 1/2-20 tap: Then I buy these brass fittings which have a 1/2-20 straight thread, and Loctite...
  15. M

    Doubt I can get this BGS-H Cletrac running...

    Been real busy this month but was able to get stuff done the past 3 weeks. I took the radiator apart. Not as bad as I thought. I think I can work with this core. Couple of tubes I'll need to block off, but should be fine. Experimenting with paint. Caterpillar yellow is off, then I went with...
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