641 Tractor Split

[mooboy]

I have the shop manual for directions. But, want to know how much the steering box weighs. Manual says it must be unbolted and supported from above. I am considering doing this job inside a self supporting metal carport and was thinking about using the carport to support the steering box from above. I don't own an engine hoist, or that is what I would use.

 

[Hobo,NC]

(quoted from post at 02:39:13 02/22/14) I have the shop manual for directions. But, want to know how much the steering box weighs. Manual says it must be unbolted and supported from above. I am considering doing this job inside a self supporting metal carport and was thinking about using the carport to support the steering box from above. I don't own an engine hoist, or that is what I would use.

Sheet metal,gear box, ETC not much more than 100lbs are less you should be good to go...

 

[Ultradog MN]

Read my post in the thread above this one.

 

[Hobo,NC]

(quoted from post at 03:42:59 02/22/14) Read my post in the thread above this one.

600 is a different beast.... You leave the tin on and raise the tin and steering box at the rear together as a unit and slip the trans out underneath the steering box... I am sure you have seen Zane's pix of a 600 split....

 

[souNdguy]

hobo's got it pegged. you can swing a rope thru a metal support and keep the front tin and steering box lifted a few inches to clear.. don't have to swing the entire weight. then just roll the back away..

remember to wedge the front axle stops!

 

[showcrop]

Get yourself a trailer jack, the type with the wheel. Remove the PTO side cover, and bolt the jack on there with the help of a fabricated bracket. This way you don't need to worry about the back part falling off your floor jack as you roll it back.

 

[Kirk-NJ]

I recently did a split on my 640 for a clutch by using a floor jack, a couple of jack stands, and hung the loader frame with the tin off the ceiling beams in my garage with a come a long. A little more trickier working with the loader and PS. I have done many this way and it's a lot quicker than disassembling everything. Even though the tin and steering box are that much weight I don't know how you carport is constructed so I won't speak to that.

Kirk

 

[Hobo,NC]

(quoted from post at 02:39:13 02/22/14) I have the shop manual for directions. But, want to know how much the steering box weighs. Manual says it must be unbolted and supported from above. I am considering doing this job inside a self supporting metal carport and was thinking about using the carport to support the steering box from above. I don't own an engine hoist, or that is what I would use.

You could add some type of support to your shed if you think you need to...

 

[mooboy]

(quoted from post at 17:41:42 02/21/14)

(quoted from post at 03:42:59 02/22/14) Read my post in the thread above this one.

600 is a different beast.... You leave the tin on and raise the tin and steering box at the rear together as a unit and slip the trans out underneath the steering box... I am sure you have seen Zane's pix of a 600 split....

How do I find Zane's pix? Thanks for all the response.

 

[MarkB_MI]

All you need to do is to take the weight off the steering box. Really you're bending the tin more than anything. When I split my tractor, I lifted the steering wheel with a come-along hung from a 2x4 laying across the roof trusses of my garage.

 

[TonyIN]

If I interpreted this right - you have one of the metal/aluminum frame carports. Not sure what size but is it the "one step better than a canvas tent - but not a garage" carport? Been thinking about one of those myself for another application.

If so, those tubes are not designed to carry much weight - they probably do more work laterally than in supporting down weight. However, you're not putting that much weight on them. If you can spread the weight out so you don't risk crimping a tube that would be good (wide straps, 2x block, etc.). Odds are if it will support you doing a pull-up, you should be ok based on the weights others are giving.

So there's your answer from a building standpoint. I'll leave the tractor answers to those way better qualified than me.

Good luck.

Tony