Power Adjust Rim Jackscrew

[farmersamm]

Never got around to putting this up. Probably a year ago I'm thinking.

Needed to switch out a tire.

One of the jackscrews was cracked clean in half. No.........you can't buy a new one........most are different sizes. Second hand ones are usually in bad shape if you can find the right size. Believe me......I tried going down this road. Spent half a day on the phone, and in front of the screen,, then decided it was just as easy to make the stupid thing.

The thread was cut to tolerance, as spec'd in Machinery's. This is a situation where I'm not going to simply cut the thread to fit an old bolt. All of the bolts remaining on the tractor were in pretty lousy shape (machinist wise). This thread must fit any commercially available nut in the size. Thread mic's are VERY nice if you do a lot of threading
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Being as all of the nuts on the tractor are old, and slightly damaged, it's time for a new nut. Might as well go all in if you're gonna do it.

Because the screw was cut to tolerance, it could be used as a gauge for the thread in the nut. No need to make a plug gauge.

Can't turn a nut without flats.......................................................

 

[farmersamm]

At this point, it's time to finish the head of the screw.

Had to knock out a V block to hold the thing, then machine it

IMHO........unless you have the time, and equipment...........it's doggone near impossible to keep this old iron in the field. But, if you can keep slogging, it's cheaper than new tractor payments. I'm past the time in my life where this is "fun". At this point, it's just work, and simply a PITA.

 

[Jeremiah's Tractors]

It looks nice!

 

[showcrop]

Wow! Good work. It seems that at least twice a year I could use a lathe. But I don't have one so I slog through with some combination of drilling and grinding.

 

[glennster]

excellent work!

 

[teddy52food]

I also have fabricated a few parts over the years. I wish I had a mill too but there is one in the close neighborhood. You do nice work !

 

[SkipperII]

Nice job. To me, a good job of machining, is a work of art.

 

[m16ty]

Not familiar with Oliver spin out wheels, what is the purpose of this part?

 

[Texgasser1]

Darn fine job. You could sell those bad boys in a heart beat.

 

[joeysmith]

Jealous of the machine tools
Nice work

 

[GermantownGreen]

Not familiar with Oliver spin out wheels, what is t purpose of this part?

They were pushing to be the plow king at that time, goes back to 56' on the Super series. Then the three digits and on. Set wide tire tread for discing, pulling, stability, set narrowing for the correct plow settings or picker too, or cultivating. GG Wes

 

[oliverkid]

Seeing that out local John Deere dealer has 2 service tr

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IMHO........unless you have the time, and equipment...........it's doggone near impossible to keep this old iron in the field. But, if you can keep slogging, it's cheaper than new tractor payments. I'm past the time in my life where this is "fun". At this point, it's just work, and simply a PITA

Seeing how our

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At this point, it's time to finish the head of the screw.
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Had to knock out a V block to hold the thing, then machine it
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IMHO........unless you have the time, and equipment...........it's doggone near impossible to keep this old iron in the field. But, if you can keep slogging, it's cheaper than new tractor payments. I'm past the time in my life where this is "fun". At this point, it's just work, and simply a PITA.

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At this point, it's time to finish the head of the screw.
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Had to knock out a V block to hold the thing, then machine it
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IMHO........unless you have the time, and equipment...........it's doggone near impossible to keep this old iron in the field. But, if you can keep slogging, it's cheaper than new tractor payments. I'm past the time in my life where this is "fun". At this point, it's just work, and simply a PITA.

I’m friends with one of the mobile mechanics for the local John Deere dealer. Seeing how they have 2 service trucks on the road and they are going 12-14 hours a day at least 6 days a week or more in the busy seasons, it’s fair to say that the new stuff isn’t any better. And unlike this where you can make your own parts if need be, my buddy says about 50% of his day is spent with a diagnostic tool hooked up just trying to figure out why some electronic component isn’t doing what it’s supposed to.

 

[m16ty]

They were pushing to be the plow king at that time, goes back to 56' on the Super series. Then the three digits and on. Set wide tire tread for discing, pulling, stability, set narrowing for the correct plow settings or picker too, or cultivating. GG Wes

I know what spin out wheels are, but any of them I dealt with you didn’t have to have a tool to do it.

 

[Janicholson]

The billet jack is now the envy of the remaining "common jacks" of a different "cast" Jim

 

[Destroked 450]

Looks like the same jack screws my 4000 Ford has

 

[farmersamm]

Looks like the same jack screws my 4000 Ford has
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Probably "look" pretty close to what you have. I've seen some from Miller Tire that look to be the ones for a Ford, or something that like the Ford. Mine are larger diameter. Almost impossible to find, unless you can get them used.

Type B Jack Screw Package RR90002

Jack Screw Package RR90002 for Power Adjust Rear Wheels with Rails

www.millertire.com

This is the only new stuff out there,, as far as I could discover. They're not suitable for the Oliver.

 

[Ray,IN]

Looks like the same jack screws my 4000 Ford has
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My MF135 has spin-out rims.