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504

04-18-2006 19:06:55

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I asked this on the AC board but I didn`t get an answer. I pick up a D-17 with a Swartz wide front but it will not turn short enough to turn from the road into the driveway without backing up. Anyone have a thought? thanks 504

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Janicholson

04-19-2006 06:39:34

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Re: D-17 on the right board in reply to 504, 04-18-2006 19:06:55

Geometry is the answer on this one.

Take off both tie rods (either end) and jack the axle on one side.
Use a ruler and measure the travel of the steering arm on that spindle from full left to the frame, to full right to the frame.

Next, turn rhe steering wheel full lock right and measure the center steering arm to frame. Then full lock left, measure to same point on frame.

These distances should be very close to the same.

If not the arms on the spindles, or the center arm, need to be chamged in length.

Shorter spindle arms may be more difficult than lengthening the center arm, and more visible.
Good luck, JimN

Be sure all cutting and welding are done professionally, as safety is dependent on quality.

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Tom Jongbloedt

04-19-2006 00:48:05

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Re: D-17 on the right board in reply to 504, 04-18-2006 19:06:55

Hello; Does the steering arm that the tie rods bolt to, does it look long enough. The longer the steering arm the more it will swing to the right and left. Or was there not enough room or clearance for it. So it was shortened to fit? try to compare the length to another D17. All so count the total number of turns the steering wheel makes from right to left on both tractors to make sure its not in your gear-box good luck Tom

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JMS/MN

04-18-2006 20:50:47

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Re: D-17 on the right board in reply to 504, 04-18-2006 19:06:55

Are there adjustable stops that can be reset for a tighter radius? Curious how that Schwartz mounts on a D17- does it use the pivot hole in the front casting with a wishbone to the clutch area? Could be that the AC steering arm is too short for that wide front. Can you fab an extension on it?

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Harlen Larson

04-18-2006 19:55:42

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Re: D-17 on the right board in reply to 504, 04-18-2006 19:06:55

I have a D17 wide front and it turns in very tight circles. I would have to agree with Michael, something in there just isn't compatible.

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Michael Soldan

04-18-2006 19:22:37

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Re: D-17 on the right board in reply to 504, 04-18-2006 19:06:55

504, my experience with a D17 is that they were a very manouvreable tractor, my neighbour had one and I used to cultivate for him and help with the haying, I'm wondering why there is a Swartz front end on an Allis? I am wondering if the steering gear on the Allis does not allow enough travel to activate the Schartz front to its full cycle left and right, I'd be looking for an Allis front end for it at the local boneyard..good luck getting it figured out...Mike in Exeter Ontario

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504

04-18-2006 22:08:07

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Re: D-17 on the right board in reply to Michael Soldan, 04-18-2006 19:22:37

It does not even get close to the stops(I have another d-17 with the AC front end)Well when you pick up a good 17 for 1200.00 you just have to work on one end other the other!

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