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L.Ford

11-23-2004 22:54:05

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I have a 44 2n..I don't have the coresponding service manual. on the front vertical steering spindles, there's a strap clamp hanging there with the bolt missing. it seems to me these clamps must have clamped around the bottom of the spindle bore, but what for? do they retain a bushing or something? the spindle seems secure without them.

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Russ in SoCal

11-24-2004 17:51:05

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Quarantined behind chain link fence in reply to L.Ford, 11-23-2004 22:54:05

L.Ford,
Since that"s what is used at the end of a chain link fence to secure the fabric to the endpost, my guess is that paintjob was quarantined at one time.
Russ (jes" kiddin")

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L.Ford

11-24-2004 12:39:30

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Okay, Here's a pic. in reply to L.Ford, 11-23-2004 22:54:05

here's an image of "what I'm talking about" .
the clamps fit perfectly on the shoulder at the bottom of the axel extension., I'm curious .. if they aren't part of the assembly, then what the hell are they? thanks again for the responses.

-Lee

http://www.boomspeed.com/borm/axext.jpg

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Dell (WA)

11-24-2004 13:02:09

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Re: Okay, Here's a pic. in reply to L.Ford, 11-24-2004 12:39:30

Lee..... ....welp, yer bracketts AIN'T STANDARD. And iff'n it ain't intuitively obvious what they're on there for and iff'n it bothers you, remov'em. (but don't throw'em away, ya nevers knows) Simple, eh?..... ....Dell

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L.Ford

11-24-2004 14:18:19

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Re: Okay, Here's a pic. in reply to Dell (WA), 11-24-2004 13:02:09

thanks Dell.. not standard. that's mainly what I wanted to know. as far as removing them, I'll take comfort in your approval as I frisbee them into the scrap box.
If it's intuitively obvious what they're there for, my intuition has failed. still hoping someone can identify them anyway. just curiosity.

-Lee

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Bob

11-24-2004 16:56:22

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Re: Okay, Here's a pic. in reply to L.Ford, 11-24-2004 14:18:19

The may have mounted a "row divider", or shield for use when cultivating row crops, to gently move the plants aside, so the wheel wouldn't run over leaves of the plants.

I have never seen an "N" set up like that, but such shields are common on various other tractors used for cultivating row crops.

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L.Ford

11-24-2004 17:25:10

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Re: Okay, Here's a pic. in reply to Bob, 11-24-2004 16:56:22

thanks bob!

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Russ in SoCal

11-24-2004 10:03:05

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Re: what's the function of these strap clamps on t in reply to L.Ford, 11-23-2004 22:54:05

L.Ford,
The part that bolts to the center axle and has the vertical tube to contain the spindle is the "axle extension." At a guess, someone used the clamps to hold a vertical rod to use as a guide when cultivating. There is a real live tool for that, but an enterprising individual may have made their own version. Better than trying to look back over your shoulder; just keep the stick aligned with the previous row.
Russ

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L.Ford

11-24-2004 08:41:01

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Re: what's the function of these strap clamps on t in reply to L.Ford, 11-23-2004 22:54:05

Thanks for the reply Jeb, but Perhaps I'm using the wrong terms to describe the parts in question. let's see if I can improve my description.
I'm not talking about the wheel spindle. I'm talking
about the vertical spindle/tube combination at each end of the front axle that enables the wheels/hubs to turn. there's a strap clamp at the bottom of these steering spindles. I was wondering what the strap clamp function is, since on my 2n they're missing the bolts and just hanging there, begging me to get new bolts at put them right.
anyone knowing the official terminology regarding this assembly is welcome to reply and educate me.:-)

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OH Boy

11-24-2004 08:58:07

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Re: what's the function of these strap clamps on t in reply to L.Ford, 11-24-2004 08:41:01

I think we all need a picture so we can see what you are talking about.

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Jeb2N

11-24-2004 09:42:30

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Re: what's the function of these strap clamps on t in reply to OH Boy, 11-24-2004 08:58:07

I agree. When looking at the tractor, all you should see is the axle extension casting and the little elbow of the spindle down at the bottom, and the hub. Nothing else moves. Even the thrust bearing cups for the spindles are cast into the axle exstention. In short, there are NO, ZERO, NADA loose jangly parts originally equipped on the N's front end spindle area and I highly doubt something broke loose or it would be painfully obvious.

Nothing in that area uses a bolted clamp type of retainer other than the tie rod ends and there's a big size difference there. Again, I chalk it up to leftovers and "bonus parts" from the previous owner.

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Jeb2N

11-24-2004 04:04:30

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Re: what's the function of these strap clamps on t in reply to L.Ford, 11-23-2004 22:54:05

Never heard of, nor seen, anything like what you describe. Rest assured that the wheel/hub is held onto the spindle by a castleated nut inside the hub and all the bearings and seals are pressed in from the spindle side of the hub. If there is anything loose and flopping around on the spindle, it's either the remnants of a bearing/seal or (more than likely) just some miscellaneous article left over from a prior "experiment" where somebody tried something. I say don't worry about it but feel free to post a picture of it if it still worries you.

Jeb
1947 2N #299417

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