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PAUL8N

05-07-2001 19:10:49




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Had to do some work with the 8n. In one day I smashed my left thumb nail. Also a few steering wheel burns across the wrist. Is there something that I can add to the steering to stop this from happeneing? How about a shock installed somewhere to keep this steering wheel from spinning faster rpm then an 8n motor can produce? I love my 8n but god forbid a rock gets in the way of the front tire. From what I understand an 8n can produce 28 hp on its best day but why can the steering produce 50hp. I am getting ready to consider putting her up for sale. If this is my destiny what would be my next tractor? Thanks in advance for any info, Paul

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Dave in Mo

05-08-2001 09:25:34




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 Re: OUCH AGAIN in reply to PAUL8N, 05-07-2001 19:10:49  
What happened to your gloves you had on, Right?



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Drifter

05-08-2001 08:43:19




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 Re: OUCH AGAIN in reply to PAUL8N, 05-07-2001 19:10:49  
Many dirt bike racers use a rotary hydraulic stabilizer to prevent the same problem when the front tire hits a rock and jerks the handlebar. The stabilizers are very specific to motorcycles and expensive ($500) but something similar could be constructed for a tractor. They also have an adjustment knob to prevent increased steering effort. Possibly a 50/50 (compression/rebound) shock or steering stabilizer for a light vehicle would work well enough.

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Brent D

05-08-2001 08:38:16




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 Re: OUCH AGAIN in reply to PAUL8N, 05-07-2001 19:10:49  
You need one of these- A shock absorber or similar might prevent the front wheels from moving fast enough and could cause steering damage somewhere.

Seems to be a rash of this topic on the board today.

Brent



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Richard Fazio

05-08-2001 08:45:57




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 Re: Re: OUCH AGAIN in reply to Brent D, 05-08-2001 08:38:16  
Does anyone know if these are available anywhere? I've had my wrist hurt also. Would love to get one of these for my 2N.



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Brent D

05-08-2001 08:59:29




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 Re: Re: Re: OUCH AGAIN in reply to Richard Fazio, 05-08-2001 08:45:57  
Just did a search of the archives on Kosch and found the thread below. It might help. Let me know what you find.

Brent



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Brent D

05-08-2001 08:52:29




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 Re: Re: Re: OUCH AGAIN in reply to Richard Fazio, 05-08-2001 08:45:57  
You might try the BigBook or some other yellow pages on line. The photo shows that this orginally came out of Columbus Nebraska - so that would be a place to start to search, but I would guess that you need to look for a used one. I've only seen them mentioned one other time on this site.

Brent



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Charlie in TX

05-08-2001 07:23:10




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 Re: OUCH AGAIN in reply to PAUL8N, 05-07-2001 19:10:49  
I would think something like a stearing stablizer as used on 4x4 trucks would work.



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tlak

05-08-2001 04:51:26




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 Re: OUCH AGAIN in reply to PAUL8N, 05-07-2001 19:10:49  
Wont help you now but as I build I turn it over after various steps to check for ease of movement. If something goes wrong you catch it right then.



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Dave iN Alberta

05-07-2001 22:32:19




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 Re: OUCH AGAIN in reply to PAUL8N, 05-07-2001 19:10:49  
Go for a 2n! Never stray far from a good thing!!



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Scott(Ks.)

05-07-2001 21:20:28




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 Re: OUCH AGAIN in reply to PAUL8N, 05-07-2001 19:10:49  
Paul,

I trimmed my trees up high enough that I could get in close with my finish mower. I was watching the mower so I wouldn't hit the tree with it. I didn't, I hit it with the front hub. You're right the steering wheel picks up speed rather quickly. Now I have a red swollen bloody looking strawberry on the top of my arm. I thought I knew better. I never wrap my thumbs in the wheel, but they can still reach out and bite you.

Years ago my son was mowing and caught a fence post with the same tractor and broke his wrist.

SAFETY FIRST!! Don't do as I do, do as I say.

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