Re: Marion 5561 Stripping Shovel
 

Thanks for reminding me. You counted correctly. This is something I may need to look into about producing them from cast iron. I need to find a foundry that is willing to work with a 1 off deal like this. They will measure about 2.625'' W x 1.125'' L x .5'' thick.

Re: Marion 5561 Stripping Shovel
 

Steve , A guy I bought a vice from in lancaster Knows an Amish guy that will do that type of stuff . He got some nonexistent hendey parts cast from him . I can get his name ans number if you want .

Re: Marion 5561 Stripping Shovel
 

Nice work Steve, the scans came out great. That will save alot of drawing time.:)

Re: Marion 5561 Stripping Shovel
 

I've heard of the guy you mentioned. Yes, get me his number. I know of some Cat collectors that have had work done by him also.

Re: Marion 5561 Stripping Shovel
 

No progress on this project due to no time at all, but came across this video today that sparked my interest. This video gives a very detailed view of the gearing that makes one of these machine move.
https://youtu.be/N3gJx393fUI

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Re: Marion 5561 Stripping Shovel
 

Where did you locate the info and did you run onto anything on the small truck mounted shovels like the 1/2 yard Michigan's or American's. my dad ran one for years I also ran the American some my first year in the working world. Like most young people didn't get any photos as they would be around for ever. Sure would like some info now.:bounce:

Re: Marion 5561 Stripping Shovel
 

That is an interesting video steve. Like you I was watching the drive gears. I tried to follow the drive train but I could not see the gears that were turning the bevel gears that attached to the main shafts. Everything else makes sense except in one close-up of the small gears outside the track frames, 2-of them didn't seem to be meshing. (Wear maybe) or possibly I just couldn't see it that good. I was also amazed in one of the close-ups at how much the bucket twisted from side to side during loading. I guess that is why the stick broke occasionally on these monsters. Nice video, I saved that to one of my favorites.