Marion 5561 Stripping Shovel

[Jared]

Wow, I'm not looking forward to making 74 track pads for my 25B and if I didn't miscount you've got 304!

[9W Monighan]

Originally Posted by Jared

Wow, I'm not looking forward to making 74 track pads for my 25B and if I didn't miscount you've got 304!

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.

[ihbuilder]

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 .

[Car5858]

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

[9W Monighan]

Originally Posted by ihbuilder

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 .

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.

[9W Monighan]

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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[littleiron]

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.