Allis Chalmers D17 with homemade cab

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1938 B, 79 Dynamark 11/36 6spd, 95 Weed-Eater 16hp, 2010 Bolens 14hp

I wanted to get it together to see if it would work for me. It did. So far.

I do not have heat in the cab yet and one window was out. It was around 20 degrees out and it was plenty comfortable. The seat is nice, except at road speed which is a little harsh. Might get a suspension seat from my cousin. Depends on height.

I plowed the church today and it took 1 hour. It usually took about 45 minutes with my pickup. Both at my leisure, not for time. So, its good enough for sure. In third gear high range on the power director. Did not spin a tire, however, snow was not of the wet variety. Also, the transmission noises have seem to quiet a little bit, maybe because everything is getting lubed now. I still think I may need a new input shaft bearing. Tranny sings a little until I push the clutch in. Sounding better the more I use it, but, a bearing is a bearing and it probably need a new one.

It has a 7'6" Western old cable style, with new motor and brand new cables. I have new hoses in the shed from about 25 years ago that will go on when the new couplers get here.

I will be looking for a 9' old style blade, or newer if it fits the frame, and then I will be in high cotton.

Rain tomorrow night.....

Just sayin,

Carl

you can put some pro-wings; on the snow plow ' that will make it a little over 9 feet. useing the same 7 1/2 foot plow. will work alot better' keeps the snow in the blade' don't run off as bad.

Update

Made a weight box for the back. Made it to hold two 500 lb weights. Gave it a try and while traction improved a bunch (was not too bad before, just on ice) it will push sideways if plow angled and a heavy push.

Overengineered.

Will try one 500 pounder tomorrow.

Otherwise, plow set-up is working great. Next, I'm going to work on an foot throttle. Am thinking of a decelerator like on a dozer, with the clutch. I.e., when you push in the clutch the motor goes to idle or thereabouts.

Basically, motor revs unecesarily when changing from forward to reverse, etc. Just a thought for now.

LOL

500 pounds. Will make two wood blocks to take up space on each side of weight. Powder coat this summer. Might engineer a better hold down by then.

Standoff picture with two weights..

I cant help but throw this out there. The throttle shaft is too long, but its a universal fit style, hence the threads all the way to the end of the shaft. Why don't you get out the ole hacksaw and shorten the end of the shaft? You shouldn't ever need the end there.

I didn't do it! It was a short, fat, tall, skinny guy that looked like me!

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chaskaduo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 26 Nov 2016 Location: Twin Cities Points: 5200	Post Options Post Reply Quote chaskaduo Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 Nov 2018 at 4:34pm
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DaveKamp Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 12 Apr 2010 Location: LeClaire, Ia Points: 5836	Post Options Post Reply Quote DaveKamp Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 Nov 2018 at 8:14pm
	That is a Full Vision cab... it's identical to the unit I installed on my WD project tractor, and I have a second one, disassembled, in my barn. The reason it appears slightly 'homemade', is because the hinges have been replaced with door hinges, and the rear windows have been replaced with RV/school bus type 'sliders'... neither being 'bad' mods, but the individual who did this, was clearly NOT the same guy who modified the radiator shell to provide clearance for the alternator... But it's a sweet setup... One of these days, I need to get my WD project back into the shop and get going on it... obviously, it won't be ready for THIS winter... (sigh)...
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OldSchoolRecovery Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Silver Level Joined: 06 Nov 2015 Location: Eagle River, WI Points: 301	Post Options Post Reply Quote OldSchoolRecovery Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 Nov 2018 at 9:04pm
	I wanted to get it together to see if it would work for me. It did. So far. I do not have heat in the cab yet and one window was out. It was around 20 degrees out and it was plenty comfortable. The seat is nice, except at road speed which is a little harsh. Might get a suspension seat from my cousin. Depends on height. I plowed the church today and it took 1 hour. It usually took about 45 minutes with my pickup. Both at my leisure, not for time. So, its good enough for sure. In third gear high range on the power director. Did not spin a tire, however, snow was not of the wet variety. Also, the transmission noises have seem to quiet a little bit, maybe because everything is getting lubed now. I still think I may need a new input shaft bearing. Tranny sings a little until I push the clutch in. Sounding better the more I use it, but, a bearing is a bearing and it probably need a new one. It has a 7'6" Western old cable style, with new motor and brand new cables. I have new hoses in the shed from about 25 years ago that will go on when the new couplers get here. I will be looking for a 9' old style blade, or newer if it fits the frame, and then I will be in high cotton. Rain tomorrow night..... Just sayin, Carl

Ted J Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 05 Jul 2010 Location: La Crosse, WI Points: 18869	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ted J Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 Nov 2018 at 10:14pm
	Well Carl, that'll be a big help.....the ground is all frozen so I hope it doesn't rain too much. We sure don't need that!! The add ons are SO WELL done and the basics on the tractor have been let go. I just don't understand that.. If you go the route of putting in the correct rubber gaskets, make sure you have whomever cuts the glass, that they leave a 1/4" gap between the gasket and the glass. It needs the room to move to keep from breaking. Unlike a car that's pretty solid, these bend in all directions and thus need to move. I learned that years ago when I worked for Auto-Glass.
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dawntreader74 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 28 Oct 2013 Location: Manteno Points: 1770	Post Options Post Reply Quote dawntreader74 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 Nov 2018 at 10:50pm
	you can put some pro-wings; on the snow plow ' that will make it a little over 9 feet. useing the same 7 1/2 foot plow. will work alot better' keeps the snow in the blade' don't run off as bad.

OldSchoolRecovery Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Silver Level Joined: 06 Nov 2015 Location: Eagle River, WI Points: 301	Post Options Post Reply Quote OldSchoolRecovery Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 Nov 2018 at 11:03pm
	The pro wings are a little pricey. My niece's husband has a steel shop and makes wings. I have not seen his kit yet so if they look good and work I will post a picture. I am thinking that holding some of the snow will help. Just want to be able to roll it to one side also.

OldSchoolRecovery Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Silver Level Joined: 06 Nov 2015 Location: Eagle River, WI Points: 301	Post Options Post Reply Quote OldSchoolRecovery Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Jan 2019 at 6:08pm
	Update Made a weight box for the back. Made it to hold two 500 lb weights. Gave it a try and while traction improved a bunch (was not too bad before, just on ice) it will push sideways if plow angled and a heavy push. Overengineered. Will try one 500 pounder tomorrow. Otherwise, plow set-up is working great. Next, I'm going to work on an foot throttle. Am thinking of a decelerator like on a dozer, with the clutch. I.e., when you push in the clutch the motor goes to idle or thereabouts. Basically, motor revs unecesarily when changing from forward to reverse, etc. Just a thought for now. LOL

OldSchoolRecovery Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Silver Level Joined: 06 Nov 2015 Location: Eagle River, WI Points: 301	Post Options Post Reply Quote OldSchoolRecovery Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Jan 2019 at 6:09pm
	1000 pounds....

OldSchoolRecovery Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Silver Level Joined: 06 Nov 2015 Location: Eagle River, WI Points: 301	Post Options Post Reply Quote OldSchoolRecovery Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Jan 2019 at 6:11pm
	500 pounds. Will make two wood blocks to take up space on each side of weight. Powder coat this summer. Might engineer a better hold down by then.

OldSchoolRecovery Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Silver Level Joined: 06 Nov 2015 Location: Eagle River, WI Points: 301	Post Options Post Reply Quote OldSchoolRecovery Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Jan 2019 at 6:24pm
	Bolted through hitch..

OldSchoolRecovery Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Silver Level Joined: 06 Nov 2015 Location: Eagle River, WI Points: 301	Post Options Post Reply Quote OldSchoolRecovery Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Jan 2019 at 6:25pm
	Standoff picture with two weights..

allischalmerguy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Deep River, IA Points: 2880	Post Options Post Reply Quote allischalmerguy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Jan 2019 at 6:47pm
	what a super setup! I like it!
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	I cant help but throw this out there. The throttle shaft is too long, but its a universal fit style, hence the threads all the way to the end of the shaft. Why don't you get out the ole hacksaw and shorten the end of the shaft? You shouldn't ever need the end there.
	I didn't do it! It was a short, fat, tall, skinny guy that looked like me!

OldSchoolRecovery Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Silver Level Joined: 06 Nov 2015 Location: Eagle River, WI Points: 301	Post Options Post Reply Quote OldSchoolRecovery Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Jan 2019 at 7:29pm
	That is already done. Plus, the choke rod was upside down. Fixed that too. I'll get a pic of the fix..