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DaveSB 
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Posted: 05 May 2019 at 2:25pm |
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I have a 1948 WD with 3 bolt wide front end, can it be adjusted wider than it is currently or was that only an option on newer models? And if if can be adjusted, how is it done?
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1948 C, 1953 CA, 1948 WD, 1961 D-17 Series 2 Diesel, 1939 WC, 1957 D14
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Brian G. NY
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Posted: 05 May 2019 at 3:44pm |
If you look closely at the axle, it will be quite obvious that the width can be adjusted by using the available holes in the axle tube and movable sleeves on the tie rods.
Having said that.....you may have a big task ahead of you if you choose to do it. Years of rust on the axle stubs and tube as well as the tie rods and sleeves may require the use of some serious heat and hammering to free them.
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DaveSB
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Posted: 05 May 2019 at 8:20pm |
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Thanks for the reply, I’ll give it a try, but I’m sure you’re right in that it will be stuck. The tractor has been in the family since new, and I don’t ever remember the front being widened, so I bet it’s rusted up tight.
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Gerald J.
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Posted: 05 May 2019 at 9:37pm |
A 50/50 mix of Acetone and ATF is a strong rust remover. https://talk.newagtalk.com/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=722046&mid=6157267#M6157267Gerald J.
Edited by Gerald J. - 05 May 2019 at 9:40pm
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Sugarmaker
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Posted: 06 May 2019 at 7:00am |
I think I took my WD wide front apart to allow it to be able to move someday. I can tell you what not to do! Don't beat on the vertical spindle, they seem pretty rugged but can be caved in with a sledge and it can cause steering issues. crawl under the front end and look at the outer square tube that the inside rides in. I believe it is open all across the bottom. That is the key to getting this system loosened up if you can spread the joint it will break the rust and start the process. It may not be a easy task. But once freed up and some lube you should be good. Post some pictures. Regards, Chris
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D17 1958 (NFE), WD45 1954 (NFE), WD 1952 (NFE), WD 1950 (WFE), Allis F-40 forklift, Allis CA, Allis D14, Ford Jubilee, Many IH Cub Cadets, 32 Ford Dump, 65 Comet, 66 F100.
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DaveSB
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Posted: 06 May 2019 at 10:40am |
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Thanks Sugarmaker, that’s a good tip , I wasn’t aware of the opening on the bottom tube. I’ll start there with the mix the other member mentioned and see what I can get done. May take me awhile, but I’ll try to post some pictures
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Gary Burnett
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Posted: 06 May 2019 at 12:13pm |
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Something stationary on both sides and a com-a-long or winch to maintain constant pressure.Then add some heat.
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