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BX2360, FEL, MMM, BX2750D snowblower. 1953 Minneapolis Moline ZAU
Any ideas?
Bought it used 10 years ago.
Not sure I did all of this, it's been out of whack for a long while.
I probably didn't help it when I added the long adapters to make it work with my quick hitch.
I seldom push in reverse, which is how this might have happened?
Done a LOT of work with this box blade. Probably my favorite implement.
The piece that's bent is 1/2"x3". Other side is straight.
I'd rather not heat it and take tempering out. That's the main draw-point for the blade.
After taking lift pins out, my ideas are:
Left in photo is the bent side
It’s off 3/8” or so. Also not plumb anymore.
Plumb probably isn't a big deal if I can just get it straightened out.....
PS - - @nerwin, this could be one of your projects should you make your way to CNY......
Bought it used 10 years ago.
Not sure I did all of this, it's been out of whack for a long while.
I probably didn't help it when I added the long adapters to make it work with my quick hitch.
I seldom push in reverse, which is how this might have happened?
Done a LOT of work with this box blade. Probably my favorite implement.
The piece that's bent is 1/2"x3". Other side is straight.
I'd rather not heat it and take tempering out. That's the main draw-point for the blade.
After taking lift pins out, my ideas are:
- A pipe clamp for woodworking. Got several of them. Try to draw it back to other side.
- Use 2 pipe clamps on the offending metal, with two "guides" like angle iron or 2x wood (?) and straighten that way.
- Some all-thread with fender washers on both sides of bent side - - same idea - draw them together from straight side. Might ensure draws back and makes sure bent side is plumb?!?!?
Left in photo is the bent side
It’s off 3/8” or so. Also not plumb anymore.
Plumb probably isn't a big deal if I can just get it straightened out.....
PS - - @nerwin, this could be one of your projects should you make your way to CNY......
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