DavidG Posted August 11, 2003 Posted August 11, 2003 Well I got my newly aqired Hydro lift installed over the week end . Really looking forward to trying it out, but the resto/rebuild on the B-10 that it's in, isn't to the point yet where I can start the engine. Still need to connect the fuel tank and do some minor wiring. Anyway, I see that you have to remove the left side cover because of the space the hydro unit takes up. I'm not too happy that this has to be left off , as the whole left side is now totally exposed to the elements. Did Simplicity ever make a modified side plate, or has anyone made up their own? I understand that you need to get access to the drain and fill plugs, and couldn't completely cover the unit because of the lines, and the control lever, but I would think partial coverage would be better than none at all. Any thoughts on this? Maybe I'm making too much out of this. Dave
Kent Posted August 11, 2003 Posted August 11, 2003 There wasn't one for the B-10/B-12/Big Ten with hydraulic lift. The B-110/112/210/212 had a short side cover that hides the bottom of the fuel tank. Here's a pic from the field installation manual... [img]http://www.simpletractors.com/images/hydraulics/figure13_small.jpg[/img]
DavidG Posted August 12, 2003 Author Posted August 12, 2003 Thanks for the info Kent. I have some .032 t6 aluminum sheet . I think I'll play around with a design for a partial cover. Maybe I'll use some small knobs or thumbscrews so it can be removed easily for service. Dave
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