DanD Posted May 31, 2014 Posted May 31, 2014 Just uploaded a video of my 2000 Sovereign with power steering and an Al Eden Command conversion. I'm not claiming this is an exciting video, but the tractor and the grass look nice!
leeave96 Posted June 1, 2014 Posted June 1, 2014 Nice video! It looks so effortless and easy mowing! Whoever was doing the video did a nice job, very steady too! Only thing I would change is the length of the video. It's to short...
steve-wis Posted June 1, 2014 Posted June 1, 2014 Nice tractor, sounds very solid. Al did a great job on those conversions, you should enjoy many years with that tractor. Thanks for posting the video!
DanD Posted June 1, 2014 Author Posted June 1, 2014 quote:Originally posted by leeave96Nice video! It looks so effortless and easy mowing! Whoever was doing the video did a nice job, very steady too! Only thing I would change is the length of the video. It's to short... id="quote">id="quote">Well, there is actually about 5 or 6 minutes more...but I cut it back because it even got boring for me to watch much longer!! LOL
DanD Posted June 1, 2014 Author Posted June 1, 2014 quote:Originally posted by steve-wisNice tractor, sounds very solid. Al did a great job on those conversions, you should enjoy many years with that tractor. Thanks for posting the video! id="quote">id="quote">Thanks. After I installed the new engine I sent Al some pictures and he used a couple of them on his website. I believe these two are the ones he used.
DanD Posted June 1, 2014 Author Posted June 1, 2014 The only other thing I would like to do with this tractor (besides fix the ripped seat) is to install the large rubber coupler between the engine and the BGB. My father has a Sovereign that originally came with the Command and has the rubber coupler and it is a lot quieter since it I believe dampens some of the gear backlash in the box when running at lower speeds. I have one of the rubber couplers ready to go...just need to find the proper driveshaft yet. Have been watching ebay for a used one. I see they are available new for about $100 but a used one would do for this purpose.
Burntime Posted June 1, 2014 Posted June 1, 2014 I know it feels smoother. I used the kt adapter in mine. You really can tell a difference with a tiller on it. It also seems to have less chirp when you engage the cone clutch. It could just be like a washed car feels better. Not sure.
PhanDad Posted June 1, 2014 Posted June 1, 2014 Dan, Love that video! Your Triad driveshaft is the correct length to work with the rubber coupler. Next would be a KT-17 driveshaft with the short nose. Several folks are running this way without issue. IMO, I think running a rubber coupler is better than the spacers used in Al's kits after the rubber couplers were NLA. Best is the Command driveshaft with the long nose since the long nose fits in the Kohler front driveshaft adapter and does the centering; the rubber coupling only has torsional forces.
stakemyster Posted June 1, 2014 Posted June 1, 2014 Hi, I have a 98 Simnplicity Sovereign It wont start but sometime when you walk by it starts right up,And Runs Beautiful Like there isnt anything wrong with it! Most times when you turn the key it does nothing at all. Someone said it could be the Safety Interlock System or seat safety switch, Does anyone have any ideas, what it could be? or am i thinking right about the Safety Interlock System? Thank You Very Much for any help You can give!
Brettw Posted June 1, 2014 Posted June 1, 2014 Dan, Watched the video closely, and I must say, the power steering on my Sovereign does not respond as effortlessly or quickly as yours, even with pressures being adjusted. Yours appears to be working the way it should, mine, not so much. Nice tractor and with that repower, good for another 20 years.
Talntedmrgreen Posted June 1, 2014 Posted June 1, 2014 Like a commercial! Brett...I would like to see how hour PS responds. Dan's is how mine have been. Sovereign, self install on the 7790, Sunstar and Legacys. All have been very swift.
fishnwiz Posted June 1, 2014 Posted June 1, 2014 Rob You can pull the plug on the bottom of the seat and use a jumper wire between the to female ends and bypass the seat a switch....at least you would eliminate that switch as being the issue.
DanD Posted June 2, 2014 Author Posted June 2, 2014 I would like to have the correct Command shaft since it takes care of the centering issue. I'm not in any hurry since I'm all set up and running now, but I think one should turn up some day. quote:Originally posted by PhanDadDan,Love that video!Your Triad driveshaft is the correct length to work with the rubber coupler. Next would be a KT-17 driveshaft with the short nose. Several folks are running this way without issue. IMO, I think running a rubber coupler is better than the spacers used in Al's kits after the rubber couplers were NLA.Best is the Command driveshaft with the long nose since the long nose fits in the Kohler front driveshaft adapter and does the centering; the rubber coupling only has torsional forces. id="quote">id="quote">
JoggerFogger Posted June 5, 2014 Posted June 5, 2014 quote:Originally posted by DanDI'm not claiming this is an exciting video, but the tractor and the grass look nice! id="quote">id="quote">Love it. Watched every bit of it. And I'm not crazy.I really wish I hadn't see that power steering in action. I've been saying "pshaw" to people that claim they need/want power steering, but seeing you palm the steering like that makes me green with envy.That engine makes my tractor sound like it's 100 years old.Nice stuff indeed. When my motor blows up I'll buy one of those.-Kevin
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