Reproduction Snail Drum - progress

G.T. · 04-14-2016, 02:13 PM

Hi Ed! Yes, it, the strut assist kit, is offered by G.T. Specialties, they cost $55.00 for the kit, same price if you want to send me the loader to put the axil in for the mounting pin/stud?....

... It actually helps quite a bit in the loading sequence of the drum operation... I developed it when we first started working out the problems on the drum mags.. The first thing we noticed was the mag catch notch was degrading badly from a point that was already marginal?... When we re-weld that area, we now use a hardening rod, same as what is used on blades and buckets to restore their working edges... harder, but not heat treated?... The strut still makes a big difference on loading stability and positive function....

... best to all, til...lat'r....GT

04-14-2016, 02:13 PM	#11
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,530 Thanks: 1,334 Thanked 3,711 Times in 1,014 Posts	strut thingy! Hi Ed! Yes, it, the strut assist kit, is offered by G.T. Specialties, they cost $55.00 for the kit, same price if you want to send me the loader to put the axil in for the mounting pin/stud?.... ... It actually helps quite a bit in the loading sequence of the drum operation... I developed it when we first started working out the problems on the drum mags.. The first thing we noticed was the mag catch notch was degrading badly from a point that was already marginal?... When we re-weld that area, we now use a hardening rod, same as what is used on blades and buckets to restore their working edges... harder, but not heat treated?... The strut still makes a big difference on loading stability and positive function.... ... best to all, til...lat'r....GT