11.00-20s will fit and bead up as well. These are 12.00 michelin XMLs below. But they do rub the sway bar.
You can also find 11.00 XZLs
Some SEEs came with 365 80 20s. They are out there
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You can also find 11.00 XZLs
Some SEEs came with 365 80 20s. They are out there
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They look big.... Should be good for another 5 mph on top end... Thanks
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You better not wait too much longer. I'm getting closer to having most of the SEE related stuff done. Of course, the actual operational part, which you may be most interested in, is about to start soon. Hopefully next week.
In an ideal world, your visit would coincide with having someone here who knows what they're doing when operating a SEE. I'll ask around.
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I have almost a dozen extinguishers in the garage, Ahab, so you don't need to bring one. Besides, I prefer Halon, Halonite, etc. as they don't make a mess.
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I'd suggest that you also bring eye protection and sun screen.
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What brake fluid should be used in the FLU419 for a complete flush and replacement? I thought DOT 5 but reading about the problems people had with this stuff I am beginning to wonder.
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We use dot5 silicon in our See and in other vehicles.
Don´t mix up with dot4 or dot 5.1 glycol based. this will cause damage.
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Thanks. Were the SEEs originally issued/fielded with Dot 5 (I am unable to take a sample of my SEE right now)?
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I'm happy to report that the SEE's bad visibility and heavier steering is at least partially restored.![DSCN0555[1].jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/473/473430-299092bf1aa86accd30915b42ffcd162.jpg "DSCN0555[1].jpg")
Used the crane to remove, move, and install the blade...and had to use the front suspension's lockout system to compress the front suspension. Otherwise the outriggers wouldn't quite clear the ground.![DSCN0548[1].jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/473/473433-725108af1cabd38843cf73ad718bc282.jpg "DSCN0548[1].jpg")
Apparently Schmidt didn't use the same jig for all the implements. Had to pry and push a bit to make the bolts line up with the holes.![DSCN0551[1].jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/473/473434-effdf465f79f9ce00ec48732b4e2bea7.jpg "DSCN0551[1].jpg")
Fewer Zerk fittings than on the loader, and only a 50 hour requirement, so this was a win win swap. Put anti seize on the bolts, then a big blob of grease into the void on top. That should make removal easier next time.
As an added bonus, now the e-brake isn't as essential again. Set the blade down, done. Except that I need to re-plumb the hoses. As it is, the blade goes down when the lever is pulled up, something I'd hopefully never get used to.![DSCN0556[1].jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/473/473435-c4df7be48f5255ea441ac12e64088264.jpg "DSCN0556[1].jpg")
Ahab: 86/28 today. Start packing.
Alpine44: Yes, the FLUs came with DOT 5.
Used the crane to remove, move, and install the blade...and had to use the front suspension's lockout system to compress the front suspension. Otherwise the outriggers wouldn't quite clear the ground.
Apparently Schmidt didn't use the same jig for all the implements. Had to pry and push a bit to make the bolts line up with the holes.
Fewer Zerk fittings than on the loader, and only a 50 hour requirement, so this was a win win swap. Put anti seize on the bolts, then a big blob of grease into the void on top. That should make removal easier next time.
As an added bonus, now the e-brake isn't as essential again. Set the blade down, done. Except that I need to re-plumb the hoses. As it is, the blade goes down when the lever is pulled up, something I'd hopefully never get used to.
Ahab: 86/28 today. Start packing.
Alpine44: Yes, the FLUs came with DOT 5.
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Guys I thought I would offer up my rear auger set-up for FLU419s. If you guys recall I got it all working but my soil was just too rocky being an old river bed. So what I have is the OEM bracket sold to the Army and two new hoses to attach to the auger and the bucket feed lines in the middle of the boom. I have $650 in this stuff. If you want it let me know and we can work up a fair number for it. By the way it looks like you can use nearly any skid steer auger and not just the LOWE I rented.
Here is what it looks like again...
Here is what it looks like again...
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Yes, original filled with DOT5 Silicon brake fluid. The US forces use this fluid because it is not hygroscopic like glycol based DOT4+3.
It good for long time storage off the vehicles.
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Wow, I didn't realize you had gotten the dozer attachment off the trencher. Definitely a nice acquisition.
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Almost ready to start pushing dirt now. Need to drill out the holes (don't laugh, I drilled two so far and it's a bi*#c) on the snow pusher to accept standard cutting edge bolts, then cut and weld two short Cat cutting edges to get the correct length and bolt spacing.
Between the dozer blade and the modified snow pusher, I should be able to create a small mountain out of hundreds of mole hills, which can then be exported and "put in storage".
In reality, the mole hills are prairie dog living quarters, and initially I'll probably be pushing cows out of the way first, then the dirt.
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There some more pics from the SEE tools at https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showt...rs-MV-of-the-month-2017-July-VOTE-HERE!/page5
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Mmm, FLU p*rn.
By the way, are you putting bigger pistons in the SEE? The one in the background looks a bit larger than stock.
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The hood and blade make for a new 3 color camo pattern
. Nice set up BTW
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It'll be a different 3-color pattern soon. I've started on that very poorly made and ill fitting fiberglass hood I bought a while back. First I need to decide on what to use for "mini scoops", to make room for the two things that won't fit under the hood. Yes, I had to cut two holes in the hood to make it lay down in place.The hood and blade make for a new 3 color camo pattern
What color it ends up being depends on what spray can I grab. I hate working with fiberglass, so it may end up pink.