Model D

[Wild Bill 2 u]

I am taking a break from Harley building, so I picked this grader up to build, I do NOT restore anything. I am looking for a few things, a complete scarifier or just dimensions of one, I could use a stock hydraulic cylinder that raises and lowers it, or not, I can fab these things just looking to see if there are any parts floating around? And if its cheaper to buy vs build? I am having a gas tank made up at my local iron mongers should be ready in a few days he said. If anyone has use for the propane conversion that is on it? Let me know as I will not be using that, I am a horse trader so if you want that I will trade stuff. This ol girl has been ridden hard and put away wet one night to many. The steering box has been taken away and some one added a ram, it steers with a tiller.....................thats going as well. I am going to mod on a chevy truck power steering box. I am thinking either OD Green or the Desert tan military colors it will NOT be A/C colors. Thanks all...........Wild Bill

 

[Wild Bill 2 u]

So after all the years of just sitting I put a new starter in this checked the mag it had a very weak spark and attempted to fire this up................it started and ran for 5-8 seconds, it sounded awesome alot like an old English single cylinder thumper motorcycle! The mag appears to have just died? I know a little about them from the days I used to build Indian motorcycles.........I know enough about them to just buy a BRAND NEW one and don't waste my time trying to rebuild this old FM one! I picked up a BRAND NEW Wico and as soon as it gets here? I will get this thing fully running. I did pull off the propane comversion boxed it all up and if anyone wants to use propane? I will sell or trade this conversion.

 

[thepumpguysc]

That's an interesting old machine.. I especially like the "muffler" set-up.. Lol

 

[Wild Bill 2 u]

That's an interesting old machine.. I especially like the "muffler" set-up.. Lol

I am afraid that is gone now

 

[d9gdon]

Those graders will last forever with some care. They were well built.

 

[Wild Bill 2 u]

Those graders will last forever with some care. They were well built.

I'm afraid this one was ridden hard and put away wet one night to many! I will get her straightened out, do a few custom things and have it working and looking good in short order!

 

[old-iron-habit]

I'm afraid this one was ridden hard and put away wet one night to many! I will get her straightened out, do a few custom things and have it working and looking good in short order!

Please keep us posted as you go along. I seen a very clean former DNR Model D a while back that had a 4 cylinder JD diesel in it. They are a very well built little machine.

 

[Wild Bill 2 u]

I had figured this thing to have a stuck motor my original plan was to adapt a Kubota V2203DI I have sitting in my shop as an extra. This gas motor fired so for now it stays!!! Those Kubota V motors are easy to adapt into anything. I put one in a old German Holder tractor I own, the conversion took me a day and a half and it was running.

 

[Wild Bill 2 u]

Ordered in a new mag and radiator today gas tank to be picked up tomorrow. The front of the soft cab (in above pics) is also for sale or trade now. I pulled cab, hood, and grill off today and taking it out for sand blasting tomorrow. The frame, blade etc will be blasted in a week or so. I will be painting it all at that point I was going to search or fab the rest of the cab up but decided to go with the cab as it was made.

 

[waltyer willis]

Any information on shipping dimensions and weight of 1954 model
d?

 

[Wild Bill 2 u]

Any information on shipping dimensions and weight of 1954 model
d?

my email is evilklown4u@aol.com youy need to give me your email if you want me to send you spec sheet

 

[Wild Bill 2 u]

Does ANYONE know of a source of parts machines? I need a few small parts I could mill them out but would rather simply buy them! I need 2 tie rod ends the ones that look like a clevis? ANY HELP ANYONE? Thanks

 

[d9gdon]

Does ANYONE know of a source of parts machines? I need a few small parts I could mill them out but would rather simply buy them! I need 2 tie rod ends the ones that look like a clevis? ANY HELP ANYONE? Thanks

Here's one in Ohio that's been dismantled:
https://www.machinerytrader.com/lis...equipment/manufacturer/allis-chalmers/model/d

Also, MinnParr bought the leftover parts from Fiat Allis. They have some NOS parts. You can also download a parts manual from them for free.

https://www.minnpar.com/

https://www.minnpar.com/manuals3.as...LS&SFName=ALLIS CHALMERS MOTOR GRADER MANUALS

I have heard that those tie rod ends are getting scarce for the Allis Chalmers M65 which came right after the DD series...it may be the same part as yours. I have two, but the one I'd sell would be $450.

 

[Wild Bill 2 u]

Here's one in Ohio that's been dismantled:
https://www.machinerytrader.com/lis...equipment/manufacturer/allis-chalmers/model/d

Also, MinnParr bought the leftover parts from Fiat Allis. They have some NOS parts. You can also download a parts manual from them for free.

https://www.minnpar.com/

https://www.minnpar.com/manuals3.asp?FName=MOTOR GRADER MANUALS&SFName=ALLIS CHALMERS MOTOR GRADER MANUALS

I have heard that those tie rod ends are getting scarce for the Allis Chalmers M65 which came right after the DD series...it may be the same part as yours. I have two, but the one I'd sell would be $450.

Thanks for the info checked them out a while back they have nothing................at $450.00? I would mill them out of a block of steel......................my old mill-rite milling machine works great! Thanks anyway

 

[Wild Bill 2 u]

Thanks for the info checked them out a while back they have nothing................at $450.00? I would mill them out of a block of steel......................my old mill-rite milling machine works great! Thanks anyway

Phil Hunt sells them brand for $150.00 and good used for 75.00 they are down under in AU

 

[DIYDAVE]

Does ANYONE know of a source of parts machines? I need a few small parts I could mill them out but would rather simply buy them! I need 2 tie rod ends the ones that look like a clevis? ANY HELP ANYONE? Thanks

Try over at the unofficial Allis Chalmers forum, they have a classified page, and they are a good buncha guys there, who may be able to help you...

 

[Wild Bill 2 u]

Try over at the unofficial Allis Chalmers forum, they have a classified page, and they are a good buncha guys there, who may be able to help you...

Thank You......................

 

[Wild Bill 2 u]

Never had any luck finding a front axle, and not for trying I searched the USA including this site~!!! I did find parts from some clown in Australia he is a massive rip off not to mention shipping is more expensive than the parts! He wanted close to $100.00 each for clevis's for the tie rod plus shipping. I was going to use heim joints but was not thrilled with a top or bottom only pull/push so I used hydraulic cylinder ends, they worked awesome! I paid some local guy who did auto cad drawings to come here and draw out a front axle in that format. He did that and gave me the file. I then sent it to a shop that used a massive cnc plasma burning table with the capabilities of burning 2" thick plate. The pictures you see is of my brand new front axle! The cut needs maybe a total of 10 minutes clean up. I will be making up the axle wishbone support out of 1" x 2" flat bar and will have 4 tie back supports, the grader will do a end over before the axle will bend. So I still have this file if anyone likes or needs what they see I will sell the file and anyone can send it off to their local iron monger and have one burned out. My actual axle cost me a short $400.00 for steel and burning..................and it is solid.

 

[Wild Bill 2 u]

more pics

 

[Mother Deuce]

I like your style Mr. Bill!