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Hello to all, seems not much going on here today so I wanted to ask if I can put this Major back up on her feet withour the engine?

I have the side rails and all steering parts. Anyway just wondering if possible to stand her up without engine block in her.
Thanks

I don't know but sure hope so. All in one piece looks so much better than a parts pile and it would be moveable if need be. Here is wishing ya couple of warm dry days to get it all together again.
brownsmule

i think it will, but you will only be able to attach the side rails with two bolts to the gearbox because two bolts go to the block. also it wont steer properly because the radius rod attaches to the sump, but the wheels could go on i reckon so you could move it about.

Hi Gman
I was thinking about this the other day when you suggested it. If it was me I would put the side rails on they go with 4 bolts each side not 2. put the oil pan back on if you have it, bolt the front axle back on and make a bracket to hold the side rails to the oilpan instead of using the timing gear back plate as the original did for support at the motor front. this would give some strenght to the front end as she's going to be weak on the 4 centre bolts on the gearbox. this would also then keep the axle level and pointing the right way.Then put all the tin on and maybe some cool side shields like the pullers have, That would hide the lack of motor .
I hope the grandchild likes the new tractor toy .
Regards Robert

Yes they do. This is my Super Major during restoration. My second Super is standing without it's engine at the moment.

Just bolt up the side rails and front cross member and axle. The tractor is a heck of a lot lighter without the engine.

Steve