Toplink nut stuck! How to loosen?

On both of my JDs the handle for adjusting the toplink doubles as a hanger and toplink lock. It snaps on the upper end of the toplink and prevents the body from turning.

I have to use the locknut on mine or it will completely unscrew as I'm using my tiller. I keep a large crescent wrench in the 'seat pouch' just for this purpose.

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Originally Posted by Soundguy

i sometimes (as of late ) weld a 2" rod to my TL nuts to make them a lil easier to tighten or loosen by just knoclking with any tool.. don't need correct wrench..e tc..

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Me too. I used some 1/2" rod for mine.
Makes snugging up and loosening much easier.
If I don't tighten up the nut the top link undoes itself as some folks have also mentioned.

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yep.. those look liek the ones I make. just a few inches of whatever rod I had on hand. sometimes an old long bolt gets welded on.. :)

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Originally Posted by Baby Grand

Me too. I used some 1/2" rod for mine.
Makes snugging up and loosening much easier.
If I don't tighten up the nut the top link undoes itself as some folks have also mentioned.

Attachment 298542

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