Question regarding top link on BX@#

[Concordriver]

On the BX24 top link, there is a ring on the shaft near the tractor end that I do not know the purpose of. In this photo from a previous post on Tractorbynet, there is a brass clevis pin shown attached to the ring. You may have to enlarge the photo to see the area in question. Does anyone know what this ring w. pin is for?

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...1924-bx24-step-step-attach-3-3point_hitch.jpg

 

[wrooster]

By "ring" do you mean the little loop welded to the side of the toplink barrel?

You can see it very clearly here:

note that the area of interest on my BX1860 seems to be different compared to the BX24/25, presumably because of the BH attachment hardware.

Regards,
Wrooster

 

[Concordriver]

Yes. That is the loop I am referring to. On the BX24 it is closer to the tractor end of the top link. Do you know what that loop is for? In the photo I attached with my first post, there was a brass clevis pin inserted in that tractor's loop.

 

[CHDinCT]

That ring, if I follow what you're asking, is for putting a lever through like a flat bladed screwdriver so you can adjust the length of the top link when there's weight on it.

 

[Concordriver]

Thank you. This makes perfect sense.

 

[moored4]

That ring, if I follow what you're asking, is for putting a lever through like a flat bladed screwdriver so you can adjust the length of the top link when there's weight on it.

On mine a 10" cresent wrench will slide in there and the jaws are just big enough to fit the lock nut on it!:thumbsup:

 

[TripleR]

I also hook my safety chains to it if it is the one I am thinking about.

 

[wrooster]

Yes. That is the loop I am referring to. On the BX24 it is closer to the tractor end of the top link.

Note that the top link is reversible, if you take it off the tractor and put it on the other way 'round there is no difference. I agree with the poster above, the ring is useful for adjusting the overall length while the toplink is under load. Moreover, the little ring provides a useful place to attach the PTO shaft guard chains to. These chains prevent the shaft guard from rotating with the internal PTO shaft.

Regards,
Wrooster