I could have been more clear, for sure. First, if the lynch pin closes all the way when not on the washer then the bail is set correctly. If it is slightly open when not installed then the bail is backwards. Second, try installing the lynch pin on the bent side (like you do) compared to installing it on the non-bent side to see if the bail will fully close. (Look at the left photo, the first washer on the top/left in my previous post. It is an OEM Pat's modified with an extra washer. The lynch pin is installed from the "other" side and closes fully.) But, after I made those special washers I forgot how the lynch pins were installed into the OEM bent washers. The washers are very easy to make and then all attachments can be left with their own set ready to go to work. A cheap flux-core welder is all you need. Even a 110V Harbor Freight welder would do. But a farm must have an existing welder sitting around somewhere.