Ok implement gurus.....how do I fix this????

[leeinmemphis]

Hey everyone,

I have a 3pt disc that I have not used in about 3 years. Recently I let someone borrow it and he managed to tear it up by turning with it in the ground. I advised him against it but apparently he didn't listen.

Here is a pic of the overall damage:

Here is a pic of the right side(facing it). The damage on this side is much more significant. I am thinking about heating up that red piece of iron with a torch and then pulling it back towards the frame where it should be. Then all I would have to do is weld a bead down the square tubing/angle iron. Looks like I ought to go on ahead and put another cat2 pin on it while I'm at it because it appears to be possibly bent and if it has had that kind of stress on it then it may be a wise idea to replace it.

This is the left side(facing it). I am hoping that I can get away with just replacing the hinge pin.

Does this sound like it should work or do I need to look at reinforcing it after I get it straight since I am going to heat up the metal? I am REALLY needing to get it fixed this next week because I have to get some grass seed planted in an area that I have some bad erosion. I want to use this because it isn't as aggressive cutting than my pull type disc and I am only wanting to scratch the ground for the grass seed. Thanks.

 

[JerryG]

Straighten them, weld and replace the pins as needed. Looks like a good plan to me.

 

[Farmwithjunk]

I hope I can describe this in terms someone can understand. Here goes.

I saw one "fixed" that suffered a very simular fate. First, the bent parts were straightened and welded anywhere it would help. Next, the lower link pins were removed. 2 pieces of 3"X3"X1/4", angle about 4" wide was bolted in place (with 3/4"X2" hex bolts so they had a "flat" facing forward. (Angle facing inward, bolted in place using old holes for lower pins)Then another hole was drilled in the forward facing flat to which a CAT I 9-hole drawbar was bolted. That gave it a "tie" from side to side, as well as a much sturdier hitch point. That moves the hitch point forward an inch or so, but that can be overcome via leghtening the top link.

Clear as mud?

It WASN'T what I'd do as a permenent fix, but it looked like a good "quickie" fix.

 

[slaveToHorses]

ouch! Someone owes you a fine bottle of whiskey.
I would do exactly what you are planning.
Better to heat and bend than to hammer it or work it cold.
I can't really see the back welds, at the end of the side plate there but you might be able to just grind that weld off, thus separating the plate from the frame. It might be easier to flatten that way...or replace.
Definitely replace the pins.

Looks to me like they should have put a continuous weld on top and bottom of those side plates. The right one just broke that weld right off.

 

[sandman2234]

Before you grab the torch and start heating, grab a 15 or 18 inch cresent wrench and a two foot piece of pipe and start tweaking the pieces back into place. Not using the heat, if you are able to straighten it, will keep a little more stength in the metal, and not ruin the paint.
As far as replacing the pins with cat 2, you might consider what will happen the next time something goes wrong. Pins are reasonably cheap, and if they fail, it might keep something else from bending. If you replace them with a stronger pin, what will fail before the pin does? I think I would rather replace pins than most of the other stuff. Just my thoughts...
David from jax

 

[Dex]

I agree with Sandman. I just had to repair a box blade that suffered much the same demise. I hit a tree root while backing down and bent the same parts that you did. Disassemble the top link frame and get the bar and hammer working. It will straighten and then weld her back together. She is not teminial just real sick. A little TLC and she will be plowing soon.

 

[HarleyScooter]

I had a similar problem with my box blade. If you remove the pins and straighten all the pieces seperatley it will be easier. I agree with trying to straighten it cold, you may find that a large C clamp will bring in the side that is really bent out if you clamp it to the end of the box tubing. I used a 24" pipe wrench to straighten out the flat bars. Good luck, it doesn't look that bad.

 

[Hooked_on_HP]

Try takeing a comealong(chain hoist) and hook on the lift pins and pull it back in place. You will probably have to help it along with a BFH.

 

[D7E]

Just heat it up bend it back against tube , Weld top and bottom and if you want to stop it happening again cut some plate and put gussets in the corners .

 

[MrJimi]

Bring it to a body shop, they have frame machines and they can do this real easy, and I would NOT use heat.
Jim