ford depth limiter chains?

[Soundguy]

Who is selling the limit chain kits.. that go from the toplink area.. to limit the maximum depth on the 3pt implement?
Anyone got a good pic or advice on building?

I want to build or buy a set.. but can't find a vendor or a good pic to fabricate from. As best I remember, there are tabs with hole sin them that slide on over the implement pins, and then the chain goes up to hang in a bracket fastened near the toplink. You adjust where the chain locks into the bracket to set the maximum depth of the implement... say a mower for example. That way, you can lift it to avoid an obstacle.. then drop it down to where you had it without looking back... etc


Soundguy

 

[jinman]

Here is a photo of mine.

 

[jinman]

Here is a basic illustration. On my rotary cutter I put them on the inside of the 3PH A-frame and bolted them in semi-permanently instead of putting them over the outside of the lift-arm pins.

Hope this helps, Soundguy. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Soundguy]

It deffinately does. Thanks!

Soundguy

 

[SteveM]

I have a 2n as well - where can you buy a simple setup like you illustrated - one that uses the top link pin etc?

I currently rigged my own setup using some extra chain but it is a pain to adjust, and not as elegant as your setup....

 

[slowrev]

Soundguy,
I have used those for years and found them great. I made mine and they work real nice on my old IH2444. They are also nice for taking the strain off of the lift mechanism when using rear ballast.
I made mine, not extremely pretty, but work fine.

 

[jinman]

I think I bought mine at Tractor Supply many years ago and lately I have not seen them. It was either Tractor Supply or a tractor dealer. They called them "mower constant height" chains or something very similar. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

Sorry, I can't remember the exact name. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

 

[Soundguy]

Yep.. yesterday i broke out the plasma cutter and mig welder.. and mine ain't perty.. but they look strong..

Soundguy

 

[slowrev]

Works and strong. That is what matters most. I take good care of my old IH , but use it to work with, no wax jobs, etc. Just good maintenance. I am putting it in my shop for a paint job and a couple of rear axle seals this weekend though. Hate to have it down for a month or so... Maybe I need to get another tractor or 2 /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[rambler]

Valu-Bilt has them in their catalog (paper or on-line). Many farm supply stores & dealers will have them too.

--->Paul