Tak
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FYI post to prevent others from experiencing this headache.
PT422. Pivot assembly that controls tilt of the attachment plate. Cylinder connected to bottom of assembly, connecting rod connected to top of assembly.
1-1/4" Pin located in sleeve bent and thus broke the sleeve between the arms. Pin needs to be ground out and replaced, sleeve needs to be rewelded. Not too major but a pain nevertheless.
Pin is only cold-rolled steel. Too weak.
Will be replacing with 4140 heat treated pin - will follow up post if any other issue pops up.
Terry @ PT confirmed it does happen although not very often (only a handful of cases - however, you don't want to be one of the handful)
GOOD PREVENTATIVE MEASURE BUT NO GUARANTEE: (Seriously consider this - it will save a lot of time and headache.)
2 Pivot arms - reinforce across arms with plate steel. Be careful to raise/lower arms and tilt attachment plate to note maximum tie rod and cylinder travel so your plates don't interfere with rod or cylinder.
Aloha
PT422. Pivot assembly that controls tilt of the attachment plate. Cylinder connected to bottom of assembly, connecting rod connected to top of assembly.
1-1/4" Pin located in sleeve bent and thus broke the sleeve between the arms. Pin needs to be ground out and replaced, sleeve needs to be rewelded. Not too major but a pain nevertheless.
Pin is only cold-rolled steel. Too weak.
Will be replacing with 4140 heat treated pin - will follow up post if any other issue pops up.
Terry @ PT confirmed it does happen although not very often (only a handful of cases - however, you don't want to be one of the handful)
GOOD PREVENTATIVE MEASURE BUT NO GUARANTEE: (Seriously consider this - it will save a lot of time and headache.)
2 Pivot arms - reinforce across arms with plate steel. Be careful to raise/lower arms and tilt attachment plate to note maximum tie rod and cylinder travel so your plates don't interfere with rod or cylinder.
Aloha