JD 62D mower deck wheel rod

[suburbanfarmer]

So in classic haste I got the tractor stuck with the deck still on it and as I pulled it out the decks front left wheel arm is now bent.
I got it out but the rod is pretty bent and wont adjust. Can i get a replacement or have to straighten it back ?

The dealer doesnt have it.

 

[suburbanfarmer]

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[suburbanfarmer]

Looks like this is my best bet..

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Any one had any luck straightening it ? what will be the best way to do it?

 

[ruffdog]

You need the part with the holes? I would use v-blocks and my press to straighten it.

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[suburbanfarmer]

 

[ruffdog]

I would just block up each end on some hard wood so the bend is up, then, carefully whack it with a sledge. Keep playing with it until it is straight.

 

[suburbanfarmer]

I would just block up each end on some hard wood so the bend is up, then, carefully whack it with a sledge. Keep playing with it until it is straight.

I will give that a try before I order the new rod. Should I heat it up first?

 

[ruffdog]

Heat? Not for that minor bend. Don't whack it too hard as it is weaker than you think. It is missing lots of metal because of all the holes.

 

[suburbanfarmer]

Sounds good, thanks

Heat? Not for that minor bend. Don't whack it too hard as it is weaker than you think. It is missing lots of metal because of all the holes.

 

[suburbanfarmer]

So after whacking away and not getting a result, I improvised.
Extended both ends with 3ft black gas pipe and wedged it between a V of a tree and with my son the opposite end I was able to straighten it out with a couple of tugs..easy as that