Recent content by AmericanTractorDriver

Hello, I am building a row crop ridger / hiller and have these bearing assemblies which are around 4.75" x 4.75": Harrow Bearing, Disc Harrow Bearing, Square Bearing | Agri Supply, 58518, Harrow I'm looking for ideas on how to mount these to the vertical risers on which they hang to the disc...

Hello, I'm building a hiller and planning to use six odsmondson 18" notched discs because they are the only US-made discs I could find. They have a 1-1/8" square axle. I'm trying to locate information on how to set up the axle and bearing assemblies. For example, I'm not seeing taper...

Hello, Last year we used a 25-hp gas tractor with water-filled tires to plow virgin ground for our garden. Using a 1-bottom Leinbach Line plow, we didn't snap a single shear bolt. This year, we're using a 40-hp diesel John Deere 2040, also with water-filled tires, to plow the same ground...

Where can I find the bolt pattern or dimensions for loader mounts on JD tractors? Trying to determine if a 3rd-party loader is interchangeable between two JD tractors. EDIT: the title should say Deere, not Ajax. Thanks

Hello, Cleaning up a new-to-us 2040. The PTO clutch doesn't disengage fully, making it difficult to engage an implement (and surely adding wear) as the splines half-engage even with the clutch pedal depressed. Today I planned to shorten the connecting rod between the clutch pedal and the...

Hello, I have a new-to-me 2040 (late 70's model). With the clutch pedal fully depressed, at times it's still very difficult to engage the PTO as there is intense vibration in the PTO lever when I try to engage it, almost as if the PTO clutch isn't fully releasing. I'll check tomorrow to see...

Hello, Shown here is the scarifier as far as it would drop. This earth was gardened last year and was plowed late in the fall. On firm dirt, without an attachment, the lift arms will lower to about 4 inches off the ground. Is this typical of a scarfier to not want to drop in on its own? Thanks

Hello, This part is from a Leinbach Line plow. I am trying to straighten the arms. Thoughts? I do not currently have a shop press. I am making new brackets that bolt to this - the originals were bent, similar to this part. Thanks.

Thanks for all the replies! I did get the tines straightened. Time for another project! This time around it's a 1-bottom plow. In its previous life it suffered a bit of wear (bends). I'm not sure how to fix these 3/8" thick brackets. hmmm. it also has a couple of 3/8" x 3" angle iron...

Hello, I would like to repaint a Leinbach line implement, and am trying to determine the proper (or as close as possible) shade of red. Numerous Google seaches and turned up nothing. Has anyone found a good paint color for Leinbach? Thanks.

Here is the arm in question. I wonder if a shop press would take the bend out. May be much easier to find a local fab shop that'll straighten them for a few bucks, versus building a furnace. And I have some Rustoleum Rusty Metal Primer, once I get it cleaned up :)

Hello, I recently purchased a used 2-row cultivator, and several of the 1/4 x 1-1/2" C-springs that hold the chisel teeth are bent. I need to straighten them. What's the best way, short of having access to a fab shop? Doubt a propane torch would be enough heat. Thanks

Hello, I have been on the lookout for a 2-row cultivator. Seems that when one does seldom pop up, it's always old (so is there a newer tecnique?). Since we want one to plant on 30" centers and use the tractor to do the cultivating, I told myself that if I didn't find a 2-row cultivator by...

Hello, I have been contemplating a PTO tiller for our garden, and it seems sometimes the used ones are in need of new tines. What is the best place to buy new tines, and other accessories - grader blade edges, etc. I'd like to price the replaceable parts before I do much more looking at used...

Hello, Sorry if this is slightly off-topic, but I think it's the closest area? Today I found someone selling some scrap (straight, but has become rusty) 3/8" rebar for about $0.15/ft. I cut the 10' lengths into (3) 40" lengths to use as posts to support chicken wire around some raised beds...