Great video from Messick's on how these compact grapples can be used incorrectly and could damage your hydraulic system:
It is worth watching the whole video, but basically they aren't made for tugging on big things.
There are ones that have the hydraulic motor on the grapple, but in my opinion they are just asking to be damaged. It may seem like an easy solution, but I honestly don't think installing a hydraulic 3rd function valve kit is much more difficult. Plus you get the benefit of having that valve for...
Since the clutch alignment tool for the 1720 can't seem to be found anywhere, I wanted to describe how I aligned both clutches. I used a standard universal alignment tool (Lisle 55500 or similar) and a friend turned another cone piece from a block of aluminum to center the PTO clutch. I will...
Thank you for all of the replies... I ordered the whole unit as suggested. I was leaning that way, but getting other's thoughts definitely pushed me over the edge.
I have the I&T manual as well as the Ford manual from eBay (at least I think it is the real Ford manual). If anyone needs a PDF of...
I am currently in the process of performing an overhaul on the dual clutch on my 1997 Ford/New Holland 1720. The reason for the overhaul is because the transmission clutch engagement point was just at the end of the throw of the pedal so I assumed that the clutch was worn (I did adjust it...