First time you hook it on, raise it carefully to check that the top link doesn't hit the front corner of the counterweight.
Bruce
3-PT Concrete Counterweight
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First time you hook it on, raise it carefully to check that the top link doesn't hit the front corner of the counterweight.
Bruce
sdkubota
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I will give it a thourough test run. When down there will be little space between it and drawbar although I could always change drawbar. I'll post a picture once it is mounted to show how it nestles in the back.
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on the ones i cast.. i put riser bars to hold the toplink away from the weight. i seen some guys instead cast in a channel for the toplink.. etc..
sdkubota
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I believe I will have plenty of clearance throughout the full range of the 3ph. Can't wait to mount it and see if I can pop a wheelie!
joshuabardwell
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Can you describe in more detail the process used to create the mold? Also, did you just stick the lift pins into the concrete, or is there something more solid holding them in?
sdkubota
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I built the mold based on measurements taken from the 3ph of the tractor while the arms moved throughout their range of motion and allowing some extra space (1"). The forms consisted of 3/4" plywood, lined with plastic, with 2x4s attached endwise on the top and bottoms. The 2x4s were staggered so the side forms sat on top of and below the end forms. Three sheet rock screws through every joint from the same orientation so the forms could be taken apart once the concrete had set. The entire form was placed on a plastic sheet and the bottom was weighted down to prevent any lifting during the pour. There is rebar throughout the block and the center angle iron attachment extended 12" into the concrete with rebar welded that extended to near the bottom (24"). In addition, there were rebar welded perpendicular to those extensions that went sideways into the concrete block. Make sense?
sdkubota
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Oops...actual lift pins were welded into a heavy steel pipe that extends across the concrete block for strength and proper alignment. The center lift pin was also ridgedly held during the placement of concrete to ensure proper alignment.
I believe I will have plenty of clearance throughout the full range of the 3ph. Can't wait to mount it and see if I can pop a wheelie!
Your warranty is now void after saying that.:laughing:
sdkubota
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D'oh!
When Mitsubishi came out with Evo in the US they were going on youtube and streetfire and get peoples tag numbers that were racing or doggin them and sending them letters in the mail that their warranty was void.
