8N Leveling Box

[8N Ren]

Dollar Bill, the droopy lift arms makes sense to me. The notch you speak of is just worn off paint, from the new replacement leveling box not the old one. The original that was on there never touched the axle trumpet.

I messed around with the 2 that I have and swapped some parts. While parked with the blade down it's not touching, I have to try it out this weekend to see if it actually did anything.

Reducing the "Top Hat" might just work, thanks for the tip.

 

[Soundguy]

easy to check the arms with a straight edge.

 

[Dollar Bill]

Chris, please elaborate. I can't envision your method.

 

[8N Ren]

Soundguy I'll check that out tonight or in the morning.

Dollar Bill, he's talking about putting a straight edge like a level or whatever I have on the top of the arm and look for daylight between the edge and the arm. You see daylight then it's bent. P.S. I like your tagline.

 

[Dollar Bill]

If you do find they are bent, you can swap them from side to side. Be advised, they often can be a real chore to get them off the rock shaft.

 

[Soundguy]

yep.. but at least they are cast steel and not iron.

you can put some heat to them and swage them a bit with 2 hammers to stretch them.

 

[Soundguy]

ditto on the straight edge method. just checking 'nominal' true. not a real measurement or anything.

 

[8N Ren]

It's -33°C plus a crazy wind I'll be leaving it till tomorrow.
Thanks for the tips guys, much appreciated.
I'll post back with results.

 

[Soundguy]

wow, i was mowing today and got sweaty, had to wear a hat and sun glasses.

 

[8N Ren]

Lil' bit envious...just sayin'