Am I being unreasonable

[logan97]

This afternoon I got around to installing a NEW Kubota 60" bucket. The old 53" came off no problem. When I finally got the new one lined up and went to put the bolts in I noticed that the welds were right next to the holes as not to allow the bolts to seat properly so I could not get a wrench or socket on them without some mickey mousing so out of frustration I cut loose and I am going to discuss the issue with the dealer from whom I purchased it. For almost $600.00 I feel there should be no issues. It's a tractor bucket not a space ship. Am I being unreasonable ??

 

[Deano]

No, but I would want the spaceship!!:laughing:

 

[Abe460]

I would be concerned with the bolts having an effect on the welds. If this isn't an issue then I wouldn't worry. If I was not satisfied with a product, then for that much money, I'd search elsewhere. Most of the time when I do that I end up with the original product...makes me feel foolish sometimes.

 

[NH-Rob]

mine was the same way. I had forgot until now sow it must not be a big deal.
Rob

 

[OrangeinWis]

I run into this a lot while working on paper machines, sometimes we're lucky to get any kind of tightening device on the fastener at all, it seems at times the final attachment of the part is left up to your imagination(cutting wrenches in half, machining holes to get socket/extension thru, etc). In your situation, can you grind/paint the weld there, to leave clearance for a hex head bolt? I don't think it will compromise any structural integrity of the bucket. We also don't hesitate to use allen head bolts, along with cutting part of the washer where it will hit the weld, for clearance. A flat washer helps "recover" the smaller coverage area of the allen head. My 2 cents, happy tractoring!

 

[gerard]

I don't think your being unreasonable BUT it's a matter of time and aggravation. If you can make it fit in a satisfactory manner (like indicated in the previous post), is it worth taking it back and making it an issue? Sometimes it's quicker to fix something yourself. The shortest distance beteen two points and all that.........

 

[logan97]

I run into this a lot while working on paper machines, sometimes we're lucky to get any kind of tightening device on the fastener at all, it seems at times the final attachment of the part is left up to your imagination(cutting wrenches in half, machining holes to get socket/extension thru, etc). In your situation, can you grind/paint the weld there, to leave clearance for a hex head bolt? I don't think it will compromise any structural integrity of the bucket. We also don't hesitate to use allen head bolts, along with cutting part of the washer where it will hit the weld, for clearance. A flat washer helps "recover" the smaller coverage area of the allen head. My 2 cents, happy tractoring!

yes I believe it can be ground , re-drilled,re-welded and then rustoleum just hoping the dealer will help out. Seems like Kubota would have some quality control folks to catch things like this. Thanks for the replies.

 

[DickS]

Call up the dealer and tell him it doesn't fit and he should come and pick it up.

And, as an aside, 4thand26 is a mean and hurtful name.

 

[captin_insano]

Its fine, those bolts dont need to tighten up against anything. Its not like they need to clamp together anything for a friction bond, they just keep the pins from falling out. Dont worry about it.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

I take it you mean the small bolt to keep the bucket pin in place. On mine the weld is such it holds the bolt from turning on one side. I never tighten these bolts all the way, mine has lock nuts.

 

[mantis]

I'd probably just grind the weld until the bolt fit, and spray it with rustoleum.

 

[OrangeinWis]

Call up the dealer and tell him it doesn't fit and he should come and pick it up.

And, as an aside, 4thand26 is a mean and hurtful name.

Longtime Packer fan here, with good (Superbowls), and bad (game ending, season ending, momentum stopping) game memories, apologizing to anyone in TBNnation who is offended by my screenname, just referring to part of my life that is still hard to let go of ! Again, sorry guys, sorry Logan for this hijacking, changing name, way too much respect for this community. Joel

 

[brain55]

I know what you are saying, trust me they have been that way for the last 20 years. I can't even begin to count how many loaders I have installed over the years. All that bolt does is keep the pin from spinning in the bore or moving back and forth it does not need to be all the way tight. As long as you keep the pin greased that bolt will never come into play, if you don't keep it greased it won't matter how tight you tighten that bolt, it is going to get broken. Don't lose any sleep over it.

Brian

 

[rdsaustintx]

way too much respect for this community.

Wow. Lincoln was right. You CAN fool some of the people all of the time.

(j/k, glad you're here on TBN)