How do you mark top link length on greasy threads?

bcp · Mar 8, 2019

File a flat spot about 1/4 to 3/8 long on every 4th thread. Then you can use 3 1/4, 4 3/4 etc. for your reproducible distances.

Every tenth would work easily, too. (4.6, 3.4 etc)

Bruce

RjCorazza · Mar 8, 2019

Dedicating a toplink for each implement is convenient. I used to keep 2 for my most frequently used implements (finish mower and rear blade). Now I enjoy using a hydraulic toplink so it's a non issue.

ovrszd · Mar 8, 2019

Some toplinks are designed so they can't easily be disassembled. Does yours have a bolt screwed into the side of the barrel at each end? If so, remove it, then it will come apart.

oosik · Mar 8, 2019

The OEM top link on my M6040 has some type of "internal stop" so that the link will not unscrew completely. I suppose it could be forced - but for no good reason that I can think of.

The quick & easy answer to the length of your top link - hydraulic top link. Takes the pain out of any adjustment & allows absolute precise adjustment.