dex3361
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I would cut it off of either end and not cut the bar itself. When you reweld it preheat the steel.
Front-End Loader Installing a toothbar
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As I said earlier on, the retainer bolts really don't work at all. Their purpose in life is only to keep the bar from sliding off.
Sure if you attach a chain and pull a heavy object with the tooth bar then you would be stressing the bolts.
Those retainer bolts could be 1/4" grade 3 and they'd still do the job.
My bar uses 3/8" retainer bolts and last year I decided they were probably mangled after 4 yrs of heavy usage so I removed expecting the worst. To my surprise they were as nice as the day I installed them and absolutely no elongation of the drill holes.
Save yourself shipping costs, cut and weld and move on.
Unless the dealer did the measuring and ordering, that is, in which case get him to make good.
Added is the fact my bar is home made and my first attempt at that.
Sure if you attach a chain and pull a heavy object with the tooth bar then you would be stressing the bolts.
Those retainer bolts could be 1/4" grade 3 and they'd still do the job.
My bar uses 3/8" retainer bolts and last year I decided they were probably mangled after 4 yrs of heavy usage so I removed expecting the worst. To my surprise they were as nice as the day I installed them and absolutely no elongation of the drill holes.
Save yourself shipping costs, cut and weld and move on.
Unless the dealer did the measuring and ordering, that is, in which case get him to make good.
Added is the fact my bar is home made and my first attempt at that.
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Well, the weld probably won't be "invisible", but it will be as strong as the base material.
When I lengthened my tooth bar, I sectioned it at the center and welded in a 6" section...and another tooth. I've had this tooth bar for ten years now with no problems.
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There you go, it's on the dealer. Accept no alterations and demand a proper fitting toothbar. The dealer didn't get it right the first time. You don't really think they/he will dismiss your demand after you just bought a tractor from them?
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Well, then it's the dealer's responsibility to make it right.
As long as he doesn't try to charge you for it, I suggest you let him repair it or return it.
Maybe he'll learn to measure those buckets before ordering any more tooth bars!
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X2 Teach the dealer how to order parts. Unbelievable!
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To err is human!
Let him cut and weld, you'll just make a friend and it will later pay back.
AS earlier posted, a weld at the ear will not affect the strength at all and so what it the bar is 1/2" off center, it won't affect digging power.
Let him cut and weld, you'll just make a friend and it will later pay back.
AS earlier posted, a weld at the ear will not affect the strength at all and so what it the bar is 1/2" off center, it won't affect digging power.
FYI W.R. Long only sells through a dealer. Their 48" Toothbar (Flat Bottom and Standard) are both MSRP of $273.00
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I bought mine from the dealer who measured another bucket of the same model, danged if it wasn't to darned long. The bar must weigh 100 lbs, so rather than toting it back I just ground a little on both tabs and wedged it on the bucket. It is a TIGHT fit, but I have never taken it off. I use it to dig, and I like to know that my toothbar can take whatever the bucket can. I see no reason to ever take it off, if I want to smooth things I use the heel of the bucket.
FYI, Tisco makes a TTB710 that fits buckets from 71" to 71 3/8" and an even smaller TTB705 that fits buckets 70 1/2" to 70 7/8" as well. You may have the TTB715 for buckets from 71 1/2" to 71 7/8". Tisco has a website with a public page that should help you narrow down what you need if you decide to exchange it.
