Installing Toothbar

[rcrcomputing]

Same brand, arrived today.
The toothbar is way tight for my bucket. Should I presume to beat it on with a 2lb hammer hitting the spikes? Looks like the bucket bottom is about 3/16 to thick for the little v's in the toothbar.

 

[PineRidge]

Do you by any chance have a removable cutting edge that may need to be removed before the tooth-bar is installed?

 

[rcrcomputing]

Hey thanks for the quick reply. No, it's a new ck30 with the factory bucket and is welded.

I've never seen a toothbar installed, but it looks like the v in the teeth is made for the tip of the bucket to fit snugly in it.
Am I wrong? should there be a gap of about 3/4" between the tip of the bucket sharp edge and the inside of the v in the toothbar?

 

[rcrcomputing]

Heck, a picture is worth a thousand... See attached.

 

[rcrcomputing]

another

 

[MadReferee]

Mine is like that, it's not a problem. The tooth holder is designed so that it will fit several styles of cutting edge. It is also designed so that if your cutting edge is worn the holder will still fit tight. It's hard to see with all the dirt, but my cutting edge is worn and the tooth bar fits tight but there is a gap.

 

[PineRidge]

I think Mad is correct. Just get the tooth-bar seated as best that you can before installing the holding bolts. Digging forces will take care of the rest.

You're going to love your new tooth-bar, Enjoy!

 

[rcrcomputing]

Good deal. I was holding off for one more second opinion since I only get one chance to do this right. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

One last question. I'm new to the tractor/bh thing, but have found it usefull to turn my bucket down and "float" as I drive backwards to rake up leaves etc.. With the TB on, This won't happen. Soooo , do you find yourself removing the toothbar often?
If so, would a clevis pin be a good thing? That would allow play...

 

[MadReferee]

Removing the tooth bar takes maybe 5 minutes. I haven't removed mine in about a year but it's no big deal. It's just one nut on each side.

I do not think a clevis pin type arrangement will be a good idea. My mounting bracket is slotted to allow for adjustment and a non-solid fastener system will not work.

I backdrag all the time with the toothbar in place. It's all in the technique.

 

[PineRidge]

<font color="blue"> One last question. I'm new to the tractor/bh thing, but have found it usefull to turn my bucket down and "float" as I drive backwards to rake up leaves etc.. </font>

I only remove the tooth-bar for winter use. To back-drag with the tooth-bar in place try using the back edge of your bucket. It works pretty well for us.........