Looking for 24mm or 15/16" pins

[bmaverick]

I measured it, it's definitely 24mm.

Dealer recommended a 24mm bolt. I'd need to figure out a way to keep the nut from rattling off but still make it quick removal.

Use a Nylock nut. Simple really. And in stainless.

https://www.harborfreight.com/150-piece-nylon-locknut-set-67612.html

 

[bmaverick]

Honestly, if you have a hand grinder or a bench grinder, just shave a larger one down a bit. Take a few minutes. Wouldnt need a mill.

Or enlarge the hole to a standard size pin.

EXACTLY, enlarging the hole for 25.4mm = 1-inch is perfect. Actually opening the hole to 25.6mm so it's easy to slip the clevis pin in works best.

 

[arrow]

I have a residence in Wakefield Ri.
I also work at a Mahindra dealership.
If you’d like, you can provide me with your remaining pin and I can see if we have anything in stock to match.

 

[sixdogs]

In had the same issue and weighed my time and effort for something that may not work and bought the pins from the dealer.

 

[Little Red Tractor]

I measured it, it's definitely 24mm.

Dealer recommended a 24mm bolt. I'd need to figure out a way to keep the nut from rattling off but still make it quick removal.

I would use a long enough bolt to double-nut it it. Cinch the two nuts together and it will not shake apart.

 

[Outlawmoon]

I ran in to that on 3pt attachments as well. In the end I just drilled all mine out to 1in, problem solved.

 

[Joe Batt]

get a replacement from the dealer.

The cost will be worth not having the hassle.

With the additional benefit that you will then immediately find the one that you lost.

 

[sunandsand]

Strongly suggest finding and installing the correct factory part and keep the receipt.

The ROPS is a (now required) safety item. As we all know, there are stickers on it which warn us not to drill holes in it, weld on it, etc., because the function of the item might be compromised. Even though enlarging the hole by 1mm for a larger pin isn't very likely to make the ROPS utterly collapse from the strain of a hummingbird landing on it, we have been warned by the tractor maker's legal department not to modify the part.

I ran this discussion thread past my Dear Bride (tm) who has been an attorney for over 30 years.

In her opinion, if anything happens (someone hurt or killed) the insurance company will examine the ROPS and the claim will be promptly denied because "plaintiff performed unauthorized modifications to safety equipment". Even though you, I, and any competent machinist KNOW that the "unauthorized modification" (enlarge that hole by 1mm) wouldn't make a darn bit of difference, the insurance company and the manufacturer do have that little label to hide behind and will be successfully able to say "we warned you not to do this, it isn't our problem any more."

Same thing for a DIY bolt, they could claim it might be too hard, too soft, not correct fit, wrong color (huh?), whatever, "unauthorized modification, and we ain't paying."

When comparing the real world and legal world, as they say in the movies, "any resemblance is purely coincidental".

Chances are nothing untoward will ever happen, but the minor aggravation today of finding the correct part will keep you from ever being the subject of the old curse "May your life be full of lawyers". (It may anyway, but at least not over this.)

BTW, I now get to buy her lunch for this tidbit of free legal advice. Or we may take it out in trade.

Best Regards,
Mike/Florida

 

[Zmann.]

There is a lot of things I would not do a ROPS ( weld/cut/drill a new hole but the minimal oversize hole and a real pin setup would be undetectable IMO
if we all abided by the should not do thinking there would be no home made attachment section lol

 

[SPYDERLK]

If you come by, I can turn that 1 inch pin down to any size you need on the lathe. Not a simple task, as the commercial pins don't give much material to chuck up on. I bet you could live with a center hole for this application ;-)

Simple enough if you attach a dremel to the toolpost and grind it.