MF toplink lockout for Massey 253

[Bull Hill Farm]

Combining a Massey Ferguson 243 with woods 1050 backhoe. The top link of the three-point hitch needs to be stabilized so it won't pop the pressure relief valve. I understand woods makes one but I never seen a picture or understood the principal on how to manage isolating the top link from movement. We appreciate any help

 

[LouNY]

I believe that they came with a rigid toplink connection that fastens through the A frame of the hoe.
They are also very proud of those bits and pieces.

 

[Bull Hill Farm]

Thank you for responding. The woods 1050 it says pictured. The issue I referred to is as pictured. The issue I referred to relates to the Massey top link, the upper part of which is attached to a piston controlling the hydraulic pressure relief valve the release of which has to be locked out. The upper part of the top link has to be immobilized so that this does not occur so as to avoid damage to the hydraulic system because backhoe use causes frequent pressure and popping the valve. It is a purely mechanical contrivance of pins and steel immobilizong the toplink. The lockout system made by woods is difficult to obtain if available and I wanted to try too manufacture a like kind piece which would serve to let me operate the backhoe without popping the relief valve. Sorry to go on so long in explanation.