Grading Need help with a BX2763A front blade

Jeff H · Jan 23, 2010

Hello
I just bought a used BX2763A front blade. The previous owner modified it for another tractor. He cut off the bracket that the power angle cylinder connects to.

Can any one out there that is handy with measuring instruments help me with dimensions so that I can rebuild this missing part?

And also if someone has some close up photos so I can see what it should look like?

Or better yet would someone have an extra one of the entire black brackets laying around for sale? It is called "female hitch" part number 70001-00776

Thank you
Jeff H

bp fick · Jan 23, 2010

I am in Texas on a business trip, but when I return home, I can get you the information you request. Hopefully, someone else will give you what you request.
Here are a couple of photos that may help you gain perspective, until then.

Essentially, what is "missing" is the piston that drives the "left and right" of the blade. Replacing that cylinder ought not be too big of a task for a talented welder.

Jeff H · Jan 23, 2010

Thank you BP
I have the cylinder and hoses, it came with it. The whole setup is complete except for that bracket being cut off. I just have to re-create what is missing.

Jeff

Jeff H · Jan 24, 2010

I just noticed that the manual shows there should be 90 deg elbows on all 4 quick disconnects on the hose ends. My used setup came without the 90's, the qd's are on straight.

For those that already have this setup, are the 90's important? Should I go get them?

Can someone share a right side picture of the hoses hooked up?

Thanks

LBrown59 · Jan 24, 2010

Jeff H said:
Hello
I just bought a used BX2763A front blade. The previous owner modified it for another tractor. He cut off the bracket that the power angle cylinder connects to.
*And also if someone has some close up photos so I can see what it should look like? Thank you Jeff H

This is the same blade complete with everything .
Hope it helps.

Jeff H · Jan 24, 2010

Thank you LB

I was hoping someone who was good with measuring instruments could give me some dimensions from any appropriate reference point to the centerline of the missing pin hole. See markings on this photo.

And then maybe some detail of how that end is constructed.

LBrown59 · Jan 25, 2010

Jeff H said:
Thank you LB

I was hoping someone who was good with measuring instruments could give me some dimensions from any appropriate reference point to the centerline of the missing pin hole. See markings on this photo.

And then maybe some detail of how that end is constructed.

Could you look at one at a dealers and figure it out ?

Jeff H · Jan 25, 2010

The dealer does not have one on display.

radioman · Jan 25, 2010

LBrown59 said:
Could you look at one at a dealers and figure it out ?

don't you have one lbrown? Do you think you could take a pic for him from your tractor and take measurements ? If I had one I'd take a pic but I don't.

bp fick · Jan 25, 2010

Jeff,

OK, I am home, weary, from Texas. I can help you out with those dimensions.

Attached is a photo. What they cut off was the tail end which wraps up and holds the rear of the piston by providing a pivot point and bolt.

That should not have to be EXACTLY the same shape as the OEM, as long as you maintain the proper distance.

A better distance, which you do not X on your photo is this. Front the very beginning point, from the very tip of the triangular piece, to the center hole of the pivot is 10 1/2 inches. I can also compute from your X, from where the triangle finishes and piece becomes square? That distance is precisely 8 7/8" to the hole center. Of course, you will need an inch + of excess material behind that pivot hole.

The reason for the angular cut on the front of that piece is obviously to correspond generally to the angle of the blade when tilted far left.

bp fick · Jan 25, 2010

OK, I scribbled on your drawing, Jeff, and hope this makes clear what I was describing above.

Jeff H · Jan 25, 2010

I thank everyone for their assistance!

Jeff

Jeff H · Jan 30, 2010

Just checking again, I can't imagine why anyone would have an extra one of these laying around, but does anyone?

bp fick · Jan 31, 2010

Jeff H

I will sell you mine!! Blade, hitch and all.

radioman · Jan 31, 2010

bp fick said:
Jeff H

I will sell you mine!! Blade, hitch and all.

Thought you loved using it ?

bp fick · Jan 31, 2010

Absolutely do!!!

To make a long story short, I am somewhat expecting to expand my commercial organic gardening this year. It is a very real possibility, if certain contracts come through. If it happens, I would like to think about an upgrade to B series, for the ground clearance. If I have to expand, and that is yet uncertain, mechanization will have to come into play.
I can get by with the BX, if I have too, but it will mean one or two cultivations less given the ground clearance. Those will have to be done by walk behind and that isn't getting any easier on my aging body, if you know what I mean.

We shall see what occurs.

Unfortunately, the Quick Hitch on the BX could not move forward to a B.