Mister C.M, `can't thank you enough for that link. I can see there are some missing nuts and bolts sort of stuff. Some one else pointed out that possibly one of my components is not the right part. I have two of #27 and it looks like one needs to be that group all the way to the right of the diagram. Is that the tilt component several people have mentioned.
You might be missing the 'turnbuckle' lift rod, shown as part #31, but you should still be able to get the 3PH together for use with your blade. I wouldn't worry about it. Your blade has the advantage of hydraulic angling, which lots of blades don't have.
My concern was not lifting the blade, but holding in it place so it and be used to good advantage. With out having assembled it yet my impression is there could be a lot of lateral and up and down movement of the whole shebang chain or no chain. This is filtered thru my ignorance of a whole range of related subjects concerning this end of the tractor.
Unfounded worry. The chain, or bungee cord as shown in the diagram is rarely used, if at all, in real life applications. The weight of the blade and other factors will render it stable- stop worrying!
I have a rough idea the procedure to remove the hoe but I need to check on youtube to see if there is a run thru of the operation.
Also I was concerned about the two B.H. supply hoses being hard to get at where they live on the rear axel. Then it occurred to me the other ends are probably quick disconnects. That could make hose selection simpler I think. Please let me know if there are errors in my thinking. Your link to the diagram and your thoughts on the matter have got me thinking `I can do this'. You can't do much more that that for me.... unless you want to spend some time on top of a mesa in New Mexico drinking espresso and overseeing the project.......
Glad to have instilled more confidence. You CAN do this. One step at a time. Get the hoe disconnected, then do the 3PH and drawbar assembly, THEN figure out what hoses and fittings you need.
break it down into tasks, accomplish each one, then have a couple of espressos for me on the Mesa! How 'bout a picture or two of the view when the project is complete?:thumbsup:
Here's an idea on the hoe removal. Give a call to Michigan Iron & equipment and ask then, based on your tractor model and hoe model what the removal method should be. Tony and his dad Bob are real knowledgeable and friendly. Tell them I sent you - I've bought a bunch of their items over the years.
Ron