Finally got it done with a lot of help from you all. Made the first post December 2018.
I quit work in March when the virus started. After I got this years wood in and split next years and maybe some moreI thought it’s was time. I went with the “elegant” solution suggested by Winston. Think it did cost less than a third function rig.The old valve was weeping. I bought a new 3 spool valve from
Surplus Center and a bolt on grapple from Greens.
I made a template of the bracket to determine the length of the thumb but failed to notice that a pipe welded to stiffen the top of the bucket made it impossible to bolt on. It had to be welded.
Tacked it on and determined the bracket was askew and the clevis wouldn’t fit. Greens made good on it with no question except did I want to wait a week for it to be painted.
I picked up a snow plow that angles. It hooks into the grapple connects. Two for one! We’re getting the first snow today.
So it’s done and it works great. Blows my mind to get into that seat and pick something up that weighs half a ton.
Thanks for all your help.
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