Problem with top link disassembly

[von-mil]

You do know that you do not need a wrench to to tighten the nut up against the center body don't you?.. If someone does not, I will outline the operation here.. Instead of trying to tighten the nut, just run the nut down with your hand until it is snug against the center body, then hold the nut securely with your hand, and take your other hand and tighten the center body using the leverage provided by the cross piece to cinch up the center body up against the nut. To loosen, do the same thing, hold the nut securely with your hand and bump the cross piece quickly in the opposite direction.. A wrench is never needed.

Yup, your description is the method that I have always been using, and usually without any problem. Occasionally though, usually with the brush hog on the back, I have not been getting it tight enough and the body of the top link starts slowly turning and lengthening.

I like the suggestions for welding a small grab handle to the locking nut but welding is something that I have never done. I have a neighbor who could probably help me out though.

I'll also try the bungee cord restraint. The top link body has a U-shaped extension coming out of it's side which will hold the cord hook nicely.

I use a different, shorter top link with a middle buster plow and it comes completely apart if the threads are turned far enough. I was assuming that the Kubõta version did the same. Thanks for the replies.

 

[LD1]

I guess I have never used the jam nut. Never really han an issue with them moving on their own.

 

[Popster]

Anyone find a solution for this problem. I bought a new threaded end for my top link (original bent) for $68. It was too much money, but I liked the fact that the original would snap into the holder and keep the top link out of the way when not in use. The replacement tsc link's barrel had a bigger diameter and would not fit in the retaining clip. I have zerk fittings in the barrel and the replacement end has a hole drilled through the end of the threads. I cannot get the old part to screw out.

 

[genusCastor]

... but welding is something that I have never done ...

If you have a tractor and implements, prolly some acreage, then you need a welder.

Go get you one.

Thank me later.

- djb <- wonders why he waited so long to get a welder

 

[k0ua]

If you have a tractor and implements, prolly some acreage, then you need a welder.

Go get you one.

Thank me later.

- djb <- wonders why he waited so long to get a welder

Yep, if you have a tractor and have broken "stuff" you need a welder...and then you need to learn how to use it.

 

[Ford850]

Some of these use a pin through the end of the threaded rod, stopping it from being unscrewed. If there is a pin, there should be a through hole in the outer barrel so you can align it and drive the pin through.

 

[genusCastor]

Yep, if you have a tractor and have broken "stuff" you need a welder...and then you need to learn how to use it.

All my life I'd always thought, "One day I'm gonna get me a welder." So one day I did. Had never before in my life welded. Caught on pretty quick, learnin' myself.

One of the best tool investments I've ever made. Dunno why I waited so long...

- djb

 

[k0ua]

All my life I'd always thought, "One day I'm gonna get me a welder." So one day I did. Had never before in my life welded. Caught on pretty quick, learnin' myself.

One of the best tool investments I've ever made. Dunno why I waited so long...

- djb

Well, I know why I waited.. Those darn things cost money!... As soon and me and the missus could save up some money we bought two important major (to us) purchases. One was a good 15 inch floor standing drill press and the other was a Lincoln AC 225 Welder. I later traded the Lincoln for an Everlast DC machine, but the point is an investment in a welder was a good investment.

 

[Big Barn]

I know for a fact all the older Ford and New Holland top links assemblies separated completely.

We would dismantle them occasionally, wire brush the the treads and apply a liberal coating of Never Seize or similar anti seize compound.

 

[Big Barn]

You do know that you do not need a wrench to to tighten the nut up against the center body don't you?.. If someone does not, I will outline the operation here.. Instead of trying to tighten the nut, just run the nut down with your hand until it is snug against the center body, then hold the nut securely with your hand, and take your other hand and tighten the center body using the leverage provided by the cross piece to cinch up the center body up against the nut. To loosen, do the same thing, hold the nut securely with your hand and bump the cross piece quickly in the opposite direction.. A wrench is never needed.

I realize this is an old post, but YES