QA Loader Frame Latch Pin Safey Modification
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dragoneggs
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I like the cotter pin design because it is easy to replace/repair with no tools.
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Because the ends of the small pin have been flattened so the pin can't fall out, you hafta use a larger washer. If I was gonna weld I'd grind the bottom end of the pin down to pin shaft size and then use a washer that fits tighter. Would be easier to tack weld that way.
Share away my friend!!!! Just don't make me look bad!!!
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My dumb phone won't upload the pictures for some reason.
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That's a good idea Larry.
On the same subject, my JD2210 uses an intermediate driveshaft between the engine and HST transaxle. Greaseable u-joints on each end. Only problem is you can't get em without disassembling the tractor. I was at my local JD dealer one day and a JD2210 owner was at the parts counter talking with the mechanics and parts guys. They had just repaired his tractor after it threw the shaft out and busted the transaxle housing. Cost him $1800 to fix. He asked if there was a way to grease it. They said no, not without disassembly.
I went home and took up the challenge I cut two holes in the plastic floorpan to give access to the joints. Plugged the holes with square rubber grommets I bought from JD. $20 later I can grease my shaft.
I took detailed pictures and went back to the dealer. The mechanic that had worked on the previous machine was at the parts counter. I told everyone there I had an idea I wanted to share with them. Maybe it could save a customer an expensive repair. I showed them the pictures and described the modification. I told them I'd leave them the pictures for future use. It got real quiet. They politely acknowledged what I had shown them with tolerant patience. I left the pics and walked out. I'm sure they went in the trash can. I would never trust that shop to work on my stuff....
With the pin in position I marked where the washer needed to be.
We ground off a bit of the flared end to get everything to slide on easy.
I used a 10mm washer.
The spring came from Century Spring Corp. part # C-740 (5/8 x 2 1/2 x .080)
I removed half of a coil off the end of the spring but it turns out I wouldn't have had to.
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