Semi-permanent 3pth bushing?

[davethegundoctor]

The Quick Hitch is the way to go. I have two= 1 in Cat 1 and 1 in Cat 2. I have all bases covered.

 

[SPYDERLK]

Locktite high strength retaining compound. P/N 638.

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

Locktite high strength retaining compound. P/N 638.

Oh! Now this is why I posted this! Excellent ide spyder. Think I'd ever be able to get them out if i had too?

 

[LD1]

before you decide to jump on a QH, make sure your implements are QH compatible

 

[SPYDERLK]

Oh! Now this is why I posted this! Excellent ide spyder. Think I'd ever be able to get them out if i had too?

Yes. Loctite 638 is right up there with the strongest, but weakens readily when hot ... something like 50% at 250F.

Give it time to cure well before use. Some heat helps - up to 200F late in the cure. A couple days in the hot summer sun and an incandescent light close on it at nite should give near full strength.
,,,larry

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

But I want to be able to pound it out if needed.

 

[SPYDERLK]

... Pull it into a deep socket with a bolt. - Much more graceful.

 

[ovrszd]

Duplex balls! Never seen those. (not that im an expert on balls!)
Would you use a press to remove and reinstall the balls? Has anyone every done this?

My Ford has interchangeable balls. CAT I or CAT II. Changing them doesn't even involve a tool. All done by hand.

Beyond that.

Don't weld or "glue" bushings to your tractor. If you are determined to fasten bushings in place, but a pair for each implement and tack weld them to the implement.

You thus don't do damage to your tractor. And you can easily remove the bushings from the implements if needed.

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

My Ford has interchangeable balls. CAT I or CAT II. Changing them doesn't even involve a tool. All done by hand.

Beyond that.

Don't weld or "glue" bushings to your tractor. If you are determined to fasten bushings in place, but a pair for each implement and tack weld them to the implement.

You thus don't do damage to your tractor. And you can easily remove the bushings from the implements if needed.

Another reason I don't like the bushings is that, even with the longer bushings, they can work themselves halfway out. Not good for even wear and distribution of weight/stress. Putting bushings on the implements won't fix that. Hmmm....

 

[ovrszd]

Another reason I don't like the bushings is that, even with the longer bushings, they can work themselves halfway out. Not good for even wear and distribution of weight/stress. Putting bushings on the implements won't fix that. Hmmm....

Then for you the solution might be to attach them to your tractor's 3pt arms. For the same reason you mention above, it's going to take a pretty strong adhesive to keep them in place. Probably require tack welding. Just keep in mind you might want to reverse that decision.