peter lena 8,970 #1 Posted December 16, 2023 65https://www.google.com/search?q=5%2F16+%2C+bolts&sca_esv=591223588&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS866US866&sxsrf=AM9HkKlkluQv4FiVEUIqv8UK3Y5tM9jiyg%3A17026520821vssid=uvpv-713&ip=1 often refer to attachment swing lever connections , the upper end smooth , unthreaded area , is what you want to enhance movement ease , use flat washers on either side , to firm up smooth easy lubricated connection , hold that setting with an elastic lock nut . especially good , application on the plow squeeze lever set up . lets you dial in a perfect swing . eliminate , any play in the squeeze lever , connection wire , small channel locks , really snugs up the end mounting holes , lube , verify as you set it up . only a suggestion , Pete 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TractorEd 637 #2 Posted December 25, 2023 Nice suggestion Pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,970 #3 Posted December 25, 2023 @TractorEd MERRY CHRISTMAS , nd thanks for the shout ! done a number of attachment , enhancements . , start off with , original set up , and improve every movement point . eliminate the rusty , drag , snug up the starting point , lubricate as you go , like to set plow up on , 2 milk crates , and roller stool around it , steering quadrant area , pop off covers , like aerosol red grease, detail the spring lever spring , small channel locks, tighten up the spring lever small size rod , so any squeeze has a movement effect . also detailed , quadrant , slide pin , works like a rifle bolt , solid smooth , hard to believe its the same unit ! do that on mower decks also , starting with the PTO LEVER start , to mule drive bearings . the freer movement also , saves the PTO drive clutch, no screaming , bearing drag , pushback . often add A HEIM joint to linkage , no failures , solid smooth , Pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne0 707 #4 Posted December 25, 2023 Apparently, us WH nuts have nothing better to do on Christmas night! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonytoro416 1,086 #5 Posted December 26, 2023 1 hour ago, peter lena said: @TractorEd MERRY CHRISTMAS , nd thanks for the shout ! done a number of attachment , enhancements . , start off with , original set up , and improve every movement point . eliminate the rusty , drag , snug up the starting point , lubricate as you go , like to set plow up on , 2 milk crates , and roller stool around it , steering quadrant area , pop off covers , like aerosol red grease, detail the spring lever spring , small channel locks, tighten up the spring lever small size rod , so any squeeze has a movement effect . also detailed , quadrant , slide pin , works like a rifle bolt , solid smooth , hard to believe its the same unit ! do that on mower decks also , starting with the PTO LEVER start , to mule drive bearings . the freer movement also , saves the PTO drive clutch, no screaming , bearing drag , pushback . often add A HEIM joint to linkage , no failures , solid smooth , Pete What size threaded rod and heims do you use for your snow plow setups? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,970 #6 Posted December 26, 2023 @Tonytoro416 @TractorEd 1/2 x 20 fine threaded rod , have the plow end connection finished INSIDE THE quadrant area , elastic nut . minimizing ground contact . build that up on milk crates , so you can roller stool around it , and VERIFY EASY FUNCTION . crate under rear of frame , front end just behind quadrant area , what ever you build in , will be exactly the same on tractor . suspended total access frame , is what you want , for detail function . thats key for improvement , NOT STANDING ON YOUR HEAD , regularly look over ENTIRE MOVEMENT AREA , OF ANY ISSUE . WHERE DOES IT HANG UP ? WHAT HAS TO CHANGE ? washers? lube ? eliminate sloppy play , that angle squeeze lever , was sloppy , detail in the quadrant spring / hole area , red aerosol grease , moves with total ease , slide pin , like a rifle bolt . roller stooling around it , lets you , find all the faults , eliminate them . also use a lubricant on the front of plow blade for snow slide , stop rust , this is just enough , to have people say , you , cant do that , Pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,970 #7 Posted December 10, 2024 @dmoore often refer to FUNCTIONAL DETAILING , on linkage / lever set ups , first photo shows plow lever squeeze triangle , improvement , partial threaded bolt , so unthreaded smooth spot , is now swing / movement / lubricated spot , held in exact , smoth , secure stop with elastic lock nut , dial it in ! also notice 1/2 " threaded heim joint, on plow blade swing arm , another one , on the bottom of the plow quadrant , push / pill point , maks for very solid / smooth quadrant direction . like red aerosol grease , especially at quadrat , compression spring / slide point . sounds / works like a rifle bolt . used small channel locks , to tighten up pull wire , movement spot , lubricate as you go , top squeeze lever , should have ZERO PLAY in its movement function , that and lube improvement function ,at every related movement point , makes for an amazing difference , in blade swing . lots of years on this , detail in every MOVEMENT stage , try , test, try , add a oil slick front of blade , for snow slide , free HP ! my plows move with total ease , with simple detailing , every bolt swing point , is lubed and nylock nutted to hold perfect resistance setting, pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,970 #8 Posted December 11, 2024 @Tonytoro416 https://www.google.com/search?q=1%2F2+x+20+heim+jfemale+oint+fine+threaded+rod&sca_esv=16b82813b0686bd1&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS866US866&sxsrf=ADLYWIIh0oDaCwGYKvzyzUwRCe2YZYGMZA%3A1733879779799&ei=4-dYZ7y7MIeh5NoP-omd2A4&ved=0ahUKEwj8uO7CxZ6KAxWHEFkFHfpEB-s , used straight 1/2 x 20 threaded rod , for matching size pull / push rods , perfect hole under steering quadrant , from original sloppy set up heim is on bottom of swing area , nut/ washer inside , its very easy , and the smooth easy function is very easy , detailing in , the squeeze lever , eliminating sloppy fit , is wat make this rock , what you are doing is eliminating sloppy play , lever hand compression spring is what runs movement function, like a rifle bolt , very smooth / solid , you have built in adjustment , take advantage of that ! first photo , triangular swing point , no excess play in the wire , the firmer the pull , the more response , red grease , lubricate blade face . for snow slide , no rust . pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites