JoeM 7,873 #26 Posted January 18 26 minutes ago, wallfish said: If it's going to use the existing rod link connection from the lever to the index of the blade, it will need to use the pin to lock it and absorb the force, or a beefed up rod. That 1/2" rod will bend and it's not designed to hold that kind of pressure pushing in on the right side of the blade. Agree, got to have a stiffer rod. Although, on the xi machines the steering rods are 1/2"x2 foot long and hold up well. (until the daughter barks a tree with the tire. and viola custom) Straighten it out and worked good. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,610 #27 Posted January 18 @JoeM that quadrant base is lubrication dry , also the squeeze lever slide pin point , changed the plow swing lever over to a 1/2" fine threaded rod with HEIM JOINTS on each end/ , that lever swings like a rifle bolt , lucas grease . pete 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,873 #28 Posted January 18 33 minutes ago, peter lena said: that quadrant base is lubrication dry Yeah that is one out of the junk pile. I do like this spray grease, pretty good stuff. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RED-Z06 2,221 #29 Posted January 18 I really wish WH hydro models had auxiliary hydraulics, i put a 48" blade on my 312-8 with manual lift and angle and I grew to despise it🤣. I got a 54" blade for a different tractor with 2 spools of auxiliary hydraulics and its just a matter of rocking the levers back and forth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,213 #30 Posted January 18 2 hours ago, JoeM said: Pic from the bottom of the cat head Boy, I looked at the image and wondered if you’d somehow inverted it. Then I read the post. I like this approach. I’d make the arm as long as possible given the throw of the cylinder. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,213 #31 Posted January 18 2 hours ago, JoeM said: (until the daughter barks a tree with the tire. and viola custom) Straighten it out and worked good. My son has lately been at the wheel for a couple of “uh oh” moments. Thankfully, nothing to expensive to fix! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites