Lost Pup 172 #1 Posted November 21, 2010 I had connected my rebuilt tiller directly with cable initially but I wanted to use the clevis hitch without pulling out the wrenches. I built the rockshaft shown with material on hand. A little R&D from all the pics here and I have one complete. I could have welded the bar to the shaft but I was unsure of the correct distance to center the arm so I put two set screws on the arm so after I hook up the chain to the tiller I can set the arm where it clear of the gas tank cutout. Ordered bearing brass so I made due with bushing made of steel. More Pics after I install and try it out. A few Pics for those who build there own. Comments Welcome 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jusjeepn 59 #2 Posted November 22, 2010 That is pretty slick! I'll be interested to know if those set screws will hold the tiller over time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lost Pup 172 #3 Posted November 22, 2010 That is pretty slick! I'll be interested to know if those set screws will hold the tiller over time. Remember there are opposing forces connected here, the cable thru the tube from the lift arm in front and the the chain from the tiller / hitch going to the rear. I did not see much side movement involved load wise. I find out tomorrow when I install it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckeye 5 #4 Posted November 22, 2010 I would loosen the set screws on the initial trial, and let the arm find it's own place on the shaft, then tighten them down Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lost Pup 172 #5 Posted November 23, 2010 Finished it up. Works great. Had a worry at first as I lifted the tiller with the seat and pan still off and the supports opened a bit as it lifted. Figured out the pan is part of the support locking the top of the arms from opening. Also a pic of the thimble holder adapter under the tractor on the lift arm, I made that on first as the thimble is free to turn as the adapter has a bit of clearance when tightened. The second one on the rockshaft arm I needed more clearance to the lift tube so I turned a groove in the 1 inch stock and did not use the cable thimble at all. The pic shows the clearance with the lift at full up position. The alignment looks good at this point as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Operator 7 #6 Posted November 24, 2010 Nice job! Again well done. And you saved yourself quite a few bucks too. Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olratlr 25 #7 Posted November 29, 2010 Great job and money saved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
