Upper Canada 213 #1 Posted April 9, 2016 Just got done picking up a sleeve hitch to use on my 314-8. Sleeve hitches seem hard to come by here in Ontario Canada. Now I just need to get the rockshaft kit. I do have a lead on a complete rockshaft kit. I have had some good luck this last week, first a mid mount grader blade and now the sleeve hitch. Must have a shoe up my @$$! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Sparky 526 #2 Posted April 9, 2016 I'm happy for you pal. For my own curiosity, would you take a pic and add it to your thread? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Upper Canada 213 #3 Posted April 9, 2016 Yes a pic will be added to the thread tomorrow. I knew that would be one of the first things to be asked. Also I will be poking around for dimensions on the rockshaft in case I have to make my own. I had made a sleeve hitch for the 314-8 that works but having an original is just so much more satisfying! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,629 #4 Posted April 9, 2016 Wheelhorseman1000 sells the complete rockshaft assembly.By complete I mean cable,clevis ,chain and the rockshaft with bearings.I thought about making my own but his price was so reasonable that I got mine from him.Real good quality.Just a thought.JAinVA 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WNYPCRepair 1,923 #5 Posted April 9, 2016 19 minutes ago, JAinVA said: Wheelhorseman1000 sells the complete rockshaft assembly.By complete I mean cable,clevis ,chain and the rockshaft with bearings.I thought about making my own but his price was so reasonable that I got mine from him.Real good quality.Just a thought.JAinVA Yep, like new, possibly even better than original. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Upper Canada 213 #6 Posted April 9, 2016 59 minutes ago, JAinVA said: I had been looking at Wheelhorseman1000's hitch and rockshaft kit but the price is not that great for me due to the exchange rate from Canadian to U.S. dollars and on top of it there is also a shipping fee to Canada whereas it is free shipping in the U.S.A. I do agree that his kit and hitch do look to be of good quality and craftsmanship. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,629 #7 Posted April 9, 2016 (edited) upper canada, Sorry that wheelhorsemans kit isn't the answer for you cost wise.It saves a lot of time and searching when all you need comes in one box.Luck,JAinVA Edited April 9, 2016 by JAinVA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Upper Canada 213 #8 Posted April 9, 2016 Pics as promised! Little bit rusty but I am happy to have it. I loosened out the bolts this morning. Took a bit of rost-off to loosen them up but they came out fairly easy. Cleaned out the thread holes with a tap and then brass wire wheel to the bolts and everything is nice and smooth now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,629 #9 Posted April 9, 2016 (edited) Those things are handy.I took a middle buster and made an attachment for the horse to dig rows to plant potatos.I also made a potato plow for that style hitch and it sure is easier than digging spuds by hand.I hope you get lots of use from it.The only drawback to those things is that you have to tie them up to use the tow hitch.JAinVA Edited April 9, 2016 by JAinVA 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 6,791 #10 Posted April 9, 2016 A little never seize on those bolts will keep them free. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Upper Canada 213 #11 Posted April 9, 2016 6 minutes ago, JAinVA said: Those things are handy.I took a middle buster and made an attachment for the horse to dig rows to plant potatos.I also made a potato plow for that style hitch and it sure is easier than digging spuds by hand.I hope you get lots of use from it.The only drawback to those things is that you have to tie them up to use the tow hitch.JAinVA Mine is going to be used mostly for my brinley box scraper. My driveway is long and a nightmare for potholes. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,629 #12 Posted April 9, 2016 That hitch will do well in that application.Nice score. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Upper Canada 213 #13 Posted April 9, 2016 3 hours ago, JAinVA said: The only drawback to those things is that you have to tie them up to use the tow hitch.JAinVA This sleeve hitch is going on the 314-8. I bought a 315-8 back in February and the hitch on it will be available! Come to think of it I never did start a thread on the 315-8 I bought. It came with a 42 inch deck, snowblower and an Original snow cab. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,629 #14 Posted April 9, 2016 Snow cab is something you can't find down this way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phatboy 565 #15 Posted April 10, 2016 (edited) 9 hours ago, Upper Canada said: This sleeve hitch is going on the 314-8. I bought a 315-8 back in February and the hitch on it will be available! Come to think of it I never did start a thread on the 315-8 I bought. It came with a 42 inch deck, snowblower and an Original snow cab. Nice score buddy,, but that particular hitch is called a "Clevis Hitch" ,, a sleeve hitch gets its name cause it is as its name describes it a "Sleeve" that other attachments go into,,,it is also known as a slot hitch,, there are a cpl of actual sleeve ( slot) hitches in pocs below, if you havent actually ever seen one you can see them there,,,just tryin to pass on some high falutting book learnins !! Edited April 10, 2016 by Phatboy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 993 #16 Posted April 10, 2016 ya you are lucky for sure,iv only seen a few in my days,i know a few collectors around me,old timers and they don't sell much,one guy has several nut roasters but isn't interested in selling anything Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fun Engineer 859 #17 Posted April 10, 2016 Nice sleeve hitch Upper Canada. Scarce as hens teeth around here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
