dkg520 509 #1 Posted July 3, 2019 Is this silver rod a part of this sickle bar? And if so what does it do and where does this attach? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stepney 2,325 #2 Posted July 3, 2019 Yes, that's the correct lift rod. It attaches to your implement rockshaft at the dash tower, just as a deck/plow etc would. I think you use the inner hole on the shaft.. atleast thats how it was on mine. You don't want the higher lifting one, if you have a hydro like me it'll destroy the weakest part once the sickle lifts.. IE that rod. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkg520 509 #3 Posted July 3, 2019 Thank you. I may put it on C160-8 if I can figure out how to connect it to the PTO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stepney 2,325 #4 Posted July 3, 2019 43 minutes ago, dkg520 said: Thank you. I may put it on C160-8 if I can figure out how to connect it to the PTO. Don't even try the PTO, you will spin that old unit way too fast. I have a C160 engine in my Electro 12. Remove your PTO clutch and bearing race leaving just the trans drive pulley on the crank. Pick up a 1 1/8" id shaft, about 2" dia V belt pulley. Key that in place of your PTO. The sickle front brackets go in place of the Tach-A-Matic bracket. Bolt spacing is the same. Then you simply run a belt from the sickle drive up around the engine and the pedal operated PTO. Good to go. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkg520 509 #5 Posted July 3, 2019 Thank up for your expertise ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #6 Posted July 7, 2019 Alright guys your on the topic I’m needing help on! I bought a sickle bar at the Big Show, but it’s missing the lift rod. I don’t see anywhere on mine to mount it. @dkg520, is there any chance I could get you to snap a pic of how it mounts to your sickle bar? There doesn’t appear to be a mounting spot for a rod on mine. Dimensions on its placement on the sickle wood be helpful too. Here’s a pic of mine. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,459 #7 Posted July 7, 2019 1 hour ago, dells68 said: Alright guys your on the topic I’m needing help on! I bought a sickle bar at the Big Show, but it’s missing the lift rod. I don’t see anywhere on mine to mount it. @dkg520, is there any chance I could get you to snap a pic of how it mounts to your sickle bar? There doesn’t appear to be a mounting spot for a rod on mine. Dimensions on its placement on the sickle wood be helpful too. Here’s a pic of mine. some of the early ones did not have a hole for a lift rod, nor did they have a belt cover on the front where the lift rod is installed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #8 Posted July 7, 2019 1 minute ago, Shynon said: some of the early ones did not have a hole for a lift rod, nor did they have a belt cover on the front where the lift rod is installed Ok Tom, that brings my next question. Could I make a mount to fit in place of the cover to keep from altering my sickle bar? I don’t want to mess it up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,459 #9 Posted July 7, 2019 @wheelhorseman added a hole to his for the lift bar, he may have the measurements. I have an NOS cover for one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jennifer 1,877 #10 Posted July 7, 2019 Looking for a place to get new sections for ours! Amish are looking for us! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #11 Posted July 7, 2019 9 minutes ago, Jennifer said: Looking for a place to get new sections for ours! Amish are looking for us! Talk to Lane, @Lane Ranger, he was telling me of someone he knows that has the sections and guards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #12 Posted July 7, 2019 38 minutes ago, Shynon said: @wheelhorseman added a hole to his for the lift bar, he may have the measurements. I have an NOS cover for one. Awesome Tom! Any specs there Lowell? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheelhorseman 3,211 #13 Posted July 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Jennifer said: Looking for a place to get new sections for ours! Amish are looking for us! Here is a link jari sickle mowers use the same ones https://www.cuttingcomponents.com/jari-replacement-section-102500-2-w-x-2-13-16-h-3-16-hole-on-1-3-8-centers.html 1 hour ago, dells68 said: Awesome Tom! Any specs there Lowell? I will have to try and measure it tomorrow. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #14 Posted July 7, 2019 9 minutes ago, wheelhorseman said: Here is a link jari sickle mowers use the same ones https://www.cuttingcomponents.com/jari-replacement-section-102500-2-w-x-2-13-16-h-3-16-hole-on-1-3-8-centers.html I will have to try and measure it tomorrow. Thanks so much Lowell! I really appreciate your help! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
