kthomas62 44 #1 Posted March 29, 2020 (edited) Good evening all, So, the hood pivot rod is about worn out on my 414-8. It doesn't seem to be available any longer. Just wondering what some of you may have crafted one from? Thanks! Kevin Edited March 29, 2020 by kthomas62 Misspelled word Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 6,635 #2 Posted March 29, 2020 I do this to get rid of all the slop in all the components. Make up a pin from 1/2" rod (I used stainless steel) then drill out the front hitch and the 2 hood pivots. Oversize hood pivot pin.pdf As you can see I use cotter pins and washers instead of the E-clips. 1 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kthomas62 44 #3 Posted March 29, 2020 1 minute ago, cleat said: I do this to get rid of all the slop in all the components. Make up a pin from 1/2" rod (I used stainless steel) then drill out the front hitch and the 2 hood pivots. Oversize hood pivot pin.pdf 28.56 kB · 0 downloads As you can see I use cotter pins and washers instead of the E-clips. Wow, that's really nice! Thank you for sharing!! Kevin 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 6,635 #4 Posted March 29, 2020 For the stop pin to hold the hood open the correct amount I make up this pin. Wheel Horse hood stop pin.pdf You can see it in the pictures above 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kthomas62 44 #5 Posted March 29, 2020 Thank you Cleat! Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,857 #6 Posted March 29, 2020 Here is a quick fix. 1/2" rod and two 1/4" hose clamps. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,115 #7 Posted March 29, 2020 The rod is a 3/8" steel round stock that can be found at any hardware store. The holes are probably elongated and can be drilled out and insert some flanged bushings to bring it back down to 3/8". 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,874 #8 Posted March 29, 2020 I replace the rod with 3/8 x11/4" grade 5 bolts, washers and self locker nut. just snug quick and cheap if your looking for nothing fancy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kthomas62 44 #9 Posted March 30, 2020 Thanks for all the great replies everyone! I really appreciate the ideas! Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kthomas62 44 #10 Posted March 30, 2020 11 hours ago, TractorJunkie said: I replace the rod with 3/8 x11/4" grade 5 bolts, washers and self locker nut. just snug quick and cheap if your looking for nothing fancy I had actually thought about that before I posted! Thanks. Kevin 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
