ri702bill 8,294 #1 Posted January 3, 2022 (edited) A Happy New Year to all. I finally got around to modifying the Angling Rod on the 79350 48" plow for the C81. I was able to reuse the existing rod, cut the ends off and thread them 1/2-20 UNF for the PFTE lube-free joints and lock nuts. The assembled length stayed at 31.50 inches, center to center, with +/- 1/8" adjustment at the lever end. Works smoothly, no play. A few things on this modification: Cut and thread only one end at a time - I used the bent angle on the opposite end to help stop rotation while threading. Attach the locknut and joint, repeat on the other end. You WILL need to chase the zinc coating out of the joints to get a decent fit. I chase it first with a tap by hand, then chuck the tap into a cordless drill - applying inward pressure while tapping and outward pressure retracting - this cleans both sides of the Vee thread. The nylon locknuts go on with the unthreaded nylon first - to do this, run the nut threads first on the rod for about 1 inch to "form" threads in the nylon. the remove and install correctly. I chose the thru hole style joints over the stud style because you can make length adjustments every half turn (.025 inch) versus the stud full turn (.050 inch). You NEED to space the joint away from the lever and quadrant by abour 1/8" - I chose to use 1/2 ID x 3/4 OD x 1/16 thick stainless shims - 2 per end. BEST part - NO more fiddling with trying to attach the rod to the quadrant and dropping the cotter pin numerous times. Bill Edited January 3, 2022 by ri702bill 2 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,317 #2 Posted January 3, 2022 Very nice work. I'll be doing the same modification soon. I appreciate the pics! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,294 #3 Posted January 3, 2022 (edited) @ebinmaine Thanks - you may wish to reduce the diameter of your new steel rod to about .440 diameter for the first quarter inch to help get the die started square - thread it, cut the guide off. Also - if your new rod is either plated or galvanized - remove that coating prior to threading!! Edited January 3, 2022 by ri702bill 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,809 #4 Posted January 3, 2022 Well did! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,294 #5 Posted January 3, 2022 It's not welded, it bolted. Well done - a steak I probably would not want to eat. Bill 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,809 #6 Posted January 3, 2022 5 minutes ago, ri702bill said: It's not welded, it bolted. Well done - a steak I probably would not want to eat. Bill please! Not well done! Don’t kill it twice! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,588 #7 Posted January 3, 2022 @ri702bill did the same basic set up years ago , I used fine threaded rod , the set up has been bulletproof , also detailed in the steering quadrant for easier spring pin function , lucas chassis grease , must be 5-6 years now , have that on my 82 frankenhorse , along with other heim experiments . tried heims to see how they stand up , never had one fail . glad to se you daring the status quo , don't worry w/h police will not find you , try one on the end of your pto foward end , replace the trunion , with a heim joint , just go over the 3/8x16 thread with a 3/8x24 die nut , lubrication feed. the heim screws right on , good job , pete 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,588 #8 Posted January 3, 2022 @ri702bill found it , first notice the teflon / metal washers on pto rod end ,1st photo , typically 3/8 " + on sloppy play , makes lever very solid and smooth , next picture the heim on the end of that pto lever , very smooth , easy to do , no failures , another horse lover making improvements , WHAT IS GOING ON ? PETE 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,199 #9 Posted January 3, 2022 2 hours ago, Pullstart said: Well did! 2 hours ago, ri702bill said: It's not welded, it bolted. Took me a second, but I see what you did there! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,294 #10 Posted January 3, 2022 Jeff - don't feel bad - just a bit of Michigan to New England translation needed for a whisker of humor !! Bill 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,588 #11 Posted January 3, 2022 @ri702bill notice the ground cable to engine corner ? that bolts on to the battery ground rail , that holds the pto lever . thats a main ground gain on your horse , battery ground , engine ground , rectifier ground , headlight ground , all connected , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,317 #12 Posted January 3, 2022 6 minutes ago, ri702bill said: Jeff - don't feel bad - just a bit of Michigan to New England translation needed for a whisker of humor !! Bill 'at's wikkid hahd to gitt them midwestinnahs tah unnahstann whuttwe say sometimes. They's gut too many "R"s an' we ain't got any-ah-tall. Me an' @JCM Jim figyah we could teach em though. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,170 #13 Posted January 3, 2022 (edited) 17 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: 'at's wikkid hahd to gitt them midwestinnahs tah unnahstann whuttwe say sometimes. They's gut too many "R"s an' we ain't got any-ah-tall. Me an' @JCM Jim figyah we could teach em though. Ayup. Fa shoooah. Edited January 3, 2022 by Handy Don 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,317 #14 Posted January 5, 2022 Got some supplies... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
