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olcowhand
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 Posted - 08/10/2010 : 15:49:35
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| Mike, I'd just use a chain for the lift. This will allow for float. Some want down pressure, but it's nearly useless on garden tractors, as it unloads the rear wheels & traction is lost. The main problem with your lift rod is that it has to bend in order to move, as the rod is rigid mounted and cannot change angle. |
Daniel in Ky -- So much to do, so little time!
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ATF
USA
1892 Posts |
Posted - 08/10/2010 : 18:03:25
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| Thanks Daniel, I've heard that before, I hadn't even considered having down pressure on a sleeve hitch, since it's a cable lift, I don't even know how it would be possible. i was thinking of you the other day, when I was helping my buddy with his MF231, we were trying to put a new kit in the power steering cylinder, sure could have used your expertise, lol, just ended up doing half of it, but it works. |
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olcowhand
USA
5115 Posts |
Posted - 08/10/2010 : 18:47:37
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| I forgot the lift is operated by cable. My 416 didn't have rear lift, and the only Allis/Simplicity I've ever owned, so I stuck my foot in my7 mouth on that one. Some cylinders are tough to get the piston seals into the tube. Was that your issue? |
Daniel in Ky -- So much to do, so little time!
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ATF
USA
1892 Posts |
Posted - 08/10/2010 : 19:04:18
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| Yeah, I couldn't get the back cup and seals and rod out, they weren't too bad though, it all works great now. |
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skunkhome
USA
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Posted - 08/11/2010 : 07:24:00
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Originally posted by SCUMMY
Gday
this is what i made and it lifts better then i thought it would?
the rake is only good in loose stuff
cheers
Looks like that Simplicity has really had an impact on your place, Scummy. Good investment! I bet that rake is a bear to lift sticking out that far in the rear. |
  Phil
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither safety nor liberty."
Benjamin Franklin |
Edited by - skunkhome on 08/11/2010 07:29:36 |
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freddie
USA
2129 Posts |
Posted - 08/13/2010 : 13:52:01
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| it would be better it he had the front counter wieght to make up the diff on the rake. |
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skunkhome
USA
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Posted - 08/14/2010 : 08:21:34
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Originally posted by freddie
it would be better it he had the front counter wieght to make up the diff on the rake.
I think a shorter tongue would make it much easier to lift. |
Phil
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither safety nor liberty."
Benjamin Franklin |
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Rear Hitch Update
