Loader leveling rod

[azranger]

I have a g3033 with the LL3102 fel. The bucket level indicator seems to be a little off, is there a way to adjust it. Tried loosening the bolts holding the rod and the sleeve , but neither one seemed to move.Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[Notforhire]

A photo would help. Is the stationary part of the indicator adjustable?

Bill

 

[blueriver]

I've never like them .. I just learn to watch the bucket.

 

[Guesseral]

I bent mine like a pretzel once just re-bent it an all was good. I don't think there is any real adjustment w/o just bending it to your needs. Like if you need the bucket to go down more for level you would have to flatten the V out some, if you had to bring it up to level you would have to close down on the V that would be a lot more difficult. Now if you don't have a V to show where level is then you have no idea what I am talking about, at that point disregard!

 

[azranger]

Thanks for the replies. I have tried to adjust the sleeve and the rod with no luck, mine does not have the v-notch, its just a straight rod. I will look at it alittle closer today when I have more time to play with it. Thanks again.

 

[Underdog57]

Thanks for the replies. I have tried to adjust the sleeve and the rod with no luck, mine does not have the v-notch, its just a straight rod. I will look at it alittle closer today when I have more time to play with it. Thanks again.

I have the straight rod on mine, it works good, I like it.

 

[altamaha]

On my 3039, the leveling rod is a two piece action... the inner rod is attached to the bucket and moves inside a sleeve as the bucket tilts... the outer sleeve is the part that is adjustable.. it is clamped at a stabilizing point and is adjusted by loosening the locking bolt, sliding the sleeve up or down, then re-locking the bolt.. hope this works for you.

 

[azranger]

On my 3039, the leveling rod is a two piece action... the inner rod is attached to the bucket and moves inside a sleeve as the bucket tilts... the outer sleeve is the part that is adjustable.. it is clamped at a stabilizing point and is adjusted by loosening the locking bolt, sliding the sleeve up or down, then re-locking the bolt.. hope this works for you.

Thanks altamaha, I will check that out, sounds like the same setup.

 

[azranger]

I do nit think it can be adjusted. I tried both ends and no luck.

 

[Guesseral]

I do nit think it can be adjusted. I tried both ends and no luck.


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Ok I'll be dumb and ask. How does the rod tell you when the bucket is level with the ground? What am I missing?

 

[mangus580]

Guesseral - when the end of the rod is 'flush' with the end of the tube, the bucket is level.


azranger, that may be another downfall to the G series. I know the R series there is essentilaly a 'set screw' for the outer tube, allowing you to move it as needed.


Side note....

I am working on an electronic setup that would be universal to all tractors indicating bucket level to ground. If all goes as planned, you will also be able to tell the angle the tractor is on, and even optionally angles of 3pt implements....

Stay tuned! I will announce more in the LS forum first as we progress....

 

[Egbert]

I am working on an electronic setup that would be universal to all tractors indicating bucket level to ground.


Awesome! I've never understood why this wasn't an option.

 

[Guesseral]

Guesseral - when the end of the rod is 'flush' with the end of the tube, the bucket is level.


azranger, that may be another downfall to the G series. I know the R series there is essentilaly a 'set screw' for the outer tube, allowing you to move it as needed.


Side note....

I am working on an electronic setup that would be universal to all tractors indicating bucket level to ground. If all goes as planned, you will also be able to tell the angle the tractor is on, and even optionally angles of 3pt implements....

Stay tuned! I will announce more in the LS forum first as we progress....

Ok if the end is flush at level set the bucket level measure the distance it is down inside and cut off the end of the tube.

 

[azranger]

Ok I'll be dumb and ask. How does the rod tell you when the bucket is level with the ground? What am I missing?

The tip of the rod should be flush with the top of the sleeve when the bucket id level.

 

[azranger]

Ok if the end is flush at level set the bucket level measure the distance it is down inside and cut off the end of the tube.

I have considered this, also thought about adding to the rod.
Mangu580, im interested in your setup, keep us posted.

 

[vwnotrunning]

Another LS owner interested in your level indicator!

 

[altamaha]

azranger, was your setup correct when you purchased or has it always been off? Guide rod too short, guess you could cut the sleeve a bit to compensate, too long, just paint a ring on the guide rod to indicate level.

mangus, sounds interesting. will be waiting to see the completed project.

 

[Ball Ground]

Sounds great mangus580, can't wait to see what you come up with.

 

[the whispering oaks farm]

Mine is the same way, it is flush when the bucket is level but when I use my pallet forks it is way off. It sticks out about 3 inches so I am doing what another poster said and painting a line where the forks are level. Another idea might be to cut the outer tube down a bit and ad a clear plastic tube extension and put indicator marks for whatever attachment you are using. I have 4 different quick attach units and they are all level at different settings.

 

[the whispering oaks farm]

The tip of the rod is supposed to be just flush with the tube when the bucket is level. I use mine all the time, once you get used to it , it works really well fine tuning the cut the bucket makes to the soil. hope that helps.

Ok I'll be dumb and ask. How does the rod tell you when the bucket is level with the ground? What am I missing?