Looking for 24mm or 15/16" pins

[quicksandfarmer]

My tractor has a folding ROPS that is locked with two clevis pins, I've lost one of them. As far as I can tell they are 24mm diameter. I haven't been able to find a dealer who has a replacement. I tried using a 7/8" hitch pin, it was too small, and a 1" pin was too big. If they are 24mm then 15/16" would be 23.8mm and I think that would work. Length is about 4".

So far no luck in finding anything suitable. Any pointers?

Thanks.

 

[CalG]

If you come by, I can turn that 1 inch pin down to any size you need on the lathe. Not a simple task, as the commercial pins don't give much material to chuck up on. I bet you could live with a center hole for this application ;-)

 

[EscapedSuburbia]

24mm is a really odd size. Could they be 25mm which would be 0.98"? That's a common clevis pin diameter you can get from McMaster Carr or Misumi. I'd just turn one on the lathe out of 4140 if it's really 24mm.

 

[CalG]

get a replacement from the dealer.

The cost will be worth not having the hassle.

 

[bmaverick]

My tractor has a folding ROPS that is locked with two clevis pins, I've lost one of them. As far as I can tell they are 24mm diameter. I haven't been able to find a dealer who has a replacement. I tried using a 7/8" hitch pin, it was too small, and a 1" pin was too big. If they are 24mm then 15/16" would be 23.8mm and I think that would work. Length is about 4".

So far no luck in finding anything suitable. Any pointers?

Thanks.

McMaster-Carr

My folding ROPS uses the same size your machine has. And it has these McMaster clevis and pin setup.

 

[quicksandfarmer]

24mm is a really odd size. Could they be 25mm which would be 0.98"? That's a common clevis pin diameter you can get from McMaster Carr or Misumi. I'd just turn one on the lathe out of 4140 if it's really 24mm.

It could be. A quick google tells me that 25mm pins are available. I'll order some and see.

 

[quicksandfarmer]

It could be. A quick google tells me that 25mm pins are available. I'll order some and see.

I measured it, it's definitely 24mm.

Dealer recommended a 24mm bolt. I'd need to figure out a way to keep the nut from rattling off but still make it quick removal.

 

[EscapedSuburbia]

I measured it, it's definitely 24mm.

Dealer recommended a 24mm bolt. I'd need to figure out a way to keep the nut from rattling off but still make it quick removal.

Don't use a nut. Cross drill it and use a hitch pin.

 

[grsthegreat]

Honestly, if you have a hand grinder or a bench grinder, just shave a larger one down a bit. Take a few minutes. Wouldnt need a mill.

Or enlarge the hole to a standard size pin.

 

[oldnslo]

piece of 15/16 or 24 mm rod weld head on one end drill hole for hitch pin on the other or like stated a bolt depending on what you can find available.