bhh
Silver Member
So I finally got around to installing the check chains discussed here...
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/316654-check-chains-kubota-l3800.html
Unfortunately I didn't take pictures but I did a quick sketch that shows the way I think I'm going to hook it up. Basically the brackets that the chain hooks into is going to get secured to the same bracket that the toplink gets hooked to on the outside of the bracket though as their is not room on the inside of the bracket due to the toplink "socket". I basically need a longer Toplink Pin to accomodate the two 1/4" plates. To be tight, I need exactly 3" of usable space on the toplink pin and I have not been able to find one that length anywhere, including online. I am using a longer one I had for now that is about 4-4.5" but the brackets kind of flop around and I'd like them to be nice and tight and it is currently maybe putting too much force on the cotter pin as well as they want to pull outward when under load. I see there are adjustable draw pins but I haven't been able to find a 3/4" dia. top link pin that is adjustable either. Does anyone have any good ideas or know of a source for either a 3" toplink pin (exact) or an adjustable one? I'm not sure I would trust a bolt. I hope this is somewhat clear, if not I'll try and remember to take pics next weekend.
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/316654-check-chains-kubota-l3800.html
Unfortunately I didn't take pictures but I did a quick sketch that shows the way I think I'm going to hook it up. Basically the brackets that the chain hooks into is going to get secured to the same bracket that the toplink gets hooked to on the outside of the bracket though as their is not room on the inside of the bracket due to the toplink "socket". I basically need a longer Toplink Pin to accomodate the two 1/4" plates. To be tight, I need exactly 3" of usable space on the toplink pin and I have not been able to find one that length anywhere, including online. I am using a longer one I had for now that is about 4-4.5" but the brackets kind of flop around and I'd like them to be nice and tight and it is currently maybe putting too much force on the cotter pin as well as they want to pull outward when under load. I see there are adjustable draw pins but I haven't been able to find a 3/4" dia. top link pin that is adjustable either. Does anyone have any good ideas or know of a source for either a 3" toplink pin (exact) or an adjustable one? I'm not sure I would trust a bolt. I hope this is somewhat clear, if not I'll try and remember to take pics next weekend.
