Jinma 3pt lift shaft (15" not the 14") Having no luck in a new one. Mine is so twisted. Any suggestions??

[Otisco]

 

[quicksandfarmer]

Maybe one of the dealers will chime in.
Do you have a part number? Ali Express has thousands of Chinese tractor parts. They're not expensive but shipping from China is often more than the part.

 

[Otisco]

Maybe one of the dealers will chime in.
Do you have a part number? Ali Express has thousands of Chinese tractor parts. They're not expensive but shipping from China is often more than the part.

Part# 160.55.103 I'm told this # applies to both shafts. I've checked with Affordable and Keno.

 

[piper184]

Where did you get the new one from? That dealer should be working to get the correct part. Even if that is the part provided to them with the correct part number, it obviously is not correct. This is not to blame the dealer, but it is their responsibility to get you the correct part, even if it was a mistake farther up the supply chain. Having sat at the parts counter handing a customer a part that has the right number but is not correct is embarrassing. However, I have a lot of sympathy for the dealer in a situation like this as there is likely not much they can do but order it again and try to get a return authorization for the bad part. This happens to domestic tractor dealers too, but it is more difficult when dealing overseas.

This leaves you with the option of waiting for your dealer or start calling around and having dealers with stock pull the part and measure it before shipping. If you can't find one on the shelf then about the only other option is to have one made by a machine shop. It is not a terribly complicated part but will take quite a bit of labor to create so expect to pay accordingly. You might find a shop that would be willing to cut off the twisted end and make just that part and weld it back on. It is likely the shaft is stronger than mild steel that may need a heat treat when done. Other than the splines, it is not a high precision part so that should make it easier.

Good luck and keep us updated on what you find.

 

[fidowanttobe]

Welcome to TBN.
I see you've talked to Tommy at Affordable, he has always come through for me. Here are 2 more part suppliers, although I can't give a reference on either.
I agree with Piper184 on talking to a machine shop. In fact, talk to more than one.
As a fellow Jinma owner, please let us know how this turns out for you as I am spooked that parts will become unavailable someday.
What year is your Jinma??
Good luck.

Jinma Tractor Parts | ASIAN TRACTOR PARTS

Account Suspended

 

[AWSubie]

This is a fairly simple shaft to have machined if other sources can not provide. Just a guess at cost is about $25 for material (assuming 24 inches of 1 5/8 1018 round bar). 3 hours shop time at $110/hr. So between $350 - $400 at a local shop.

 

[Affordable]

We have the correct one in stock ? Not sure where the 14" one came from but all of ours are 15". Give us a call we will be glad to take care of you and any other parts needs you may have

Tommy
Affordable Tractor Sales
"Your Jinma Parts Superstore"
www.affordabletractorsalesco.com
979-865-4002

 

[Bob Rooks]

I'll speculate that the 14" part is for a smaller tractor, which could also bear the same part number. This is why you want to give the dealer/parts supplier the most complete and accurate information as possible. Nothing beats a clear pic of name tags. Suggest you return the 14" part for a refund and get the one from Tommy.

I find it curious how only one side is twisted. May I ask what was going on when it became twisted?

 

[piper184]

I'll speculate that the 14" part is for a smaller tractor, which could also bear the same part number. This is why you want to give the dealer/parts supplier the most complete and accurate information as possible. Nothing beats a clear pic of name tags. Suggest you return the 14" part for a refund and get the one from Tommy.

I find it curious how only one side is twisted. May I ask what was going on when it became twisted?

Hi Bob, Have you actually seen them use the same number for different sized parts on different model tractors? That would drive the parts people nuts!
I remember doing part number updates from GM way back in the 1980's. We always kept all the old numbers on the shelf for an easy reference. One popular front wheel seal had 13 number changes and the last time it changed back to the original number! I asked the factory rep about it and he told us it was Federal Law that if a supplier changed they had to issue a new part number. In this case they had been through 12 suppliers over the years and eventually went back to the original. We confirmed by opening a few boxes and identifying different manufacturers of the different numbers. It seemed a little excessive, but it helped GM identify issues by supplier.
I can't imagine the confusion of having different parts that are not interchangeable use the same part number.

 

[Bob Rooks]

Hi Bob, Have you actually seen them use the same number for different sized parts on different model tractors? That would drive the parts people nuts! Lube oil filters are one example that pops up.
I remember doing part number updates from GM way back in the 1980's. We always kept all the old numbers on the shelf for an easy reference. One popular front wheel seal had 13 number changes and the last time it changed back to the original number! I asked the factory rep about it and he told us it was Federal Law that if a supplier changed they had to issue a new part number. In this case they had been through 12 suppliers over the years and eventually went back to the original. We confirmed by opening a few boxes and identifying different manufacturers of the different numbers. It seemed a little excessive, but it helped GM identify issues by supplier.
I can't imagine the confusion of having different parts that are not interchangeable use the same part number.

I have seen this on Cat and Detroit parts as well as on my dozer. On Cat parts it will go by arrangement number, on Detroits it goes by the spec label/tag on the valve cover or generator label. Falk marine gears and clutches are similar. It's a big-ass headache too because sometimes there is a part number change with no change in the part. This is all to keep trade secrets and competition on their toes (and job security for others). So it's really important to include year, make, model, and serial number(s) of the machine for any part you're ordering.
True story: When I was a marine engine dealer in the '70's I would get calls for parts for a "blue" engine. After awhile it ceased being funny.