Missing bolt in Kubota L3200 FEL

[WranglerX]

Probably does not matter, its just to keep pin located properly (and from coming out)... Probably being tight, one less rattle... Bolt is probably availabel at local hardware store for 1/4 cost of equipment dealers parts department, and probably same quality, if you are going to leave bolt loose, suggest nylock nut...

Dale

 

[Vectors2Final]

I live down the street from a TSC, I guess I can peek in there and see what they have. The nuts on my tractor look to be nylock, but I'll have to double check.


Considering tightening them just a little just so I don't lose anymore and maybe keeping them on hand just incase I lose another or something.


Thanks

 

[Dave M7040]

Old bump...


Are these bolts supposed to be tight? The bolts on my LA525 loader are loose and I discovered one missing this evening. I noticed those bolts are loose on a Messicks loader demo.

Guess I'll need to look up the PN for the BY 10.9 so I can but a replacement... but somewhat upsetting because the tractor is new.

The purpose of the bolts is not just to keep the pins in place but to prevent them from rotating. Within the joint are bushings designed to be greased and where rotation takes place.

The end of the pin where the bolt is located and its opposite end are not places designed for rotation. Only issue is to keep the nut on so the bolt stays in place. A wack with a hammer and punch will deform the threads so the nut never comes off.

That sized bolt is not going to deform the hole the pin is in so tightening it has not real purpose unless you hear it rattling. If you don't grease the joint and it gets very stiff, then the pin will rotate and shear the bolt securing it in place.

Dave M7040

 

[Vectors2Final]

Yeah, I understand that part... and the pins are greased very well. Tractor has but a few hours on it and minimal loader work.

I'll get some extra bolts and I actually need a punch set, so this works out.


Thanks for all the help. I appreciate it.