top link replacement

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sirgknight

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Location
South Georgia
Tractor
Early model YM1700
it has come time to replace the top link on my YM1700 but I didn't realize that there are an infinite number of sizes on the market. The body on the one that came on the tractor is 14.5" long. I'm guessing that if I can't find an exact match that anything close would suffice, such as one that is 12" long or 16" long? My local Tractor Supply has several that are close in length, but not exact. Would it be best to replace it with one a little "longer" or one a little "shorter"? thanks in advance for your good advice.
 
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#4  
upper link and lift arms are 3/4" and the lower arms are 7/8". not really certain about spacing. It appears to be a Cat I.
 
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#6  
does this help?
 

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sorry for the poor comeback...here ya go:
 

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   / top link replacement #9  
In the Parts Diagram, Post #7, the Top Link is #4 and the (right) Adjustable Lifting Rod is #10.

Which of the two do you need to replace, #4 or #10 ?
 
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Hoyes has 4 different body length top links listed. 9", 11", 12.5", and 16". One of those should work for you.
 

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