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Old 12-23-2017, 12:08 AM
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I have a 1973 Cub Cadet 149. The problem is where the Grip Handle attaches to the Clevis Assy, Hyd Lift (I think that's what its called) the top of the hydraulic to lower and raise the deck, the pin inside broke off. I've been using a cotter pin to reattach it but they seem to break off every so often. Does anyone have any ideas on what I can use that will not break?
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The hole for the pin is most likely elongated. The best repair is to remove the two parts, index them for their proper position, mark it. Take them back apart weld the holes and re drill them. The sloppy holes will continue to break just about anything you stick in place of the proper pin if you don't fix it properly. Clear as mud? You could also find another set that isn't as badly worn or a NOS handle.
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If you are talking about the parts I think you are, it takes a small spirol pin. Far harder than a cotter pin.

How about looking it up in the online parts book on cubcadet.com. See what it shows should be there. Your description is kind of vague.
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If you are talking about the parts I think you are, it takes a small spirol pin. Far harder than a cotter pin.

How about looking it up in the online parts book on cubcadet.com. See what it shows should be there. Your description is kind of vague.
Spirol pins are strong, but it will not stay in if the corresponding hole(s) are oversized. Again if the hole is so sloppy, a spirol pin will break too.
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Spirol pins are strong, but it will not stay in if the corresponding hole(s) are oversized. Again if the hole is so sloppy, a spirol pin will break too.
I agree. But a cotter pin isn't strong enough to hold even in a good tight hole.


That didn't really come out well, but I don't know how else to word it.
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I agree. But a cotter pin isn't strong enough to hold even in a good tight hole.


That didn't really come out well, but I don't know how else to word it.
LOL...I have found on some tractors, PO's have installed the old bent rusty nail trick...
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LOL...I have found on some tractors, PO's have installed the old bent rusty nail trick...
You know, those actually hold up quite a long time. Longer than a cotter pin!
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You know, those actually hold up quite a long time. Longer than a cotter pin!
I know you will agree that fixing it correctly is the best way to go. Okay Countywacker....your turn to jump in on this discussion!
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After reading all the post, I may try the rusty nail trick so I can continue to plow the rest of the winter. When spring rolls around, ill look into the "proper" way.
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