A picture is worth a thousand words

[tobo127]

Anyone got a picture of the front end of the three point hitch bar attached to the implement lift handle (on a narrow frame, mines a 127)? I'm thinking my implement lift handle has been modified and might prevent that pivot block from mounting correctly. Mine is different from what shows on the parts exploded diagram (but then the hitch top bracket is drawn wrong too, so I don't want to assume!). I'll see if I can post a picture of what I have but other installations will help with the explanation.

[Yosemite Sam]

I can't help you with a picture, but I can tell you Yes, the exploded views of the upper casting bracket are incorrect.

[darkminion_17]

Show us yours and we will show ours.

[Yosemite Sam]

This exploded view is correct for the lift handle. http://www.partstree.com/parts/?lc=c...&dn=0019900021

The lift bar attaching plate bolts, go through the slot in the flat part, directly under the lift handle.

[Berwil]

Jeffinpa has already shown his, guess he shoulda held out to see some in return. His pic is probably a 125, not sure if it's similar/same as a 127.

http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=35795

Bill

[tobo127]

Thanks everyone for the input! JeffinPA's post that Berwil referenced shows exactly what I was looking for. The exploded parts diagram shows the handle but mine (and Jeffs) shows an additional piece welded to the outside of the slotted upright. The parts diagram does not show that piece. I'm waiting for my hitch in the mail from Patton so I was just trying to visualize how that pivot piece bolted to the handle (thought that additional piece might get in the way). Parts in hand would probably have made it self evident but I'm like a kid at Christmas time..........just can't wait. Without knowing, I thought that maybe a PO had added a piece to help reinforce the handle but now it looks like it's factory. Wonder why they have a slot instead of only two holes for the lift rod bracket? Are there attachments that use the same slot for other reasons? Thinking out loud.........needed for clearance to remove the rod from the handle (haven't removed the rod yet to refurbish the handle mechanism)? Speaking of which, how does the little pin on the side come out of that rod (screwed in, press fit)? The rod sticks and I'd like to clean up the rust and lubricate the spring cavity (can't hurt).
Here's a few pics of what I have, which very much resembles what Jeff showed. Thanks again for the clarification, it's nice to talk shop on a rainy day!

[tobo127]

After looking at my pics on the post, I realized it was a stupid comment to think the PO added a piece to the handle. How would he have gotten it in there past the other pieces, and the weld even has factory paint on it! DUH! It does look like it was repaired though, a weld spot in the middle of that outside piece. Might clean that up a little while it's out before prepping for paint.

[tobo127]

Still wondering how the rod comes out of the handle to access the spring and clean up the 'inerds'. My button sticks down when pressed and sounds like something is rubbing/rusty from sitting out in the weather before I obtained the tractor. Anyone ever take theirs apart before?

[tobo127]

Hmmmm! This new territory regarding how the implement handle comes apart? Nobody done this before? I hate breaking something assuming it comes apart one way and finding out it's supposed to be another way. If nobody knows maybe it would be a good idea to cut open a scrapper unit just for the information. I can't believe I'm the only one that has ever run across a handle that doesn't work perfectly.

[darkminion_17]

You have to remove the rockshaft first.
then remove the lift arm button on top.be sure to use plenty of pb blaster before you try it or you will break it off.
once that is off heat up the other end of the rod and straighten the bend in it ,remember or mark how it is bent.Then the rod will come out from the bottom.

good luck.