Search results

My problem is not with the center “bar” but with a twisted mating surface on one side of the hitch. I think I’m going to have to run the inner edge into a rock or tree to get it to twist back. This is where I get a bit nervous.

Thanks. I had one other person recommend that but was afraid I might screw up the loader. I’ll give it a shot.

I managed to bend the quick hitch on one end of the loader on my L3130 tractor. My parts dealer is quoting $1350 for the bare hitch. I have another dealer suggesting a L2217quick hitch that he has in stock at $600 complete. I believe these normally go on LA526 FELs but it appears it will fit...

Thanks to all again for your thoughts. I now have a time sert kit so will install this week and see if I still have a leak. I decided to go with the time sert as they appear to be better on parts that occasionally get disassembled.

Video is very helpful. Thanks. I was hoping to go for the cheaper helicoil but maybe I need to put out the additional dollars , if for no other reason, to remind me to drag the torque wrench out every time I work on this stuff.

Yes, you are correct. The broken ear piece broke through the middle of the hole in the cover. The broken piece can be set back in place and when the bolt is tightened it holds everything in place. I’m guessing I only have about 50% of the holding pressure since that is how much of the bolt...

Thanks for the quick response. I'll figure out the length and order a helicoil kit.

I‘d appreciate some advice on this. The front axle has been leaking fluid. In taking it apart, I found one of the bottom bolt ears on the axle cover has broken off (although still in place) and the bolt hole for the adjacent bolt is stripped. I replaced the bearing and seals (including the...