Difficulty placing top link pin in lowest position

[TractorTractor]

First post, new to forum, new to tractors.

Just got a 2012 L4240 with 1600hrs. Purchased it along with a new bush hog. Have put about 15hrs on it so far.

I want to experiment with 3PH top link mounting position since it has only been in the upper hole. This weekend, I was attempting to move it to the bottom hole (hole 3), but the pin can't be inserted due to interference with the lift cylinder barrel (same thing on either side if I try to insert the pin from the opposite side).

I don't have any pictures to post right now of the pin, but it is possible that the pin is not factory, and the former owner only ever needed the top link attached to the top hole. It could be*slightly* longer than factory - it is very close to being able to fit. I will probably be able to get out there and measure the pin, take pics, and possibly even get a new pin from the dealership, but wanted to see if anyone has a word on this.

Thank you in advance for any assistance/advice offered.

 

[jyoutz]

First post, new to forum, new to tractors.

Just got a 2012 L4240 with 1600hrs. Purchased it along with a new bush hog. Have put about 15hrs on it so far.

I want to experiment with 3PH top link mounting position since it has only been in the upper hole. This weekend, I was attempting to move it to the bottom hole (hole 3), but the pin can't be inserted due to interference with the lift cylinder barrel (same thing on either side if I try to insert the pin from the opposite side).

I don't have any pictures to post right now of the pin, but it is possible that the pin is not factory, and the former owner only ever needed the top link attached to the top hole. It could be*slightly* longer than factory - it is very close to being able to fit. I will probably be able to get out there and measure the pin, take pics, and possibly even get a new pin from the dealership, but wanted to see if anyone has a word on this.

Thank you in advance for any assistance/advice offered.

Before you go to the dealership, check out Tractor Supply Company. They carry a large selection of pins for very reasonable prices.

 

[TractorTractor]

Before you go to the dealership, check out Tractor Supply Company. They carry a large selection of pins for very reasonable prices.

Thanks for the response. Will do.

 

[whitetiger]

Put your 3 pt in a different position up or down. You will learn what height the arms need to be to insert the pin.

 

[Gaspasser]

Had same issue this past week. Pins available at my local TSC were not short enough to fit. Dealer pin cost more but solved issue. I was concerned about lower hole allowing the top link ( hydraulic in my case) to possibly interfere with the PTO shaft shroud. YMMV. Good luck.

 

[hodge]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[TractorTractor]

Thank y'all for the info. Good stuff

I go right by a dealership on the way to the lot, so I'ma give em a call and see if they have any in stock

 

[TheOldHokie]

Thank y'all for the info. Good stuff

I go right by a dealership on the way to the lot, so I'ma give em a call and see if they have any in stock

Do you own a hacksaw and drill

Dan

 

[GreensvilleJay]

or a bin of 3/4" bolts and nuts ??

 

[SDT]

First post, new to forum, new to tractors.

Just got a 2012 L4240 with 1600hrs. Purchased it along with a new bush hog. Have put about 15hrs on it so far.

I want to experiment with 3PH top link mounting position since it has only been in the upper hole. This weekend, I was attempting to move it to the bottom hole (hole 3), but the pin can't be inserted due to interference with the lift cylinder barrel (same thing on either side if I try to insert the pin from the opposite side).

I don't have any pictures to post right now of the pin, but it is possible that the pin is not factory, and the former owner only ever needed the top link attached to the top hole. It could be*slightly* longer than factory - it is very close to being able to fit. I will probably be able to get out there and measure the pin, take pics, and possibly even get a new pin from the dealership, but wanted to see if anyone has a word on this.

Thank you in advance for any assistance/advice offered.

Not sure about the design of your tractor but the top link pin on my L6060 was unique, being both short and shouldered on the end without the lynch pin hole. Pin could be installed from one side only as holes on opposite sides of top link bracket different sizes side-to-side.

 

[TractorTractor]

Do you own a hacksaw and drill

Dan

Actually I think this is what I'll do. Got down there to look and there is a quarter inch or more extension on the end of the pin past the collar. Easy fix.