Case 4230 drop arm lift rods

[maff]

Hi All,

just to let you know that i got the pins out, using heat and some brute force. I have fitted the new beefier lift arms and am awaiting two bottom link pins to finish the job. The bottom of the arms has a slot rather than a hole. (See picture) can anyone explain the reason for this?
Thanks for your help!
Matthew

 

[essexpete]

Assuming that is to allow for float, replacing the crappy little pins that went through the original lift arms above the clevis. I wonder if there is something missing that could lock out the slot?

 

[peewit]

I think it needs a special type of pin which can be rotated ninety degrees to either a rigid or floating position.

 

[Exfarmer]

I think it needs a special type of pin which can be rotated ninety degrees to either a rigid or floating position.

Yes an oblong head which can be set at 90 or 180 degrees top

 

[maff]

That would make sense but I cannot find such a beast on the Internet. I don't want any float when I have the hedge cutter or post banger on. Could make such a bracket up and weld it to the pin.

 

[essexpete]

Yes an oblong head which can be set at 90 or 180 degrees top

Is that what the lugs are for on the clevis?

 

[Exfarmer]

Is that what the lugs are for on the clevis?

Good man I had forgot those!

 

[essexpete]

Good man I had forgot those!

I was guessing there but thought there must be some method to lock out. Read with interest as I might keep an eye open for my old 895xl.

 

[maff]

Great! Yes that must be what the lugs are for.
Thanks, I will have another surf of the net.
Matthew

 

[Wesley]

You need a rectangular “washer” either side. Flat plate that fits inside the lugs for float but when rotated 90 degrees it sits under the lugs to stop the float. Appropriate size steel, grinder & drill & you can make them in no time.

 

[maff]

Thanks, Wesley, that should work. Really helpful, thank you.

 

[335d]

If you click the link I posted previously, it takes you to the parts website. Then select the links at the top to go back a level

They are as described above. Two flat plates that lock the linkage or allow it to float

Link is below

Three point hitch, lift links, heavy duty | Case IH | MyCNHi AMEA Store

www.mycnhistore.com

 

[335d]

Some pictures here

 

[maff]

Dear 335D
Thank you so much for taking the time and trouble to find these catalogue details. They are brilliant and I will be on the 'case' in the morning!
Cheers
Matthew

 

[Wesley]

Oh & i should probably say you shouldn’t use standard lynch pins as they have a habit of coming out. I learnt the hard way & how i know about those plates There’s various designs that are suitable. But looks like from an earlier photo you’ve got at least one on top of the pto guard

 

[maff]

I won't ask what happened! You mean the R clips? Thanks