[AT] Ford 4000; coupla questions

[Cecil Bearden]

They are probably worn out.  I found a lot of these when I worked in the 
tractor shop as a kid.  The easiest way to repair it was to weld them.

Cecil in OKla


The levers, pins, etc. are still there but the
 > extension ends have been welded in the "non-extended" position.  Anyone
 > know a good reason for this?

charlie hill wrote:
> Follow up to my first response.  I assumed by "rails" you meant long rails 
> that spiral around inside the rim.  If not then disregard my comment.
> 
> charlie
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Lew Best" <bee_keeper at earthlink.net>
> To: <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 10:27 PM
> Subject: [AT] Ford 4000; coupla questions
> 
> 
>> Hey guys
>>
>> I know this isn't antique but hope someone can answer a coupla
>> questions.
>>
>> First; the 3PT lift arms originally had little levers that could be
>> lifted to allow the ends to be extended a few inches making for easier
>> implement attachment.  The levers, pins, etc. are still there but the
>> extension ends have been welded in the "non-extended" position.  Anyone
>> know a good reason for this?  Been strongly considering trying to grind
>> the welds down so it will work like it was designed to.  Hate to grind
>> it loose though just to find I have to weld it back again.
>>
>> Secondly; I need to squeeze the wheels in a bit.  There are tracks (for
>> lack of better terminology) that look like if you loosen the clamps the
>> wheel can be rotated to move it down the tracks & squeeze it (or move it
>> out if it's already squeezed) to the desired position.  Is this how it
>> works?  With the tire mounted it's gonna be heavy; will it slide when I
>> try to turn it with the axle locked to stay stationary?  Any tricks I
>> need t know?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Lew Best near Waco, TX
>>
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