[Farmall] Replacement bolt for 340U fast hitch needed

[br549 at hemc.net]

I was able to find my copy of the Operators Manual and Installation Instructions for the "Three-Point Fast-Hitch with Tel-A_Depth and Traction 
Control for McCormick Farmall 340 and International 340 Utility Tractors" (now that is a mouthful). On page six I found a picture of the part that 
needs replacing on my tractor and it is called the "Bail Pivot Bracket". It is also listed as part "J" on page 17.

What happended is the pivot ball is worn so much that it is able to move in and out of the "Stop Plate". My problem is one of the bolts for Bail 
Pivot Bracket has rounded corners and I can't fix the problem without removing the bolt (I had purchased a complete 340 Fast Hich system for parts 
last winter).

Thes bolts are described as "3/4NC x 1-3/4-inch cap screws... tighten to 370-420 foot-pounds torque."

I have removed two of these but at that torque rating, it is no wonder I have had this much difficulty.

Hope this additional info helps to clarify my problem and needs.

Thanks to everyone that is looking into this for me.

Best,

Bryan






We had a 460 w/ a Fast Hitch, this area is a very weak point on the hitch 
system. You don't mention the reason for working in this area. We lived in SENY 
with lots of rocks and shale, with a 3 bottom mounted spring trip plow as well 
as running a 45 Baler, this resulted in the bolts working loose and eventually 
wearing out the mounting?holes. The final solution was to build a frame around 
the hitch mount and bolt it to the holes in the side of the transmission housing 
that has lasted to this day. If the holes are still good and everything?is?OK I 
would reinstall w/ grade 8 bolts, (they won't streach and loosen up), as well as 
using HD lock washers and loctite,?torque to 220 to 240 FT/LBS.?You may have to 
ask around to find a supplier that would have grade 8 bolts but there would be 
some in any area. Tractor Supply has Grade 8 but I don't know if it would be in 
the 3/4 size. If there is a history of these coming loose-?you will have your 
work cut out for you as the holes are probably worn and will not hold a bolt 
tight. 
?Barney Van De Weert 
3828 Heartwood St 
Uniontown OH 44685 


bbvande at yahoo.com 
Cell# 330-760-5988 




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There are several 3/4" bolts called out on the drawing for the Fast 
Hitch in the 330/340/340U parts manual. They are associated with the 
Drawbar stabilizer brace, if that is what you are describing. The bolts 
don't have part numbers, so it would appear that IH just replaced them 
with regular bolts. The two sizes are 2" long on the left side and 
2-1/2" long on the right side. I suppose you could always drill them out 
for wire if necessary. 

Contact me off-line at <mikesloane at verizon.net> if you want me to send 
you a .pdf copy of the appropriate parts manual pages. 

Mike 

On 8/30/2010 7:03 AM, br549 at hemc.net wrote: 
> I have messed up the head on one of the bolts that 
> mounts the forward plate of the fast hitch. These 
> bolts have a head that requires a 1 1/8" socket and 
> are drilled from all faces so that they can be safety 
> wired. I imagine a 330U, 340 Farmall and similar 
> models will have the same hardware. 
> 
> If you have one or can put me touch with someone that 
> can sell me one, that would be great. 
> 
> Regards, 
> 
> Bryan 
> 
> 
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