[AT] 430V mysteries

[Spencer Yost]

I have the original top link, and a pin is attached to a chain on the link. As you can see it that pin can be used in the bracket. My guess is this is how it was supposed to work?

Thanks everyone for the answer!

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Spencer Yost

> On Oct 22, 2017, at 5:53 AM, Indiana Robinson <robinson46176 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> When I saw the chain in the picture I wondered if the chain dropped through
> both holes and a "hair pin" went through the chain between the upper and
> lower tongues of the bracket?
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>> On Sat, Oct 21, 2017 at 11:51 PM, Dean VP <deanvp at att.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Spencer,
>> 
>> Check out the Parts Catalog Page for the TopLink. Key 9 chain probably goes
>> through the two holes on the back of the seat.  Used to hold the TopLink
>> out
>> of the way when not being used.  As far as the bolts are concerned I would
>> guess some kind of Heat Houser setup that doubled as shields in the
>> Orchard.
>> 
>> 
>> Dean VP.
>> Snohomish, WA 98290
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
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>> [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Spencer Yost
>> Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 8:44 PM
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>> Subject: [AT] 430V mysteries
>> 
>> I have found two things on the tractor that puzzle me. The first appears
>> factory, the second is clearly an owner mod. Both of which I do not know
>> the
>> purpose for. I was hoping somebody may be able to enlighten me.
>> 
>> The first picture is of a small bracket on the seat frame. It really looks
>> to be like an original factory spot weld. An umbrella holder?
>> 
>> The second is a bolt in the hood (pic is just one side but there's an
>> identical one on the other side). Judging by the rub marks around them it
>> appeared to have held something that moved quite a bit. But I can't figure
>> out what. The only clue I have is I understand the original family I got
>> the
>> tractor from had an orchard.
>> 
>> I was hoping someone on the list might be able to give me some clues as to
>> these two items.
>> 
>> Thanks!
>> 
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