northguy 10 #1 Posted August 30, 2014 I have started working on my tractor and need some help please. One of the tie rods broke off as i was wiping the dirt off of it. Just pulled out of the socket. Glad it did not brake while driving it. So I want to replace all of them cause they must be worn too. I guess stock parts are not around any more, so what do you guys do in this case? Plus I am in Ontario (Canada) can any one suggest a place to get parts for this tractor. I need tires and if I order from the dealers in the USA they kill me on the fees crosing the border. So is there a place up here that anyone uses? Also, this is going to get some of you mad but I am concerned that if I keep using the stock motor I may brake it or wear something out. Can not get any motor parts here. So I was thinking of pulling it and instaling a newer motor so I can use it. And still keep the stock motor so it could be put back in. Any thoughts? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,602 #2 Posted August 30, 2014 What a good looking tractor... I really like that hood. Sorry I can't help with suppliers info, but I'm sure some of your countrymen will reply. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #3 Posted August 30, 2014 Very nice tractor you got there and Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 10,256 #4 Posted August 30, 2014 That's a sweet looking tractor Tie rods are pretty easy to make with new ball joints or threaded rod ends. Most good hardware stores have them. You can find them on Ebay and I don't think you'd get dinged too hard for shipping. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,478 #5 Posted August 30, 2014 Go to http://www.princessauto.com/pal/en/ and do a search for 3870012. They call them a rod end. The only problem is they are a fine thread and unless you have the ability to thread a piece of rod there are not many other options. If you have a truck spring shop they should have a spring center bolt that is 3/8" diameter and these come with a lot of thread on them. You may find a bolt that is long enough. A 12" bolt used to have about 9" of fine thread on them. Cut off as needed. An old well established auto parts supplier will be familiar with Dorman - a hardware company that supplies the above joint but they call them throttle ball joints. Garry - on the other side of the park. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tyler9014 18 #6 Posted August 31, 2014 Original Motor should be a H70 Tecumseh. Should be fairly easy to get parts for. I have a Workhorse 700 and the original H70 was a great runner but very hard to start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,602 #7 Posted August 31, 2014 The loose tie rods can be tightened by some careful peening with a hammer and punch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
