Xjchief 128 #1 Posted October 9, 2015 My brother has a 414-8 that he just picked up for 400$ with deck and plow and weights. The only problem is the lift arm has a lot of play in it. The po clearly hit something with the plow on it. So looking at it the Sheetmetal dash tower seems to be ok but is there a bushing of some sort for the lift arm shaft? The hole where it goes through the dash tower is not oblong or cracked it just looks like the bushing is gone. The passenger side seems ok it's just the drivers side. Are these a pita to change? And are these parts still available? Any help is greatly appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,478 #2 Posted October 9, 2015 http://www.partstree.com/parts/toro/mowers-lawn-garden-tractor/31-14k801-414-8-toro-414-8-garden-tractor-1986/manual-lift-linkage/The bellcrank item 19 should slide off but will bet it is rusted to the shaft. Start soaking it now with a good penetrating oil.Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,586 #3 Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) I have all of the parts to repair the bell crank and lift arm.... just lemme know what you need and I'll reply. Edited October 9, 2015 by daveoman1966 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fast88pu 3,313 #4 Posted October 9, 2015 I have a complete lift assembly and tower off a 414-8 if interested Pm me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xjchief 128 #5 Posted October 9, 2015 ok great ill take it apart and see what i need thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,511 #6 Posted October 9, 2015 if you think the PO has been ramming into thing you may want to take a look at the plate on the frame where the trans axle bolts up; they are prone to cracking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xjchief 128 #7 Posted October 10, 2015 Yea that was the first thing I checked and surprising it's ok shockingly enough Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N3PUY 1,031 #8 Posted October 10, 2015 The bushing gets stuck to the shaft and then the bushing rotates in the sheet metal making a lose fit. So the bushing is not tight in the hole. When you get it apart that's probably what you'll see. Then punch the metal around the hole so the bushing fits tight. I've even tack welded the bushing in place. Let us know what you find.Joe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xjchief 128 #9 Posted October 19, 2015 (edited) I have all of the parts to repair the bell crank and lift arm.... just lemme know what you need and I'll reply. so it looks like part # 16 on the handle side is worn do you have one? Edited October 19, 2015 by Xjchief Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xjchief 128 #10 Posted October 23, 2015 The bushing gets stuck to the shaft and then the bushing rotates in the sheet metal making a lose fit. So the bushing is not tight in the hole. When you get it apart that's probably what you'll see. Then punch the metal around the hole so the bushing fits tight. I've even tack welded the bushing in place. Let us know what you find.Joe that's I think exactly what's going on.that bushing should not rotate with the arm ? Because it does so just welding it to the dash tower will fix it? That's easy . U don't have a pic of what you did do you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xjchief 128 #11 Posted November 16, 2015 Finally got around to welding it. Just like you said weld the bushing to the Sheetmetal. No big deal thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
