Grease Modification for Plow Pivot Bolt

[ri702bill 7,341]

A while back, a Member commented that there was no good way to grease the Pivot Bolt in the quadrant of a 42 or 48 inch plow for snow removal.

Here is my version - drill and tap the head for a grease fitting, cross drill to intersect at the ends of the threads. The quadrant has a solid tube between the upper and lower ends, should distribute grease just fine...... I am sure @peter lena would approve using his favorite green grease..!!

 

 

 

[ebinmaine 63,168]

NIIIIICE work Bill ! 

[peter lena 8,072]

@ri702bill  bill , love the green ! as you are well aware , there are many areas to improve , if you want to . my initial attempt was a constant  flip / flop of trying to get a good spot for view, and working function . thats what led me to the 2 milk crate set up , just under behind quadrant area , and under rear of frame , roller stool , that was it ! let me at it !  lots of areas could use help , often simple detailing , eliminated the issue, like  an elastic lock nut on a slightly longer bolt , at the lower triangle swing on the lever  lift . snug in the perfect / lubricated swing , and hold that setting with the elastic nut ! did that every similar movement point . then insured , lubricant  at every , neglected area. that lever lift spring slide to quadrant , was a gold mine of response to related  easy movement . very glad for you to make a gain on a lubricant issue , and sharing with us , stay greasy , Pete 

[ebinmaine 63,168]

9 minutes ago, peter lena said:

often simple detailing , eliminated the issue, like  an elastic lock nut on a slightly longer bolt , at the lower triangle swing on the lever  lift .

 

Hadn't thought of that particular location. 

 

Our two plows have the lower pivot of the lever held snugly in place with a Nyloc nut.  

 

My bigger plow (60" wide) has a double Heim joint angle rod I made up last spring. 

I bought the materials to make one for Trina's 42" plow. 

Haven't taken the time yet.  

 

 

[peter lena 8,072]

@ebinmaine  your location makes for a lot of plow time , mine is 50-50 , favoring the wet sloppy mix . found that ELASTIC    nut along with flat washers , lube makes a solid smooth transfer of motion. sure you have found and improved as you went along ( I  won't tell anyone ) ! like a smooth slick blade finish , like free horse power , the roll off is  amazing . tried numerous lubes , spray graphite , aft fluid  , penetrants , just so long as it beads up , your good . good plowing , Pete

[ri702bill 7,341]

1 hour ago, ebinmaine said:

1 hour ago, peter lena said:

often simple detailing , eliminated the issue, like  an elastic lock nut on a slightly longer bolt , at the lower triangle swing on the lever  lift .

 

Hadn't thought of that particular location. 

 

Our two plows have the lower pivot of the lever held snugly in place with a Nyloc nut.  

 

My bigger plow (60" wide) has a double Heim joint angle rod I made up last spring. 

I bought the materials to make one for Trina's 42" plow. 

Haven't taken the time yet.  

The rod length for the 42 is shorter than the larger one - if - the 42 is going on a short frame tractor and the 60 was on a long frame tractor.....

FYI - start to finish, this bolt mod was all of 25 minutes - not even a "1 beer job!!" That included vacuuming out the lathe when done...

[RED-Z06 2,120]

Whats the dimensions on that bolt if yall recall 

[ri702bill 7,341]

It is a 5/8 fine thread hex bolt, as supplied on the plow. Not much snow though in FLA  !! Maybe use it to nudge the "gators out of the way !!!!

Edited December 1, 2023 by ri702bill

[ebinmaine 63,168]

1 hour ago, ri702bill said:

The rod length for the 42 is shorter than the larger one - if - the 42 is going on a short frame tractor and the 60 was on a long frame tractor.....

 

 

Hers is a Long Frame plow but on a Short Frame tractor. 

That way we can swap if need be.  

 

[ri702bill 7,341]

Long frame plow uses a longer rod.. BT,DT

 

[ebinmaine 63,168]

7 minutes ago, ri702bill said:

Long frame plow uses a longer rod.. BT,DT

 

Yessir.  

I believe it's the same one as on my C Series.   

 

[RED-Z06 2,120]

22 minutes ago, ri702bill said:

It is a 5/8 fine thread hex bolt, as supplied on the plow. Not much snow though in FLA  !! Maybe use it to nudge the "gators out of the way !!!!

We use them for dirt/gravel down here.

[ri702bill 7,341]

3 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

bought the materials to make one for Trina's 42" plow. 

Haven't taken the time yet.  

Hmmm.... Best you get your "Bear" butt movin' to get her up to speed too !!!! 

[ebinmaine 63,168]

4 minutes ago, ri702bill said:

Hmmm.... Best you get your "Bear" butt movin' to get her up to speed too !!!! 

Meh. 

She wants a high falootin plow turner bad nuff she'll make it. 😜

[ri702bill 7,341]

2 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

Meh. 

She wants a high falootin plow turner bad nuff she'll make it. 😜

Sez you NOW , wait till first snow........ Ladies still like consideration, even if she can whip your Bear butt.....

Edited December 1, 2023 by ri702bill

[ebinmaine 63,168]

6 minutes ago, ri702bill said:

Sez you NOW , wait till first snow........

 

Well if my nice new fancy dancy plow rod gets changed to an old one I'll know who to go hunt down.  

I wouldn't DARE swap it back mind you.  Just know where to look.   

 

 

6 minutes ago, ri702bill said:

 

Ladies still like consideration, 

 

Not so much, this one. 

 

 

Have I ever mentioned that I live an easy existence....?? 

[pfrederi 17,147]

Been plowing for 20 years never really had a problem with the pivot.  Some years I put some grease on the area couple years ago I scored a gallon of LSA ...pour some of that on things if i think off it.

 

(LSA Ask a Vietnam vet or any one with a an M-16/AR-15)

[gt14rider 693]

@pfrederi like this, I still have some. May cause cancer in California, but I'm in New York.

[SylvanLakeWH 24,155]

1 hour ago, gt14rider said:

May cause cancer in California, but I'm in New York.

[pfrederi 17,147]

I am in PA so I am safe also...