RJR49 158 #1 Posted 8 hours ago (edited) Attached is my 1975 C-160 operating smoothly. Notice the bushing i circled is not turning. But, the lift mechanism is moving. There is a Woodruff key holding it to the shaft to the bushing so thats not a surprise. On my 1977 C-160 it's the same configuration but the bushing and the lift mechanism have flats to lock them together. Apparently the mechanism worked once upon a time but I don't see how it could 20251116_113537.mp4 Edited 3 hours ago by RJR49 Mistyped the year of the 2nd tractor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RJR49 158 #3 Posted 3 hours ago Back to my problem. I cut the rod to remove the assembly from the tractor, and made a brass rod to replace it. The rod is bolted to the chassis so it can't turn. A Woodruff key locks the bushing (circled in white) to the rod. The flat on the bushing locks the bushing to the assembly. So I don't tee how the fwd / rev lever can possible move! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RJR49 158 #4 Posted 8 minutes ago This picture shows the rod & the bushing "locked up" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
