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GT14 (1970)

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Rob R    978

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I finally broke something serious on my GT14 the Lift arm that is attach (by chain) to the plow snapped off at the receiver arm top which is attached to the Hydro cylinder on the bottom. It appears the broken arm was welded there (see pics) my big question is how do get the "H" arm which is mounted on each side of the tractor by the steel plates the go up from the tractor frame out. I took off the four mounting bolts for it but it is tightly fit in aforementioned side plates I can move it up and down but cannot get it out. Is it relatively easy to remove one of the side plates and if yes which side is the easiest the pedal side left side (from the back) or the right side (from the back). Has anyone from the square experienced this problem, does anyone have this lift assembly. Any and all comments welcomed. p.s. I have used this beast for 10 years with zero major issues guess the stress of the lifting finally got to the arm which obviously is under tremendous pressure......Rob

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squonk    45,121

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I had a special lift arm made for my 953. It broke at the weld. I took it to my welder friend ( Who made it) and he said it looked like the metal chrystalized from the heat. He redid it by TIG welding it and added reinforcement

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1 hour ago, squonk said:

and added reinforcement

The crucial key to a proper repair. Concentrated force or flexing will fatigue the metal. Spread that force over a greater area and you have a chance....

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Rob R    978

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1 hour ago, squonk said:

I had a special lift arm made for my 953. It broke at the weld. I took it to my welder friend ( Who made it) and he said it looked like the metal chrystalized from the heat. He redid it by TIG welding it and added reinforcement

Thanks my current problem is how to get off the H frame inside the rails that the lift arm mates to...... I have it loose inside the rails so question is how can I get it out?  Do I have to remove at least one of the side rails? Has anyone done this and what is the best procedure? 

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