Heatingman 971 #1 Posted July 9, 2022 KS181 motor - B80 tractor What is here is just a bolt with a center bushing through the linkage plate (likely the wrong term) to the stationary mount bracket on the motor. There is a fair amount of slop in the movement. Its functional, but seems incorrect. Overtime I can see the bolt working loose just from use. And if overtightened, I would think the linkage would be bound. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,206 #2 Posted July 9, 2022 Every machine I've ever seen has a fair amount of slop at that point but it really doesn't matter, that's just a pivot point. The nut should be an 'interference' type of lock nut and won't loosen, but as I recall there is a bushing in there also, so the nut will be tight and clamp the bushing. Never had one loosen up. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 9,404 #3 Posted July 9, 2022 Heeding the advise from @peter lena, I was able to minimize the play by adding a nylon washer and a thin (.015 or so) washer on the other side on my C81. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,472 #4 Posted July 9, 2022 https://www.partstree.com/models/61-08k803-b-80-toro-lawn-tractor-1976/14-050-manual-p-t-o-fig-14b-16/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 41,934 #5 Posted July 9, 2022 8 hours ago, Heatingman said: Overtime I can see the bolt working loose just from use. And if overtightened, I would think the linkage would be bound. The bushing is thicker than the base plate so the bushing should be tightly clamped to the swing arm with the bolt and flanged nut. The bushing will still be free to turn in the base plate and will not bind up and the nut will not work loose. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heatingman 971 #6 Posted July 9, 2022 Maybe thats the issue. Bushing a bit worn out. I’ll see if I can find/make a better bushing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,260 #7 Posted July 9, 2022 @Heatingman typically found that linkage / lever points on the horses were not the best , and very often totally neglected , for maintenance , and zero lubrication . H/W store , pullout drawer section , for small bronze bushings . even went to related pto lever end with added HEIM joint . also eliminated the , bearing cone brake pad , use lucas h/d hi temp grease on the inner needle bearing ,eliminate the issue . that area is a gold mine for improvements , helped me go rogue , greasy pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,260 #8 Posted July 9, 2022 @Heatingman notice the battery cable to lower engine corner to frame mount , in last picture ? want to insure your rectifier is grounded ?, how about increasing your headlight out put ? added this to my , 3 horses , horse grounding is poor, this makes it solid ! cable is bolted to battery cable ground bolt , next to battery , also add serrated washers and dielectric grease , for solid grounding bite . hooked my headlight ground to my rectifier base bolts , this is verified grounding , no guessing . solid ground , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heatingman 971 #9 Posted July 9, 2022 Was hoping to get a little further along on my repaint/refresh of my “new” horse. Alas, the brakes on the truck needed attention, which turned into frame coating touch up. Worst part about the Midwest. If left unchecked, the rust will destroy your truck long before wear and tear does. Especially if it lives outdoors and does not get driven daily. I pulled the bed off about 10 years ago and recoated the frame and the underside of the cab and bed, and all the light bezels. Appears that task has about come due again. Probably do that this winter after I get the horse tip top. Only upside of the day is the lifetime warranty on the brakes and rotors from O’reillys is paying off. They no longer offer the lifetime on my rotors, but I keep the original paperwork in the glovebox, so they are gonna be cursing themselves. Seeing as I will keep the truck till the wheels fall off, and then re-attach them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,260 #10 Posted July 9, 2022 @Heatingman been using this combo on my cars for years , same on my mower decks , no rust at all. in a car , every seam seal , box section , inside doors , tailgate , the lighter green can , will soak into any confined spot , and film show it, that recoat with the extra heavy grease , will stay with it , rarely have to touch up , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heatingman 971 #11 Posted July 9, 2022 Where do you get that compound? And does it drip all over the place after soaked in the heavy oil? More a concern for the truck application. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
