MF65 Front Axle Pivot Rear Bushing

Bonnan · Jun 28, 2016

I must have lost two bolts and with the other two coming lose the pivot bracket broke at the two bolt holes. Of course my 65 went down on its knees! Ouch! Couple of questions; how do I repair/refix a new bushing in the rear support housing? It is wallowed 2 1/8 inches in the vertical. Also can the two bolt holes be built up with weld or just find a used one somewhere? Hope I'm clear and thanks for any help.
Jim B

ptfarmer · Jun 28, 2016

They rear pivot can be welded, and re-machined, or machined bigger with a special made bushing (I have done them both ways). On the front it could be welded, but it probably won't be near as strong as it used to be since it uses 4 bolts it maybe ok. If it broke the holes on the front support bracket (not the main support) you can replace that bracket.

samn40 · Jun 29, 2016

As ptfarmer says...take off the complete cradle and have it machined larger and an oversize bush pressed in and fit a grease nipple/zerk.....New front pivots are available aftermarket....fit new as you don't want another accident!
..........Sam

MF65 Front Axle Pivot Rear Bushing

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