Ford 501 Mower Push Rod

sullivanwillis · May 11, 2016

I recently purchased a Ford 8N tractor and a Ford 501 sickle mower (from different sellers). In trying to attach the mower I discover the push rod has been severely bent so that it is too short to connect properly. I have taken the push rod to a machine shop to be straightened but that may not work. Are replacement push rod assemblies available anywhere? Also, what exactly is the function of the push rod?

Thanks,

Sullivan in North Carolina

showcrop · May 12, 2016

Exactly what is a push rod on a mower? The only push rods that I know of are the ones that open the valves.

pinball · May 12, 2016

Are you talking about the arm that goes on the back pulley to the mower. that's suppose to a wooden pitman arm. Are you talking about the piece that bolts on the pitman arm. You may have to provide a photo. I have a 501 sickle mower but not sure what you are saying.

JMOR · May 12, 2016

(quoted from post at 08:55:08 05/12/16) Are you talking about the arm that goes on the back pulley to the mower. that's suppose to a wooden pitman arm. Are you talking about the piece that bolts on the pitman arm. You may have to provide a photo. I have a 501 sickle mower but not sure what you are saying.

e is speaking of the "501 push rod".
I connects lower left of mower to a bracket clamped to the left tractor lift linkage/arm. I can't say more about "exact function" other than it is part of attachment linkage as are several other items and it is on my two 501 mowers and in manual as "push rod". Looks similar to automotive steering tie rod on ends.

sullivanwillis · May 12, 2016

JMOR is correct. The push rod I refer to is shown on Figure 4 - Break Back Assembly in the 501 Parts Manual. It is Part No. 148582 PUSHROD ASSEMBLY.

I am assuming it has some role in the mechanism that allows the cutter bar to swing backward if an obstruction is encountered.

Dune Country · May 12, 2016

I use a 501 with my 8n.
That clamp bar or push rod is to keep the mower from swinging back and forth.Mine kept falling off, I have good stays and chains and does not seem to be a problem.

I used it yesterday on my Case VAC that has rigid lift arms so it was not needed.

HattCreek Farm · Sep 18, 2023

(quoted from post at 03:23:22 05/12/16) I recently purchased a Ford 8N tractor and a Ford 501 sickle mower (from different sellers). In trying to attach the mower I discover the push rod has been severely bent so that it is too short to connect properly. I have taken the push rod to a machine shop to be straightened but that may not work. Are replacement push rod assemblies available anywhere? Also, what exactly is the function of the push rod?

Thanks,

Sullivan in North Carolina

I have a Ford 501 & the push rod is used to push the tip of the bar up off the ground when it s in the lift position!! I haven t found one anywhere yet!! I m going to try to make one if I can find the right length it s supposed to be!!

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