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Case 400 toplink

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funkydevel

09-13-2007 17:12:00




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The toplink bracket on my 400 case has an inside width of about 1.4 inches and an outside width of about 2.9 inches. The cat I toplinks at my local farm equipment store are to wide to fit inside. Should I be looking for a different toplink or an adapter?




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Doc Larry

09-14-2007 17:47:35




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 Re: Case 400 toplink in reply to funkydevel, 09-13-2007 17:12:00  
If you plan to use the upper 3-pt bracket on your 400, instead of the one that goes over the pto and is invariably missing, you should be aware that the ends of the original top link are offset to provide clearance over the hydraulic valve linkage if your tractor is so equipped. Also, if you buy a used original Case top link for the 400, many are bent and will not turn in and out for the full range of adjustment. I assume we"re talking about the big 400, not the 400B

Larry

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funkydevel

09-13-2007 20:57:05




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 Re: Case 400 toplink in reply to funkydevel, 09-13-2007 17:12:00  
Craig: When you say imported toplinks are junk do you mean they don't last long or they don't work at all? I ask because I've bought stuff (like my new grease gun) that never worked right to begin with. I've got a sawsall and some files and I could probably cut the link down to size. I'm not interested in perfection right now, just want to get some work done.



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JGarner

09-14-2007 21:08:37




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 Re: Case 400 toplink in reply to funkydevel, 09-13-2007 20:57:05  
Funkydevel, the top link I have is not bent as DocLarry warns you about. The VAC top link I bought and adapted to my 630 was so he is right to warn you. Pictures didn't show it on the VAC version and I was able to straighten it. checked the big one for the 730/830 and both ends screw all the way in and out. Also just sent 5 photos.



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Doc Larry

09-15-2007 04:12:14




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 Re: Case 400 toplink in reply to JGarner, 09-14-2007 21:08:37  
Didn"t mean to imply that yours was bent, just that it is a common problem to watch out for....Glad you"re able to help him out.

I think the offset of the ends makes these pretty easy to bend.

Larry



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JGarner

09-15-2007 08:01:20




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 Re: Case 400 toplink in reply to Doc Larry, 09-15-2007 04:12:14  
No offense taken, it was a good point to ponder for him. All I was trying to tell him was that I understood your comments as the VAC link I bought was bent and I and already screwed the 730/830 one in and out to check and it was OK. You would have to put some pretty big forces on this one to bend it I think the screw shaft is like 1.250" diameter.

Maybe I am naive but I believe all of us on this forum are pretty trustworthy. I haven't gotten any bum information or bad products from folks on this site or folks referred to by this site.

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JGarner

09-14-2007 06:17:54




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 Re: Case 400 toplink in reply to funkydevel, 09-13-2007 20:57:05  
Email me, I have a Case 730/830 cat 2 top link I bought thinking I could make it work on my 630 but couldn't. Maybe we can make a deal. Its in VERY good shape.
JGarner



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mbm1082

09-22-2007 20:15:30




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 Re: Case 400 toplink in reply to JGarner, 09-14-2007 06:17:54  
I am looking for a top link for my caseomatic 830. I am interested in purchasing the one you have if you still have it. Any idea if it will fit.



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tuggle

09-13-2007 20:08:05




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 Re: Case 400 toplink in reply to funkydevel, 09-13-2007 17:12:00  
I just used an old file on one.



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craig bunting

09-13-2007 17:41:13




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 Re: Case 400 toplink in reply to funkydevel, 09-13-2007 17:12:00  
1. imported top links from tractor supply stores are junk, 2. I have found I angle grinder works wonders on them and they skinny down to fit right in..

Case top links are out there just keep looking.



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Patrick Tercho

09-13-2007 17:33:03




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 Re: Case 400 toplink in reply to funkydevel, 09-13-2007 17:12:00  
There was a specific top link made for the 400-700-800-early 730 and they occasionally turn up on Epay. Expect to fork over $50-$75 for one. If you have an owner's manual, it shows what they look like and how to use them.



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