It Is Alive!

Thanks in advance,

Steve Belcher, somewhere in Va.

steve

The bolt(s) in the strap going into the ball will _not_ last long, as the vibration/hammering will get to them & whittle/shear them off.

But, you qualify as an ace old machinery tinkerer. :) Good job.

Without the proper socket parts on the bottom, be _real_ careful tilting that blade up vertical - if you can do that, transport position. On some models it is possible for the blade to drop out the bottom without the retaining ear. As well, you _always_ have to watch your fingers & keep them away from the blades when picking up the bar to vertical, as it will slip down & slice fingers off.

Disclaimer: I'm not responsible for any problems my simple thoughts cause. Everybody's on their own.

--->Paul

Ball & socket, if you can't find or afford original, some farm supply stores carry some of the generic parts, you can adapt to make it work. (There is a green JD socket on my red 501 Ford mower...) But it needs the ball & socket, needs to be able to move in all directions or it will just wear out or break anything else like a bolt, etc. in no time flat.

Disclaimer: Not responsible for misuse or errors in this info.

--->Paul

Steve,

Here is a scan from my #7 manual on how to connect and disconnect the pitmen. Hope it helps you out.

My 2 bits worth,

Old Iron