Clutch lever on model A

Once you get everything tight, be sure to keep it well-lubed.

Chris

• Age 63 - still not retired

When I did my 70D last year, the pivot bolt, pivot bolt bushing, and pins were all available from Deere. I did not check on the yokes. I elected to weld them and re-drill.

Frank

On light duty cast iron, I heat the iron up red hot with my torch and then wire weld it. I've been doing that for some time on light duty cast iron. If it's good and hot, it seems to take to the base metal just fine. I repaired an old cast iron vise the same way.

If I need to weld cast iron for strength, I use my Henrob Gas torch, some cast iron flux, and some pure cast iron rod (actually I like to use old piston rings!). It comes out nice.

Frank

Bob:

There are several pins and a bolt that could be so worn as need replacing. The holes in the fork, lever, and yokes can be welded shut and re-drilled. The pivot bolt and bushing normally wear badly.

Under $30, you should be all fixed up.

Ol John T Nordhoff