Hydraulic top link extension needed

Jamie in NC · Jan 29, 2023

I just inherited a Massey 360 and it came with a hydraulic top link. When I hook my disk up and start to use, the back gang doesn t go down enough with the top link fully extended. Is there an economical way to make an extension to make it longer?

used red MN · Jan 29, 2023

Make what is needed out of 2 x 5/8 inch bar. If a yoke
type connection is needed cut additional pieces to
weld on each side. Odd that it would not work properly
in its original configuration. I think it may be a
possibility that a hydraulic cylinder was just placed in
place of the top link. The cylinder may not extend to a
long enough length to provide adequate adjustment.
Do you have the original top link, how does it compare
in length to the hydraulic one. Sorry if this is emotional
but I suspect the previous owner is not available to ask
questions too.

Janicholson · Jan 29, 2023

if the top link cylinder length is useful on many other tools as is, change the mount on the disc more forward. if it is short on many tools, make a ridged extension, or a longer cylinder. Jim

DoubleR · Jan 29, 2023

Its not too fancy but I just took a piece of square stock out of my scrap pile and put a hole in each end to extend
mine a couple inches. I needed to do so because I added the Pat's quick tach system to the two lower arms which
extended the implement I'm hooked to out about 2 inches. The end of the top ;ink fits right inside of the square
stock piece with a pin and another pin in the implement end.

DeltaRed · Jan 29, 2023

You can use a clevis and a piece of chain.Just make a loop.

Jamie in NC · Jan 29, 2023

I do not have the original top link. The hydraulic top link is what was on it. You are correct, I cannot ask the previous owner, and dementia is brutal.

This post was edited by Jamie in NC on 01/29/2023 at 02:03 pm.

Jamie in NC · Jan 29, 2023

BarnyardEngineering · Jan 29, 2023

Couple of flat straps about 3/8" thick, 2" wide, and 6" long with matching 7/8" holes drilled about 4" apart, and installed up at the disc end.

caterpillar guy · Jan 29, 2023

I'd just switch the braces to the outside and move the link down to the brace hole. Drill out some or use a smaller pin and go. You also might try using one of the other holes on the front end if it will work in them.

Leroy · Jan 30, 2023

I don't think that is a top link but a cylinder from
something else. Look at new ones and compair.

BarnyardEngineering · Jan 30, 2023

(quoted from post at 06:57:42 01/30/23) I don't think that is a top link but a cylinder from
something else. Look at new ones and compair.

It has top link style ball ends on it. They may have been welded on but what is a hydraulic top link but a regular cylinder with ball ends welded on to it.

Normal cylinders either have rod ends or clevis ends, which would not deal well with the implement swaying side to side.

Leroy · Jan 30, 2023

Just looks more like a platform lift cylinder on combine or
other item that uses a lift cylinder with that ball welded
on, as big a diameter just looks too heavy to me.

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