Re: I-4 Hitch

Posted by Wardner on August 12, 2007 at 13:02:32 from (4.154.244.29):

In Reply to: I-4 Hitch posted by Harold H on August 10, 2007 at 08:35:37:

Harold,

I went to a tractor show today and looked at a OS-4. The U-shaped brackets under the axle housings are smaller in a couple of regards. The vertical bolt holes into the axle housing are smaller and the center to center distance is one inch shorter. The cross bolt (hinge) is smaller as well. The inside dimension where the welded pipe sections go is the same.

I suggest that you use your brackets and bush my lower struts down to 5/8th or 3/4". I didn't measure that bolt size.

Because the bracket and the bracket end of the strut is downsized, I am assuming that the I-4 struts for the pintle is also a smaller section. Probably 5/8ths or 3/4" x 2". If you are looking for complete authenticity, you will have to fabricate new struts. Not a difficult job and well within the capability of any welding shop. It is something I could do as well. The length of the struts can be calculated using the Pythagorean Theorem.

Replies:

• Re: I-4 Hitch Harold H 13:33:45 08/12/07 (0)

Add a Reply Name: E-Mail: Subject: Comments: Optional Link URL: Link Title: Optional Image URL: Email Notification: If you check this box, email will be sent to you whenever someone replies to this message. Your email address must be entered above to receive notification. This notification will be cancelled automatically after 2 weeks.

TRACTOR PARTS	TRACTOR MANUALS

We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]