Lift arm pin damage

[Ken yn2000-HT]

I cracked the housing where the lift arm pin screws into and connects the lift arm to my Ym2000 tractor. Can this metal be welded and new threads cut, or have I a bigger problem?

 

[Norm-HT]

If there are any threads at all to screw the pin into, the parts manual shows a kit that supports the outer end of the pin, which Aaron told me at one time that he had in stock. I did almost the same thing several years ago, ruining some threads , but stopping short of cracking the housing when the pin loosened and backed out. I was`able to repair it by grinding down the pin flange to gain a few more threads, and screwing in with "JB Weld". Has held for about 6 years. You would have to check with a good machine shop about welding and re-threading.

 

[Ken yn2000-HT]

Thanks Norm, I used the ole JB trick about three years ago too, but now I have about a 1/4 inch long crack about 1/8 inch wide. I feel like I have abused my baby.

 

[Norm-HT]

<QUOTE author="Ken yn2000"><s>

</s>Thanks Norm, I used the ole JB trick about three years ago too, but now I have about a 1/4 inch long crack about 1/8 inch wide. I feel like I have abused my baby.<e>

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Sounds like you could use that kit, if Aaron still has them in stock. If you have a YM240 parts book, it's listed as an option. I don't have mine handy or would give you a part #. They were about $125 for both sides at the time. Mine happened because I neglected to lube that pin when I first got the tractor, so it galled and backed out.