TEA20 Castle nut removal

I broke the right arm of the 3 pt hitch and now trying to remove castle nut where it attaches to the tractor body. It just spins when turning. not sure if it can be welded with out removing the part still attached to the 3 pt hitch. I hope I do not have to remove the plate that is attached to the rear end. Any suggestions appreciated
 
And how difficult is that?

If it is like a 2-8-9N You take the left trumpet off and you can get at the pins on both sides. Fair bit of work and you need the means to lift/support the trumpet removing/installing.

Check/tighten and/or replace both pins while you are in there.

P.S. if it's loose it will get looser, then start to leak........
 
Back in the mid '70's sometime I tightened up one that was floppy on the right side of my grandfather's TEA-20-85 by removing the PTO shaft and going in through there.

I can't recall exactly how I did it now but it wasn't without some aggravation and such.

I own the tractor now and it's still tight.
 
I might try going through the PTO opening if I can't get it welded first where it stands now. Pin has been loose for years and I have never noticed any leaking from where it goes into the bell housing
 
I broke the right arm of the 3 pt hitch and now trying to remove castle nut where it attaches to the tractor body. It just spins when turning. not sure if it can be welded with out removing the part still attached to the 3 pt hitch. I hope I do not have to remove the plate that is attached to the rear end. Any suggestions appreciated
Well sir....your $$$$$'s your Tractor.
I've been in your spot with a MF 35.....Ford 2-N...and a Ferguson TEA-20.
Note pictures......
Some of those lower link pins have TAPERED shank,and a tapered bore in the housing.....
Some of those lower link pins have a STRAIGHT shank,and a straight bore in the housing.....
The above depends on the Serial # of the Tractor...There was improved engineering design that was incorporated through out the life time of the TEA-20.
If your terminology is as I believe correct,you must remove the left side, to get to the right side!
Again,if the Tractor is a MF 35....Ford 2-N and or a Ferguson TEA-20....pretty much the same procedure.
 

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Just watched a Bundy Bears video for a Grey and Gold restoration. He removed the right trumpet and was able to get to the pin that way. Are the TEA 20 and Gray and Gold that much different? I do not understand why I would need to remove left side to get to right side pin. Maybe it is my inexperience that is getting in my way
 
John Deere has pointed out the process and pitfalls re pin design very well .
The lower link pivot pin ( the correct name when ordering parts ) for both sides can be replaced by removing the PTO , dropping the hydraulic pump and removing the side cover . You will need to weld a socket to a bent flat bar to secure the crown wheel side while tightening the pin from the outside using two nuts locked together on the threads.
 
Take a look at this picture. If your tractor has the plates as per the picture.....probably a straight shank pin.
Mine has two nuts holding on the plate fo
John Deere has pointed out the process and pitfalls re pin design very well .
The lower link pivot pin ( the correct name when ordering parts ) for both sides can be replaced by removing the PTO , dropping the hydraulic pump and removing the side cover . You will need to weld a socket to a bent flat bar to secure the crown wheel side while tightening the pin from the outside using two nuts locked together on the threads.
Charles- You state that it is possible to go in through the PTO hole. Not sure where dropping the hydraulic pump and removing the side cover fits into this? Am I missing something?
 
Mine has two nuts holding on the plate fo

Charles- You state that it is possible to go in through the PTO hole. Not sure where dropping the hydraulic pump and removing the side cover fits into this? Am I missing something?
An external plate with two nuts is an early variation . I haven't had any experience with these .
 
The local welder was able to help me with out to much trouble. Now I can attach the snow blower as we are to get 4.5" of snow tomorrow in Central Maine.
 

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