VAC top link/3rd arm

[Felixt]

Good morning everyone, I have a question about a top link/3rd arm for my '51 VAC (newer styled.) At some point over the years my top link has been misplaced or lost. I still may have a idea where its at but I haven't been able to get it yet. Does anyone have a alternative for it until I get the original one back? I was talking to some of the guys at the Liberty, Ky tractor show a few weeks ago and he was saying you may be able to modify one to work. Does anyone know where I need to start to make one/find something that will work? I know finding a original style one is pricey and hard to find, I have been looking. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks, Felix

 

[NickatKY]

Felix,
I will measure my top link when I get home,but I think this is the one that will work
you will have to use a 3/4 inch pin at the tractor
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Hitch-Top-Link-Farm-Tractor-Cat-I-w-13-body-adjust-17-5-to-26-overall-/181353402928?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a39815230

I can loan you a yop lin until you find one.

 

[Richard G.]

Top link sold.

 

[Felixt]

Dang those things sale quick...lol. No worries. Nick I may use the one you sent the link to until I can get my hands on the original. But I appreciate the offer.

 

[kurtjorgenson]

I have a factory case top link $125.00 plus shipping

 

[Felixt]

Thanks, but I actually bought the one Nick posted the link to. Ok, now a question for Nick or anyone that may know. The one end of the link that connects to the tractor is to small for stock pin. Do I need to modify the link or get something else to work for the pin? What would you suggest?

 

[NickatKY]

I just use a good 3/4 drawbar pin or a grade 5 bolt.

 

[mj]

(quoted from post at 20:37:21 06/01/15)
I just use a good 3/4 drawbar pin or a grade 5 bolt.

Yep - and bushings where needed.