Wide frame (1450) hitch rockshaft
 

First post here! I recently got a nearly free 1450 (well used) and have been tapping you guys for knowledge through your posts.

I've done the engine cradle mod, solid mounts from Jeff in PA, trunion repair, Ross steering gear rebuild with bearing's....... Now it's running and driving as it should.

Now I want to fabricate the hitch rockshaft and I need the OEM dimensions of the rock shaft arm pivot center to pin center and length of the lift arm. Can anyone out there give me the dimensions that I seek?

I have seen another thread titled "homemade rocksaft" but there were no dimensions listed.

Thanks,
Chris

And this as well.

Chris, Welcome to OCC!

This thread has dimensions in it, I don't know the pin length though.

http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...tch+dimensions

Update us with what you come up with, we like pics! :beerchug:

Bill

pivot points
 

Just in case, you didn't know there were two types of mountings for these. One style has bushings welded on the frame and a pivot pin goes all the way through. The second style has no bushings but gets a special pivot bolt that bolts into the holes that style one has, but without the bushings.

Budscub, yes, I was aware of the two mounting styles. Mine has the bushings and I will use pins.

Bill, thank you for the link. That does give me the dimensions for the lift rod but not the dimensions for "E" in the attached diagram.

After I get some dimensions I will mock it up and definitely post some pics.

I got 6 1/2" O.C. from back of the pin.

Cub Cadet 123

Ok...Ok....I got 3 7/8" O.C. for that. Here is the picture.

Cub Cadet 123

That will get it!
 

Thank you for the exact measurements I need.
This here inter-web and and you guys are amazing.

I see "E" in the attached diagram as 3-13/16", no? :bigthink: 3-7/8" as Maxwell measured will get you close enough.

Bill

Well,well
 

Well Bill, you are correct and I am an idiot.
I was doing this from my cracked screen phone yesterday. The crack just happened to run along and obliterate the measurement numbers. It wasn't till this morning that I looked on an actual computer and.....VOILA.....Just as you said.

Ha ha, you guys are kind for not saying "hey dummy, the diagram you posted as the measurements right on it ".

Hey Dummy the measurements are right thair, kaint yall see um?
Ha,LOL!
Anyway, would it be simpler to just find a used one?
Might make life easier:bigthink:

Everybody gets one pass, you used yours in your 3rd post on the forum. The mods will put a check next to your name on a page only senior members have access to. Next time, I hope you have tissues and a loved one nearby, your gonna need a hug after reading the replies. HaHa J/K :biggrin2:

Keep us posted on your progress, we like pics! :beerchug:

Bill

Don't feel bad cc182222, I missed it too! Furthermore, my measurements were off by 1/16", so it shows you what I know.

Cub Cadet 123

Yeah 123! I was going to mention that!
And a used one would certainly work, but then what would I do with my welder?

Anyway, got started today despite my checkmark and here's the beginning. I'll still have to fabricate the lift rod and get her painted up.

And another one

Decided to use a piece of 1 inch heavy wall square stock for the lift arm and two pieces of 1 1/2 inch heavy angle for the lift arm attachment points (both decisions were made because.....well, that's what I had). Half inch pins join the two.

Now to get it painted up, mounted and start to work on the arm that attaches to the cylinder.

And another one

Make sure that the angle of the top lift pin doesn't interfere with the fender. I had to cut mine off a reposition it a couple times before I got it right. Looking good so far!

Hmmmmm.

Well, the fender pan is off right now. Thanks for the heads up! I'll put the fenders on and check it out.

OK, finally got back at it and finished it up. As warned I had to make a few adjustments to clear the fender, but I didn't have to cut off and re-weld anything.