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  • March 11, 2013 at 2:58 am #44577
    Eli
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    I need a pitman arm for the McCormic mower I hope to cut hay with this summer. I think my dad used ash but I was about less than 10 when we got our fast hitch mower. I not sure what model it is it is kind of parked in corner so I didn’t get a close look at it. It has steel wheels my neighbor thinks it’s a #7 his uncle bought it new. It also needs anew pole. Hope to pull it out next week weather permitting. I guess I could have just asked if ash will work for a pitman arm? Thanks Eli

    March 12, 2013 at 4:25 am #77768
    near horse
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    Ash seems fine to me. You do want something tough enough to not snap too easily but weak enough to break before any other component in the system – IMO it’s meant to act similar to a shear pin/bolt.

    March 12, 2013 at 11:39 am #77770
    Eli
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    Thanks. This may sound crazy but after 40 yrs I can remember the smell when He drilled and sawed them. Eli

    March 13, 2013 at 2:08 am #77769
    Jay
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    I have used ash for pitmans, though more recently I have used it for poles. You’ll probably want a 14’er for the pole. These days I get pitman sticks from Norm Macknair – they run about $10 +shipping. In my experience, you cant beat that with a stick (so to speak) – as the length is exactly right and the holes all drilled just right. I would recommend a new bearing on the flywheel end of the pitman stick – norm has those also. Macknair’s # is 717-543-5136 Good luck. Jay

    March 13, 2013 at 2:32 am #77771
    Eli
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    For ten bucks each I will order some and the bushing. Still have to make sure what model it is. My neighbor wants to paint it to as long as its out. So I will be cutting in style hopefully. Thanks. Eli

    March 13, 2013 at 10:20 am #77767
    Donn Hewes
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    Yes, the stick is a different length for different mowers. The new ready made sticks are nice. Making a stick is difficult if you have one for a pattern. drilling good square holes is the key. I clamp the pattern on top and drill down through. The new bolts and plates should be all the same size, 5/16″. But it is easy to call and get one!

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