Looking for a mower part

[Lane Linnenkohl]

Looks like I’m looking for a part for my Mc-D #9. It’s the one labeled “2” in the attached image. The threads inside have apparently rusted and worn out. Won’t hold the threads on the bar very well. Wishing I was still living in Amish country.

I’ve looked around the web, found some sources for parts, but no one seems to carry this, or don’t have it listed. Any help would be appreciated.

The manual for the #9 doesn’t even include this part in it’s parts lists or diagrams.

[Donn Hewes]

Lane, I call that a timing bar, some call it a lead bar. They do make an after market replacement for that. I think it would replace the whole bar. Check with BW Macknair. Definitely let me know if you can’t find one. I am not at home right now, but I will try to look up a part number just out of curiosity. Donn

[Donn Hewes]

Hi Lane, Home now, In my parts manual that piece is called the fly wheel shield – MA 1401, and the threaded rod is called the coupling bar brace – M 1433. Being able to turn this thread and have it hold is critical to a well set up mower. I have seen holes drilled and bolts put in, but this will seldom lead to perfect lead and timing. I have used one of the after market parts and they work great. They have a different lock nut set up. You need to tighten it to the knife side so the lock nut will support the strain on it. I ran one with the lock nut tightened wrong and almost ruined the brace when I wanted to adjusted. Again the after market set up will include both parts as the bolt and thread set up is not the same.

Try googling Macknair, you can send Norm an email; or try Master Equipment in Apple Creek, OH. 9108 Mount Hope Road, Apple Creek, OH 44606

[Lane Linnenkohl]

Thanks Don. I did look up Macknair before posting, but didn’t see the part on their site. I’ve sent them an email now.

I may drill and bolt it so I can take advantage if this clear NE Illinois October spell until I can get the replacement part.

Thank you for your help.

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