I am a newcommer and would like to share this with anyone who is interested.
This concerns the pin gate latch. As you know you have to do just about everything but stand on your head to get that little x-washer of the pin. Well there is an easier way. Once you get off, get rid of it (its usually worn on the ends anyway), replace it with a 5/16-18x3½ bolt (PN 11-001278) and a 5/16 locknut (11-170009).
Tighen the nut so that it will hold the latch tight. Then pull the latch to the top and back off the nut just enough to allow the latch to fall freely. I have been doing this for last 10 years and it sure makes it easier the next time around.
PJ
p.s. Don't forget to pull your belt back down again!
This concerns the pin gate latch. As you know you have to do just about everything but stand on your head to get that little x-washer of the pin. Well there is an easier way. Once you get off, get rid of it (its usually worn on the ends anyway), replace it with a 5/16-18x3½ bolt (PN 11-001278) and a 5/16 locknut (11-170009).
Tighen the nut so that it will hold the latch tight. Then pull the latch to the top and back off the nut just enough to allow the latch to fall freely. I have been doing this for last 10 years and it sure makes it easier the next time around.
PJ
p.s. Don't forget to pull your belt back down again!
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