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I wandered into this subject “Chains & Linkages” a number of years ago when I purchased a top link with the original chain holding the linkage pin and linch pin to it (item 13 in the above picture). The chain was to fragile to use so I gathered together a suitable replacement.

Below is a link to my original articles.

It now remains for me to assemble the 8 links of chain, one end connected through the linch pin, the other into the “S”clip then attached to the hole in each bracket. I’m hoping the rivets go into the holes on the lower link arms without to much effort, chain facing backwards towards the implement. That will bring to a close another chapter in the restoration of my tractor.

Once fitted to the tractor I’ll post the pictures here. shouldn’t be to long a wait.

“And what” I hear you cry ” will you do with the other nine and a half feet of chain you have left?” Well the Front Brackets need chain for their pins and I’ll keep the rest just in case.

If you’d like to contact Robert (Bob) Sybrandy his email address is r_sybrandy at yahoo.com I found him very helpful and knowledgeable about this topic.

[20/09/2016]

I’ve got the linkage assembly assembled and it looks like this. Seen here with a layer of primer on.

And yes, it does fit the holes on the tractor’s  lower links. There is enough room for the rivets to go through the holes.

For my next decision, do I heat up the rivets before I hammer the heads down to keep them in place or do I try to hit them when cold? they will whatever way I attach them need painting once in place.