D-17 3 Pt. conversion

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   Here's a shot of a 3 point conversion I'm working on resurrecting. This thing came on my Narrow Front WD45. It did not work well at all. The top-link bracket, I just could not make work. There are much easier solutions to the problem..... I went as far as cutting the thing apart and making a new center section before giving up and finding a snap-coupler drawbar setup, (the right thing to do). I got most of the parts stripped down and painted before giving up so it will look fairly good when done. When I bought the 17 this three pt. was one thing I wanted to do, if not to use it just to get it back together so it is usable and saleable. Not sure what way I'm leaning on that right now. 

Edit; Checked my profile, says I joined in April of 2012 and I had that 45 before then. So this must qualify for a 'round tuit' project. 

Since the 17's big job is brushhogging with a 5' Dixie Cutter that likes to keep kicking one latch or the other open, I just may convert it to three pt. Time will tell. I believe the conversion would be easy and could be undone easily.

Edited by IBWD MIke - 23 May 2020 at 8:31am

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IBWD MIke Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 08 Apr 2012 Location: Newton Ia. Points: 3436	Post Options Post Reply Quote IBWD MIke Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: D-17 3 Pt. conversion Posted: 23 May 2020 at 8:07am
	Here's a shot of a 3 point conversion I'm working on resurrecting. This thing came on my Narrow Front WD45. It did not work well at all. The top-link bracket, I just could not make work. There are much easier solutions to the problem..... I went as far as cutting the thing apart and making a new center section before giving up and finding a snap-coupler drawbar setup, (the right thing to do). I got most of the parts stripped down and painted before giving up so it will look fairly good when done. When I bought the 17 this three pt. was one thing I wanted to do, if not to use it just to get it back together so it is usable and saleable. Not sure what way I'm leaning on that right now. Edit; Checked my profile, says I joined in April of 2012 and I had that 45 before then. So this must qualify for a 'round tuit' project. Since the 17's big job is brushhogging with a 5' Dixie Cutter that likes to keep kicking one latch or the other open, I just may convert it to three pt. Time will tell. I believe the conversion would be easy and could be undone easily. Edited by IBWD MIke - 23 May 2020 at 8:31am

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IBWD MIke Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 08 Apr 2012 Location: Newton Ia. Points: 3436	Post Options Post Reply Quote IBWD MIke Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 May 2020 at 8:48pm
	Made a little progress today, pretty much ready to go I think. This thing has one piece that is an anti-sway link I presume, have no idea how it hooks up. Maybe pull it back off and do a little painting on the center section.

Dave(inMA) Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Grafton, MA Points: 2395	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dave(inMA) Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 May 2020 at 10:42pm
	Interesting project, Mike. Looking forward to pics of the finished set up and maybe on how it works? Thanks. Dave
	WC, CA, D14, WD45

Ky.Allis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Location: Kentucky Points: 962	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ky.Allis Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 May 2020 at 11:27pm
	I had one just like it on a D17. Made by SpeeCo? You are missing the 2 braces that go from the 2 holes(top picture where fresh welds are) to one of the axle housing bolts on each side. They are what gives top link bracket strength.

Gary Burnett Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Virginia Points: 2851	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gary Burnett Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 May 2020 at 6:25am
	Looks very similar to the one on my D19,you need to look at one of those for your sway control and chains to hold the arms a certain height.

WF owner Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 12 May 2013 Location: Bombay NY Points: 4380	Post Options Post Reply Quote WF owner Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 May 2020 at 6:26am
	What are you going to do for a drawbar?

IBWD MIke Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 08 Apr 2012 Location: Newton Ia. Points: 3436	Post Options Post Reply Quote IBWD MIke Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 May 2020 at 10:20am
	Dave, Guys, my biggest objective with this project is just to make this into usable equipment. Good chance it will be with me at the Mo. swap-meet someday. I doubt if I will ever use it too much, if I need a three point hitch the 185 is my usual choice! Love that thing! KyAllis, thanks. Wondered what those square holes were for, probably carriage bolts, will have to see about fabbing something up for that. I have one more piece for this thing not pictured, I'm sure it's some sort of sway link but have no idea how it works. WF owner, that is kind of a weak point with this hitch, I don't think it would have been that hard to extend the piece from the bell and have a good drawbar??

IBWD MIke Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 08 Apr 2012 Location: Newton Ia. Points: 3436	Post Options Post Reply Quote IBWD MIke Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 May 2020 at 9:47pm
	Didn't work on this too much today, plenty of other orange things around here to keep me busy. I did take a picture of the piece that goes with this thing that I'm not sure how it mounts/works.