Snap-coupler lift latches LEFT/RIGHT
Printed From: Unofficial Allis
Category: Allis Chalmers
Forum Name: Farm Equipment
Forum Description: everything about Allis-Chalmers farm equipment
URL: https://www.allischalmers.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=205855
Printed Date: 14 Mar 2025 at 10:05am
Software Version: Web Wiz Forums 11.10 - http://www.webwizforums.com
Topic: Snap-coupler lift latches LEFT/RIGHT
Posted By: DrAllis
Subject: Snap-coupler lift latches LEFT/RIGHT
Date Posted: 13 Mar 2025 at 7:56pm
| I was out working on a friends WD-45 diesel tonite and he also has a WD-45 gasser. Both tractors had the lift arm latches on the wrong sides. The retaining setscrew/square head bolt ALWAYS goes on the outside. This makes sure the lift latches are "square" to the lifting links and makes life easier on all the components. This applies to all WD/WD45/D-14-15-17-19-190 tractors. Setscrews on the OUTSIDE !!!! |
Replies:
Posted By: plummerscarin
Date Posted: 13 Mar 2025 at 8:12pm
| Thanks for clarifying. Ive seen a number of them installed as you'd noticed and I had been wondering lately which was the correct way |
Posted By: Ed (Ont)
Date Posted: 13 Mar 2025 at 8:29pm
I just went and checked mine as I've had them on and off a couple times for repairs. They were on correctly. And yes you can see how that squares them up. Learn something every day!! 
|
Posted By: EPALLIS
Date Posted: 13 Mar 2025 at 10:26pm
| I'll have to go out and check all 5 sets. As always, many thanks to the good doctor. Appreciate it! |
Posted By: allischalmerguy
Date Posted: 13 Mar 2025 at 10:44pm
|
Thank you! ------------- It is great being a disciple of Jesus! 1950 WD, 1957 D17...retired in Iowa, |
Posted By: ACinSC
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2025 at 6:12am
| Good info Dr Allis! I'll check my D 15. Thanks!! |
Posted By: PaulB
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2025 at 7:06am
|
Most latches (not all) that I've seen have threads on both sides to put the bolt on either side. ------------- If it was fun to pull in LOW gear, I could have a John Deere. Real pullers don't have speed limits. If you can't make it GO... make it SHINY |
Posted By: Mikez
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2025 at 7:16am
| I think it was like this. the originals were 331862 and 331863, left and right, threads on one side. Then in numerical book those numbers say use 243996 which I think threads on both sides |
Posted By: DrAllis
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2025 at 8:16am
| Yes. There are some older ones that had only ONE hole, so there were lefts and rights early on. BUT regardless, people install them wrong !! Setscrew to the outside always. |
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2025 at 8:40am
| Guess I've got my assignment for the day. Guess I've got 6 tractors to look at, though will probably look at more. Maybe I'll cover this in the video I'm going to shoot today? |