Do You Like A Clean Hole?

[WI_Hedgehog]

I'm changing over from the pin-on grapple to pin-on bucket and heard a gritty sound while pulling a pin. The BX is used for landscaping so bucketing dirt and stone is common, and the bucket is used to back-drag dirt so the pivot points are sometimes buried, though rock dust takes a real toll on the grapple pins.

The pin looked good and I didn't feel anything abrasive, but grit seems to reside more on bushings. Both the pins and bushings are slightly worn despite overly frequent greasing.

I realize some here wax their tractors, do you clean and inspect your pins and bushings?

(I'm going to be doing that on the off-season of each implement)

 

[hagrid]

Do You Like A Clean Hole?

Depends on how many empty Miller High Life bottles are scattered about me.

 

[NCL4701]

I realize some here wax their tractors, do you clean and inspect your pins and bushings?

(I'm going to be doing that on the off-season of each implement)

Short answer, no. Maybe I should.

I do grease every 10 meter hours and put in new until it comes out. That’s all I’ve ever done to non-sealed greasable pin type joints on farm/construction type equipment. Haven’t had any problems with premature wear yet.

Not a big fan of pristinely cleaning excess grease off greasable pin joints subjected to dirt and/or rock dust. I’m aware some think that indicates lack of care, and I’m OK with that. I also don’t wax my tractor, but probably would if it was stored outside or the paint started chalking. I’m somewhat concerned about my equipment’s appearance, but it’s not a high priority. YMMV.

 

[WI_Hedgehog]

...I do grease every 10 meter hours and put in new until it comes out. That’s all I’ve ever done to non-sealed greasable pin type joints on farm/construction type equipment. Haven’t had any problems with premature wear yet. Not a big fan of pristinely cleaning excess grease off greasable pin joints subjected to dirt and/or rock dust. ....

That's a good point, in retrospect the new grapple should have been greased, used 10 minutes, re-greasted, used 30 minutes and re-greased...instead of just greased and used. I think the dust from drilling holes in rocks got in there and did some damage.

I'm still new to all this....