Straightening the cutting edge of my FEL

[tcbro]

The cutting edge of the FEL bucket is not straight. It's bowed down in the middle. Anybody have any ideas how to straighten it?

Tom

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

2 easy ways to do it depending on the tools on hand.
#1:
Use 2 10,000lb web ratchet straps and then roll the bucket out.
This method is quick, but be good with the controls and if your pump is weak it might not work.

#2:
Use a beam and a come along or chain fall to pull the lip back up.
This method is slow and easy.

 

[ctmike]

I had the same problem with a Ford tractor I had. I took it to a welding shop and they welded a piece of angle iron extending down on each side of the bucket. Then welded an I-beam between and underneath the cutting edge. Then they used a bottle jack in between the I-beam and cutting edge and just pushed the cutting edge back into position. $100.00 but it taught me a good lesson on straightening cutting edges!

 

[Tooljunkie]

I used a big piece of steel, big bottle jack and chains. Steel, bottle jack under bucket, chain to sides of bucket. Jack and downpressure will get it back.

 

[2458n]

I put a railroad tie on top of a guardrail. Chained the bucket about 1 foot above the tie wrapping chain under the guardrail and tie. A bottle jack on top of the tie and under the bucket bent the cutting edge back in place. Started on the outside edges and ended up in the middle.

 

[MagKarl]

If it was mine I'd probably try chaining my bucket sides down to a couple stake pockets on my trailer and jack between the trailer frame rail and the bucket.

 

[tcbro]

First off, thanks for all the replies. There are several good ideas here. I'll have to rummage around the garage to see what I have to work with. I'll be back with some results.
Thanks again,
Tom