Lift Rod (TC system)

PINE-KNOT · Postby **PINE-KNOT** » Fri Nov 25, 2005 4:41 pm

I noticed that there are two types of lift rods (running from the TC unit to the rocker shaft)--one straight and the other, offset. Is the a way to tell which one you need? It looks like ours might need an offset type. Is this a function of the length of the shaft coming out of the TC unit? Working on setting up a Cub to help with hurricane debris cleanup and we're in need of the rocker shaft assembly and the rod too. I'm drawing up a design for a landscape rake that will bolt to the drawbar and hinge up using the TC lift and the Cub we bought had the rocker & lift rod removed. Thanks,

Kevin

Postby **Bigdog** » Fri Nov 25, 2005 5:02 pm

The offset rod is for early cubs with the long eared dash. The straight rod is for short eared dash tractors
You can check out the difference at this link:

http://www.tm-tractor.com/gsu/gsu_001.htm

PINE-KNOT · Postby **PINE-KNOT** » Sat Nov 26, 2005 11:21 am

Thanks Bigdog--I had been to that site before and never noticed those photos. I checked the dash and we have the early long-eared style. Guess we need the offset rod. Will the straight rod actually impact the dash or what??

Postby **Jeff Silvey** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 6:53 pm

#1 What kind of damage would be caused if the wrong rods are used.with the wrong dash??? Just wondering.
#2 Can 40's parts be used on the mid to late 50's tractors????

Jeff

Postby **John *.?-!.* cub owner** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 9:36 pm

Jeff, if you have the short ear dash it won't make any difference, but if you have the long ear dash the straight rod rubs the side of it.

Farmall Cub