D6c blade tilts

[bcguide]

The treads for the tilts on my 6c are stripped. Just wondering if anyone had a fix for this other than finding a new set of tilts

 

[Daniel Davis]

Get hydraulic cylinders to replace them.

 

[LCA078]

Do you mean the threads on the end of the cylinder rod are stripped? Take a pic and post- much easier to advise when we can see the damage.

 

[bcguide]

That's correct the top end of the threaded adjuster is stripped.

 

[Welder Dave]

Curious how those threads would get stripped.

 

[bcguide]

It's pretty common. Dirt gets into the threads and they wear over time.

 

[bcguide]

Here are some pictures. The top of the turnbuckle threads are stripped and has been welded.
The bottom one is still serviceable.

 

[LCA078]

That's a tough one. I don't have good ideas for you if you're sure the threads are stripped. I have seen a turnbuckle welded up on an old rake to keep it from turning but there was also really no need to adjust it anyway since it was a rake.

 

[James Sorochan]

bcguide. I'm in the same boat as you. Mine hasn't been welded so when I have a moment I'll pull mine apart and see what can be done.

 

[pittsburgh cat man]

Yes it is very common to see them welded. Just like to note there is a right hand and left hand tread on them

 

[Welder Dave]

How can you tell they're stripped if they're internal?

 

[bcguide]

You'll know as soon as you pick up the blade.

 

[bcguide]

Here is what I came up with. The tilts are from a komatsu. I welded the komatsu to the 6c trunions on the blade and used the komatsu pin on on the side arms

 

[bcguide]

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