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6.
Tack weld the positioned brackets
to the bucket. Roll the bucket
forward to check alignment. Then
roll back into working position to
make sure the rod "bottoms out"
in all brackets.
Fig. 10 NEW ROD BUSHINGS
7.
Complete the welding of the brackets to the
bucket. The weld should cover the full length
and both sides of the bracket.
The size of the fillet weld should be:
3/8" thick brackets - 1/4" fillet weld.
1/2" and 3/4" thick brackets - 3/8" fillet weld.
8.
Install the rod locking collar on the open rod
end.
NOTE
If the forks extend more than 8"
below the bucket, it will be
necessary to order new rod
bushing to weld on the forks in a
lower position.
