Cultivator question?

[Daytona3759]

Does anyone know what type of washer or backing plate is correct for attaching the sweeps to the shank? Is it a big square washer or an actual plate? Thanks for any help

[Jim Becker]

I take it you are asking about the spring trip or friction trip shanks with an open back side. The original was a washer, 15/32 id, 1-1/2 od, 11 gauge. That is close to 1/8 thick. It isn't a standard size you find in a hardware store. I have used 7/16 fender washers with moderate success. They are too big od and only about half the original thickness.

[Daytona3759]

Yes, that’s exactly what I was talking about. Thanks for your help I appreciate that very much

[Gettin'Old]

Agri Supply or other farm stores carry them. Even at the substantial thickness, they will bend.