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Read articles →A short Q&A clip answering one specific question: how to tell when your loader bucket is level. Mike explains two methods, a flat spot on the bucket top and the level-indicator rod, then digs into sourcing a replacement rod for an older International compact, including practical advice on tracing the loader's original manufacturer. Useful for anyone puzzling over a missing or unknown bucket level indicator.
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Look for a flat spot on the bucket top parallel to the bottom, or use a level indicator rod with a crook that lines up at the top of its bracket when the bucket is level.
Find out who actually made the loader, since it was likely sourced from another manufacturer, then check with an experienced parts person at a Case IH dealer who may know the original maker.
These rods often get ripped off during use, or people remove them not knowing what they are, and they get lost or bent.
