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I had thought the same thing when mine had issues and logically replaced my temp sensor first. It turned out to be the fast idle solenoid that was bad and had a mind of its own. It would work fine one day but the next day it would race the engine to about 3/4 throttle. Just the same as the OP...
Its called the Fast Idle Solenoid. No longer manufactured but still out there on eBay from time to time "$70.00+". It sets the idle up high when the engine is cold. Its activated by a temperature sensor in the top of the block by the firewall. Just keep it unplugged in till you find a new one...
I think a pair of matching heavy triangular plates welded fast to the tow eye "top and bottom" with 2 holes to accept the arm bolt pins will work just fine. That will still allow for the adjustable tow bar width your looking for.
Make sure you bypass the radio resisters that the military put in. They are no longer needed, will often fail and cause issues with your wipers. If that's not the case, it sounds as if you got bad remanufactured wiper motors "It happens". You can turn them back in for a replacement under...
You may have water in the system. Hydraulic fluid doesn't expand or compress but water does when it freezes. My Kubota hydraulic fluid always has water in it when I change it. Look for a hidden drain plug lowest point on the underside.