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2010-05-11 170699 auerbach Or you could get a rear mower and sell the mid. ..... Reply to |
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2010-05-11 170701 hardwood I'm not familliar with your tractor, but I assume the housing is either cast iron or cast aluminum. If the cracks are accessable with a welder then perhaps it can be repaired. Both can be welded, but it takes a better welder than me to do aluminuim. Frank. ..... Reply to |
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2010-05-11 170703 Murf Kevin, it sound like you're putting the cart before the horse. You better find out why the bolts wouldn't stay tight and what caused the cracks before you worry about fixing it. If all you do is fix it without solving the problem that caused the damage in the first place it will just happen again. Best of luck. ..... Reply to |
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2010-05-11 170715 kevin3251 I am pretty sure bumping into trees and the occasional rock growing out of the lawn is the reason it broke! I thought about the rear mower suggestion but I want to investigate all my options first. ..... Reply to |
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2010-05-12 170728 Murf I'd be more than surprised if the odd bump from a rock or root did any damage at all to it. Don't forget, the mower hangs down on linkage, there's lots of room for movement in the whole thing before it gets to the point of putting much stress on the mounts. Also, unless I'm missing something, you said it's the mounts in the clutch housing that broke. If the damage was from stress caused by bumping into things it would show up first in the front mounts, not the back ones. That is unless you cut the grass in reverse. ;) Best of luck. ..... Reply to |
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2010-05-12 170729 auerbach I think you'd have to drain and preferably remove the housing before welding. ..... Reply to |
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2010-05-13 170737 kevin3251 I believe the housing is dry inside.The front bolt holes are cracked from the deck rotating on the loose bolts ..... Reply to |
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2010-05-13 170743 auerbach If the maker or a dealer won't specify what it's made of, it's likely cast but a magnet will tell if it's aluminum. Bring photos to a specialty welding shop for an opinion. ..... Reply to |
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2010-05-13 170746 earthwrks You're going to have to have it repaired or replaced anyway so you might as well take it apart and get it off the machine. A picture might help, but no one will be able to accurately determine if they can fix it just by a picture--if they do they'll likely either give you a cheap quote (and later inflate it) or double it just be sure they're covered. A good repairman doesn't quote off a picture. If it can be welded whether aluminum or iron it will have to be evenly heated in an oven or by open flame so it will have to be stripped of any parts and off the machine. A few years ago on TV there was a specialty aluminum rod that required only a propane torch. Never used it myself but looks like it may do the trick. Anyone used this product? ..... Reply to |
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2010-05-13 170751 oneace They are made of cast Iron. How long are the cracks? Are all of the holes cracked or just a few, and which ones, ie.left lower front, right top rear, ect. I am assuming you used regular HELECOIL. I would not use that brand there. There are good for low stress points but there are better products for high stress points. The link below has a better option. The insert on the far left is ideal IF the cracks are not very big. ..... Reply to |
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2010-05-13 170752 oneace One other thing. What is the condition of the Belleville washers under the head of the bolts. Are they flat or do the still have a cup and ridges to them? ..... Reply to |
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2010-05-13 170753 earthwrks Oneace, I need several hundred $ worth, maybe $1000 of NH skid steer OEM parts. Do you know of any dealers who have the best prices? I found there can be as much as $80 difference on a $300 part--my local dealer being the highest. ..... Reply to |
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2010-05-13 170755 kevin3251 The washers were flat or had little bend to them.Is it easy to split the tractor and then get it back together? I am layed off right now and have the time and I believe I know what I'm doing but I never worked on a tractor befor! The washers are flat with a serrated face( I don't think these are Belleville washers) As far as the condition of the casting,the two in the rear are cracked and have pieces missing,the two in the front are stripped ..... Reply to |
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2010-05-14 170777 oneace If the washers are flat that is why the blots won't stay tight. If you have at least three holes that are not cracked ( at least the top two on each side and a bottom hole) I would recommend using the right insert to repair the messed up threads. Get new Belleville washers (or Lock washers) Use BLUE loc tite in the threads and forget about the back holes that are cracked unless you are using a loader. With a another attachment (can't remember what it is) only three holes are used from new. ..... Reply to |
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2010-05-14 170783 earthwrks Oneace, have I p------d you off? If I have send me a note. ..... Reply to |
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2010-05-15 170797 oneace no why? I tried to send you a PM about your parts. Did you not get it? ..... Reply to |
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2010-05-15 170800 earthwrks Nope didn't get it. My email is earthwerksguy@gmail.com But you could post it here too so others can view and use it. Thanks much! ..... Reply to |
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2010-05-15 170807 kthompson Jeff, when did you change your email address? Kick it to me at my address if you will. ..... Reply to |
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2010-05-16 170811 earthwrks Kenny it's there in the message above yours. ..... Reply to |
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2010-06-28 171890 Art White When I saw it they were only welding beer cans, a friend bought some but hasn't had a chance to use it yet. I do believe there are some issues here! What does the mower deck look like? ..... Reply to |
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2010-06-28 171893 kevin3251 I bought EZ Lock thread inserts and got them installed in two of the four holes that did not have cracks in them ,one in the front and one in the rear.I have to find a spiral tap to get the other two in as my three flute tap won't engage the holes correctly to cut threads.I have it installed on the tractor now and I just keep an eye on them before during and after mowing.Thanks for the thread insert tip! ..... Reply to |