Cracked differential bolt hole on 105 hydro trans.
I did crack a diff. case bolt hole. Thankfully I noticed hydro fluid was leaking around the bolt, and didn't start the tractor. I broke all my own rules on this job;didn't use a torque wrench,didn't check bolt length vs.hole depth, didn't chase the holes with a tap,or use new bolts,didn't use a new gasket,didn't pay attention,didn't take my time. Was in a big hurry to mount the hitch receiver.
As you can see from the photos I have 3-4 usable threads left, but most of the thread boss broke off in pieces,and that leaves no gasket contact on the face of the housing. My only idea would be to use Liquid Steel,or some other miracle in a tube/can to build up the area around the bolt hole to get good gasket contact.
Please---- has any body got any; ideas,experience,advice!?
This critter has been in the family since it was new, and I do not want to be the one to trash it ,or even gink it up.
What now ?
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