Another dirty dog in the shop - Page 6

zippy1 · #51 02-28-2017, 04:18 PM

Well I surveyed the situation today. And things could be much worst, and a whole lot better also.

Threaded a bolt in each of the attachment holes, and they tightened up. I put as much "mustard" on them as I could, and no slippage. Go figure...

This ole girl was rode hard. This is why the patch was welded on the outside. Took one hell of a break. This is prolly why the trans mount was broke also.
Talked with the machinist today that fixed the started mount on my KT in the 782, and he said he could fix it.

So I'll have him weld up the mount, after I clean it better.
I see in the frame, two holes are wallowed out from being loose would be my guess. But why the frame and not the diff?

Don't like the looks of those two "supports" he made and welded on. Any ideas? Weld the holes shut and re-drill? (last picture)Here's where I left off...

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zippy1 · #52 03-01-2017, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by J-Mech

Annnnnnd that doesn't look like fun to fix. Holler if you need any help!

Oh it's interesting Jon. Sure, hop in the truck and drive up... I'll feed you.

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Originally Posted by Terry C

You got this Todd. No problem too great for the master!
I would be pretty temped to look for another rear housing, then put rear braces on.
In defense of the PO, at least he used lock nuts on the inside!

There was a guy on here that said "They can't all be turn key" I don't recall who that was offhand...

Thanks Terry. But there's only one Master around here, and it ain't me.

I will be putting braces on for some extra support, and piece of mind...

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Originally Posted by Dirty Steve

That sucks, Todd. Different case?

I'll stir the pit......cast Iron?

I think we'll get this one to work. We'll see soon enough.

Sam Mac · #53 03-01-2017, 07:13 AM

Todd

Don't even bother with trying to weld the front mount, just slap a set of Xtreme GT braces on it and relax.

Oak · #54 03-01-2017, 09:00 AM

What was the po doing with that tractor? How do you bust the frame like that? Great job as always Todd.

+1 on what Sam said. Slap some rear braces on that sucker and forget about it.

Terry C · #55 03-01-2017, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Oak

What was the po doing with that tractor? How do you bust the frame like that? Great job as always Todd.

+1 on what Sam said. Slap some rear braces on that sucker and forget about it.

Somebody said maybe it had a loader on it at one time. I'm thinking that it the way the frame got like that. I can't think of another reason.

J-Mech · #56 03-01-2017, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Sam Mac

Todd

Don't even bother with trying to weld the front mount, just slap a set of Xtreme GT braces on it and relax.

X3!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terry C

Somebody said maybe it had a loader on it at one time. I'm thinking that it the way the frame got like that. I can't think of another reason.

Lack of regular maintenance. Rear end bolts came loose and it was ran that way until the frame cracked. I've seen some tractors broke like that. Some people just beat the heck out of their machines. Rough terrain at fast speeds, slamming the hydro around like you stole it. It can than happen.

zippy1 · #57 03-01-2017, 01:27 PM

Braces it is.

Sam Mac · #58 03-01-2017, 05:06 PM

Todd

Aaron has them on special for $95.00, click on monthly specials but you better act fast, I think the special is about over.

Product Quantity Price Amount
CC-99-003 GT Torque Arm Update Delete 95.00 95.00

All prices are in US Dollars Subtotal 95.00
Shipping 15.12

TOTAL 110.12

zippy1 · #59 03-02-2017, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Mac

Todd

Aaron has them on special for $95.00, click on monthly specials but you better act fast, I think the special is about over.

Product Quantity Price Amount
CC-99-003 GT Torque Arm Update Delete 95.00 95.00

All prices are in US Dollars Subtotal 95.00
Shipping 15.12

TOTAL 110.12

Thanks Sam, but I picked some up for the 782 when I got them for my 1872. Never did put them on, figured I'd use them on something in the future, seems the future is here now.

zippy1 · #60 03-02-2017, 05:45 PM

Found another crack in the opposite side. Ground a groove in it and welded. "Should hold".

My weld looks like bird poop.

JB welded the mount back on. I know it's not a fix, but wanted it on long enough to get the diff back in the tractor.
Thoughts on this patch the PO put on. Isn't it going to be in the way when I mount the braces? The braces are down in the basement, and no one is here to get them so I can see if it will be. I'm thinking it's in the way...

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