CCW 1,292 #1 Posted February 17, 2023 (edited) A tid bit of info that might be helpful. Unfortunately for my wife my brain is not that of a romantic, but of a mechanic. My wife had to learn that finding the oh so right gift was a rare event for me over the years. Bless those husbands who are so inclined for their partners are lucky. Back to my bracket. Making a winch / suitcase weight bracket out of two inch angle iron that bolts to the front of my 312-8 through the existing 3/8 inch holes at the front of the frame. The two hole right above the axel are very difficult to get bolts through. At 2 a.m. last night I have a thought. How about one long bolt that reaches from side to side. Picked up an 3/8 x 8" bolt at TSC and lickity split the new bolt was in place. Man did I bury the lead on this topic. Edited February 17, 2023 by CCW 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,296 #2 Posted February 17, 2023 OK....... ?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCW 1,292 #4 Posted February 17, 2023 9 minutes ago, ri702bill said: OK....... ?? 7 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: Take a new look. Accidental submittal before I finished my thought process. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCW 1,292 #5 Posted February 17, 2023 BTW - When I get this thing finished I will post some photos. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,049 #6 Posted February 17, 2023 33 minutes ago, CCW said: Picked up an 3/8 x 8" bolt at TSC and lickity split the new bolt was in place. This is the method of attaching a snow blower with the frame mount kit used on older WHs. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,296 #7 Posted February 17, 2023 (edited) Not mine, but its cousin someone else has... the 3/8 x8 frame bolt is at the left end of the drive belt. Edited February 17, 2023 by ri702bill 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,334 #8 Posted February 17, 2023 55 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: This is the method of attaching a snow blower with the frame mount kit used on older WHs. It's also how the mount is for the Mackissic chipper shredder. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCW 1,292 #9 Posted February 17, 2023 14 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: It's also how the mount is for the Mackissic chipper shredder. 1 hour ago, Ed Kennell said: This is the method of attaching a snow blower with the frame mount kit used on older WHs. I'm guessing that there are a few of these fixes that those of us who do not use snow blowers or chippers know nothing about. I discovered my bolt solution the hard way. Is there a Tips and Tricks section on this forum that these solutions might be available? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,296 #10 Posted February 17, 2023 Not that I'm aware of - yet... maybe should be, as sometimes there are easy and hard ways to perform service on these old girls... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,049 #11 Posted February 17, 2023 There is a custom tools and equipment section.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,130 #12 Posted February 17, 2023 I have a Tine Rake that mounts to the front part of the frame that you speak of. You are correct that is a tough place to get at. There are 2 different tools I have that work for that area. One is a Snap On flexible long magnet and a flexible claw grabber pick-up tool available at most hardware stores. The 2 bolts for the Tine mount are carriage style which make it easy to attach. Highly recommend either of those tools. Good Luck 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
