OFS47 4 #1 Posted March 3, 2012 I have a 74 or so c-12 hydro.... this past summer the frame is flexing allowing the shifter to disengage, any you wizards on here know what or how the best way to search this is, ????? I want to beef thigs up & i would just soon learn from someone else''s battles and get to the solution right away ...... thanks gentlemen.......Scott Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,132 #2 Posted March 3, 2012 Flexing in what way? Front to back, or side to side? Must be operating on some mighty rough terrain? Scott. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrHorseMan 0 #3 Posted March 3, 2012 Best thing to do is weld in a 1/4" thick steel plate on the front side of your trans mount. As far as anything else the frames are quite stout. although you could run some outriggers from the plate and tie in to the frame further up. I did both for my puller. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OFS47 4 #4 Posted March 3, 2012 the tranny is twisting front to back ..... I m on hills and a dainty 300 lbs 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trouty56 567 #5 Posted March 3, 2012 Best thing to do is weld in a 1/4" thick steel plate on the front side of your trans mount. I had the same thing happening to a tractor (C-160 Auto) when I got it. Did this and fixed it. The little ball was slipping out of the cam plate. The frame was cracked where the tranny attaches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OFS47 4 #6 Posted March 3, 2012 sounds good trouty, that is exactly what is going on damn thing is 40 years old and it lays down on me ...... when will they build stuff to last??? (Just .Kidding.)!!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 993 #7 Posted March 3, 2012 ya my c160 was popping the ball out too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,132 #8 Posted March 3, 2012 the tranny is twisting front to back ..... I m on hills and a dainty 300 lbs :ROTF: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whc160 74 #9 Posted March 3, 2012 I found on my on C-160 that the shifter was hitting the plate with the shift slots. Went to my local dealer & asked him if he had seen it before. He walks back to the shelf & comes out with a plate. made this as a fix for the factory trans plate because they crack. The part # is 114285. Went back & got another one for Dad's tractor. Then went back a few days later & he asked me if I had used it yet. I asked him why & he said he could not get another from Toro. So we took it to a local machine shop & got some made. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tgranthamfd 29 #10 Posted March 3, 2012 I found on my on C-160 that the shifter was hitting the plate with the shift slots. Went to my local dealer & asked him if he had seen it before. He walks back to the shelf & comes out with a plate. made this as a fix for the factory trans plate because they crack. The part # is 114285. Went back & got another one for Dad's tractor. Then went back a few days later & he asked me if I had used it yet. I asked him why & he said he could not get another from Toro. So we took it to a local machine shop & got some made. Got any pictures of the fix? Maybe old and new side by side? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whc160 74 #11 Posted March 3, 2012 Here is a pic of the trans plate before the repair. I found out about the plate after I had removed the trans. You can put the plate in with out removing the trans. The last one I took two bolts out & install guide studs took the other bolts out. Slide the plate on & put the bottom bolts in. Then removed the studs & put the top bolts in. Last welded the plate on each side & painted. I don't have any after pics but I will get one & post it. You have to put in new bolts that are 1/4 inch longer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim 97 #12 Posted March 3, 2012 plate measurements with the bolt pattern would be great i have a Charger 12 to do this to thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don1977 604 #13 Posted March 3, 2012 Look up on the right side of the screen across from REDSQUAE and type in "frame repair" in the search box and hit search. You should find some posts with repair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whc160 74 #14 Posted March 3, 2012 This is the plate that I put in my horse. He is a pic of a new plate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whc160 74 #15 Posted March 3, 2012 Here is a pic of the plate with measurements. Hope this helps. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OFS47 4 #16 Posted March 5, 2012 thanks for the pics of the repair plate, that will help for sure......... Scott Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH854 44 #17 Posted March 5, 2012 I found on my on C-160 that the shifter was hitting the plate with the shift slots. Went to my local dealer & asked him if he had seen it before. He walks back to the shelf & comes out with a plate. made this as a fix for the factory trans plate because they crack. The part # is 114285. Went back & got another one for Dad's tractor. Then went back a few days later & he asked me if I had used it yet. I asked him why & he said he could not get another from Toro. So we took it to a local machine shop & got some made. Got one coming from partstree. If anyone wants one better call them to see if they still have them in stock. Chas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #18 Posted March 6, 2012 I found on my on C-160 that the shifter was hitting the plate with the shift slots. Went to my local dealer & asked him if he had seen it before. He walks back to the shelf & comes out with a plate. made this as a fix for the factory trans plate because they crack. The part # is 114285. Went back & got another one for Dad's tractor. Then went back a few days later & he asked me if I had used it yet. I asked him why & he said he could not get another from Toro. So we took it to a local machine shop & got some made. Got one coming from partstree. If anyone wants one better call them to see if they still have them in stock. Chas As of this morning, Partstree is out of stock, too. Duff :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forest Road 594 #19 Posted March 6, 2012 Those plates came standard on the 520s. Its on m to do list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH854 44 #20 Posted March 8, 2012 Well the brown truck came today left this for me. I must have got the last one I plan on checking around and seeing if I can get some made Chas 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forest Road 594 #21 Posted March 8, 2012 Chas Hats great! Can you measure that and check it against the measurements listed above. My horses are far from home or I'd compare myself. Thanks Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH854 44 #22 Posted March 8, 2012 Chas Hats great! Can you measure that and check it against the measurements listed above. My horses are far from home or I'd compare myself. Thanks Kevin Yes Kevin I come up with the same as above Chas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whc160 74 #23 Posted March 8, 2012 Chas glad to see you got a plate. I took my to my local metal shop that has a computer laser cutter. They made me one & kept the program. So if I need more I can just call them up & they will cut it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OFS47 4 #24 Posted March 9, 2012 file://localhost/Users/wscotthillman/Pictures/iPhoto%20Library/Originals/2012/Mar%206,%202012/100_5685.JPG file://localhost/Users/wscotthillman/Pictures/iPhoto%20Library/Originals/2012/Mar%206,%202012/100_5686.JPG file://localhost/Users/wscotthillman/Pictures/iPhoto%20Library/Originals/2012/Mar%206,%202012/100_5687.JPG file://localhost/Users/wscotthillman/Pictures/iPhoto%20Library/Originals/2012/Mar%206,%202012/100_5688.JPG file://localhost/Users/wscotthillman/Pictures/iPhoto%20Library/Originals/2012/Mar%206,%202012/100_5689.JPG file://localhost/Users/wscotthillman/Pictures/iPhoto%20Library/Originals/2012/Mar%206,%202012/100_5690.JPG file://localhost/Users/wscotthillman/Pictures/iPhoto%20Library/Originals/2012/Mar%206,%202012/100_5691.JPG file://localhost/Users/wscotthillman/Pictures/iPhoto%20Library/Originals/2012/Mar%206,%202012/100_5692.JPG file://localhost/Users/wscotthillman/Pictures/iPhoto%20Library/Originals/2012/Mar%206,%202012/100_5693.JPG file://localhost/Users/wscotthillman/Pictures/iPhoto%20Library/Originals/2012/Mar%206,%202012/100_5694.JPG file://localhost/Users/wscotthillman/Pictures/iPhoto%20Library/Originals/2012/Mar%206,%202012/100_5695.JPG file://localhost/Users/wscotthillman/Pictures/iPhoto%20Library/Originals/2012/Mar%206,%202012/100_5696.JPG file://localhost/Users/wscotthillman/Pictures/iPhoto%20Library/Originals/2012/Mar%206,%202012/100_5697.JPG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OFS47 4 #25 Posted March 9, 2012 tried to get pics of the repair will have to figure this out again...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
