over60pirate 24 #1 Posted May 3, 2014 The seat on my 414-8 fell off the other day. The 4 "nuts" ripped out of the square openings in the seat. tearing the seat pan, at the corners of the openings where the nuts were. Repair ideas: 1. Weld a 5/16" nut to a fender washer, and weld the washer to the seat . 2. Weld 2, 5/16" nuts to a 1/8" x 1" steel bar, and weld the bar to the seat. 2 bars needed. Any other ideas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,126 #2 Posted May 3, 2014 Idea #1 sounds good, maybe inverted so you won't see the nut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,191 #3 Posted May 3, 2014 (edited) I pulled off the vinyl and foam and migged 1/4 bar stock inside and tapped with fine thread to make this seat fit the brackets on my project tractor. I think either of your ways will work. Edited May 3, 2014 by Wishin4a416 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #4 Posted May 3, 2014 I would just replace it. resonable priced seats can be found. Glenn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,518 #5 Posted May 3, 2014 (edited) I too pulled the cover and foam off the steel pan. MIG'd steel and tapped holes in the 1/4" thick flatbar that I used. Easy repair. If the seat wasn't WH embossed, just pickup a new one at Tractor Supply. http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/high-back-steel-pan-lawn-tractor-seat Edited May 3, 2014 by Tankman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
