Barbara 2 #1 Posted October 11, 2018 Lever snapped as noted above. 1986, 312-8, can't recall right now if the deck is 46" or 48". Question # 1: Would a weld repair be a viable option? Question # 2: Where can I find a replacement carriage assembly if not? Photos attached. Thank you for any help you can provide. Otherwise, tractor is still running great! Barbara Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,492 #2 Posted October 11, 2018 1. Seems to me a weld would work. 2. Check classifieds here or CL in your area. Vendors on this site may also have something...Check under Vendors - classifieds... Good luck! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,745 #3 Posted October 11, 2018 Here is that part...item # 16. I have one. PM sent with price and delivery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,081 #4 Posted October 11, 2018 If you weld or know a good welder it could be repaired, but the used part from @daveoman1966 will get you back out on the turf for less money than taking it to a shop. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,022 #5 Posted October 11, 2018 Yes, that could be easily welded and made stronger than original by welding a small flat reinforcement bar to the top side where the stress is greatest. You should also replace the missing center roller which caused the bar to fail. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldlineman 1,481 #6 Posted October 11, 2018 Looks to me to be a 48 in deck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,373 #7 Posted October 11, 2018 I have all the parts you would need as well in Virginia if you are close enough, have the anti scalp wheels also just not pictured ,Jeff. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,582 #8 Posted October 11, 2018 if you find a good welder in your area, don't hesitate to ask how would he, reinforce that area? experience in a welder is everything, they can reinforce a failure, into a non issue. I think a side and top reinforcement , to that hole would really nail it, Pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,795 #9 Posted October 11, 2018 If welded, I’d clean up around the radius of the cross bar and weld it good from top to bottom on both sides. It looks like it might have been lacking some strength for a while. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,459 #10 Posted October 11, 2018 I might have an nos one if you are interested. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barbara 2 #11 Posted October 11, 2018 To Shynon, "nos" ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,459 #12 Posted October 11, 2018 New Old Stock. Never been used. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,518 #13 Posted October 12, 2018 (edited) 23 hours ago, oldlineman said: Looks to me to be a 48 in deck. Sure does, 48" SD deck. Weld. Add a piece of flatbar as noted and, get rollers on the deck. What's the duck tape doin'? Tack (stitch) weld a piece of 16 ga galvanized CRS over the hole (?). Paint. Not shown in the picture, I then added a piece of the CRS on the discharge chute. Edited October 12, 2018 by Tankman 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barbara 2 #14 Posted October 12, 2018 On 10/11/2018 at 10:54 AM, Shynon said: I might have an nos one if you are interested. Could you check and let me know price and ballpark shipping to Salem Va, 24153? Would greatly appreciate! Barbara 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barbara 2 #15 Posted October 12, 2018 11 hours ago, Tankman said: Sure does, 48" SD deck. Weld. Add a piece of flatbar as noted and, get rollers on the deck. What's the duck tape doin'? Tack (stitch) weld a piece of 16 ga galvanized CRS over the hole (?). Paint. Not shown in the picture, I then added a piece of the CRS on the discharge chute. The duct tape keeps the clippings from flying out. We aren't welders - I wouldn't be on this forum if we were. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barbara 2 #16 Posted October 12, 2018 The duct tape keeps the clippings from flying out. We aren't welders - I wouldn't be on this forum if we were. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barbara 2 #17 Posted October 13, 2018 On 10/11/2018 at 8:06 AM, WVHillbilly520H said: I have all the parts you would need as well in Virginia if you are close enough, have the anti scalp wheels also just not pictured ,Jeff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barbara 2 #18 Posted October 13, 2018 Thank you so much for all of your help. Offering to meet me in Lexington was really kind. I am probably not going to get the assembly from you, but I do need the rear roller. Would you be able to mail me one? Whatever you want for the roller and shipping will be fine. Thanks! Barbara Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barbara 2 #19 Posted October 13, 2018 Hi Jeff, The rollers on our model are attached on a separate rod. They measure approx: 8.5 cm long, and 6.5 cm in diameter. See pics: Unfortunately, the rod is bent on the side without a roller. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barbara 2 #20 Posted October 16, 2018 Would anyone have the two rear anti-scalp rollers and the axle they are on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,745 #21 Posted October 16, 2018 It is easy enough to straighten that bent shaft (axle). Just hold a block of wood against it and hammer it back straight. The shaft bracket is welded to the main 3/4" axle and you'd have to replace the whole match, unless you can cut and weld. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barbara 2 #22 Posted October 16, 2018 Ahhh, you are so right. So, I just need the roller. Thanks Dave! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
