GT1848 Frame repair

[Goldnboy 910]

What do you guys do to repair the frame where the fuel tank bolts in as shown here broken?

 

Weld/bolt in a new piece of metal?

[ZXT 2,401]

Do you have the broken pieces? I'd stop drill any cracks that are present, and weld the missing ears back on with extra reinforcement.

[953 nut 55,065]

I welded a piece of 1/8 X 3" steel to the front of the fender support and bolted it in with a couple extra bolts.

[c-series don 8,663]

12 hours ago, ZXT said:

Do you have the broken pieces? I'd stop drill any cracks that are present, and weld the missing ears back on with extra reinforcement.

This is exactly what I did. This is a common problem with these models. As a matter of fact the wobbly seat was the main reason I took my Work Horse apart. One thing lead to another and next thing I know it looked like this! 

Edited March 22, 2020 by c-series don

[lynnmor 7,302]

Later models have the mount extend forward to catch two holes on each side.  You would need the newer style cross piece and the console cover that has a jog in it to accommodate the extended part.

 

 

[ronhatch 406]

C-SERIES DON;   Nice job.  Love the Blue oval and the red belly too!

 

 

Edited March 22, 2020 by ronhatch

[Lee1977 6,642]

I have added 1/8" x 1 1/2" flat to both sides but it was on an 8 speed. I know you would have to cut out a space for the drive belt release. I just used the shifter plate bolts to hold it in place. It's worked for six years.

 

Edited March 23, 2020 by Lee1977

[Goldnboy 910]

C-SERIES DON

 

Mine looks  like that almost  now but no paint.

I plan to bolt  in a piece of angle iron for support. 

I removed the bottom dust cover due to the rust raised up and prevented  the cam on the brake pedal and motion lever to rotate so the prior owner disassembled it .

 

Can I leave it out permanently  I think I will be fine cleaning  this area  periodically. 

[c-series don 8,663]

I would think that you could leave it out however if you’re going to be mowing with it I’d leave it as this will keep debris out. Here’s mine finished.

[Lee1977 6,642]

On 3/22/2020 at 12:23 PM, Goldnboy said:

C-SERIES DON

 

Mine looks  like that almost  now but no paint.

I plan to bolt  in a piece of angle iron for support. 

I removed the bottom dust cover due to the rust raised up and prevented  the cam on the brake pedal and motion lever to rotate so the prior owner disassembled it .

 

Can I leave it out permanently  I think I will be fine cleaning  this area  periodically. 

I have a 312-8 with out the dust plate and nothing ever get in there or it falls out. It would be easy to use a air compressor to blow it out witjh out the dust plate.