KZK 6 #1 Posted November 18, 2023 Hi all, I'm from the UK but recently bought a WheelHorse tractor model number 1-0394. I have been doing some repainting to protect it from the weather and part of that was to take off the front bonnet(hood) support/implement attachment. When I came to replace it it was clear that the plate fouled the central front beam axle spindle although there is a large diameter hole to accommodate it. Do I just go ahead and tighten up the three bolts and hope for the best or is there something I'm missing. regards Krzys 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,922 #2 Posted November 18, 2023 It appears you have a 1975 C-100? Can you post a picture or two of your problem? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,513 #3 Posted November 18, 2023 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,911 #4 Posted November 19, 2023 6 hours ago, KZK said: When I came to replace it it was clear that the plate fouled the central front beam axle spindle although there is a large diameter hole to accommodate it. Do I just go ahead and tighten up the three bolts and hope for the best or is there something I'm missing. Yes, the plate for the front hitch slides over the front axle pivot pin and bolts to the frame. Jacking the axle up slightly to align the bolts may be helpful. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KZK 6 #5 Posted November 19, 2023 Thank you for that very helpful will just go ahead and bolt it up 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KZK 6 #6 Posted November 21, 2023 This is my problem the pin just fits in the large hole in the hitch but the boss still protrudes infant of the three holed fixing plate. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,249 #7 Posted November 21, 2023 The hole on the hitch may be worn, we have found that on these tractors. We have also found the tab on the axle pin broken that bolts to the frame. I had to repair both on my 1977 C=120. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,832 #8 Posted November 21, 2023 I’ve gone a bit further too, and drilled and tapped the pin then placed a bolt and washer in the end. Slightly different model, but same pin. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,249 #9 Posted November 22, 2023 7 hours ago, Pullstart said: I’ve gone a bit further too, and drilled and tapped the pin then placed a bolt and washer in the end. Slightly different model, but same pin. I did that to the lift rod on my Raider to tighten it up. Also used a thick I" washer hind the washer bolted to the rod. It would not latch up before I did that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KZK 6 #10 Posted November 30, 2023 do I need to take all the weight off the axle to allow the hitch plate to lie flat with chassis frame i.e. bit with three square holes in ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KZK 6 #11 Posted December 6, 2023 (edited) Sorry new topic started Edited December 6, 2023 by KZK New topic started Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
