Wheelhorse3128 7 #1 Posted 3 hours ago Hello has anyone experienced the transaxle bracket on a wheelhorse 312 8 cracking and causing the transaxle to be loose or even fall off? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 80,841 #2 Posted 3 hours ago Loose? Maybe. Fall OFF?? There are multiple attachment points. I don't see how that would happen. Got pics? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 13,145 #3 Posted 3 hours ago Are you referring to the "F" plate on the frame?? All too common. This is the worst one I came across... Fixable but time consuming. 3 out of 4 crackedout - 2 connected together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 47,513 #4 Posted 1 hour ago 1 hour ago, Wheelhorse3128 said: Hello has anyone experienced the transaxle bracket on a wheelhorse 312 8 cracking The "F" plates crack on all Wheel Horse tractors if the tractors are used for jerking or pushing heavy objects. Like jerking stumps or ramming into solid snow banks with a plow. The transaxle stops and the other 450 lbs of tractor keeps moving causing the damage to the transmission bolting plate. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse3128 7 #5 Posted 1 hour ago Haven't had it fall off just wondering if anyone had had it fall off so it must be a common problem? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse3128 7 #6 Posted 1 hour ago Is there any way of strengthening them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 13,145 #7 Posted 57 minutes ago Yes - WH USED TO sell a repair kit that needed to be welded in. It is now NLA. Several of us on the Forum, myself included, have fabricated our own repair plates and stiffening braces to stop the frame flexing for good... PM me if interrested in more info. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 47,513 #8 Posted 53 minutes ago 414-8 unidrive F plate replacement - Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations - RedSquare Wheel Horse Forum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse3128 7 #9 Posted 41 minutes ago 2 hours ago, ri702bill said: Are you referring to the "F" plate on the frame?? All too common. This is the worst one I came across... Fixable but time consuming. 3 out of 4 crackedout - 2 connected together. Yes that's it mine isn't as bad as that though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 17,609 #10 Posted 5 minutes ago Rather than sitting around worrying about it falling off, get some new 3/8-16 x 3/4" grade 8 bolts and lock washers, replace them one at a time and torque them to 33 ft. lbs., sit back and not worry for another 30 years Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
