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2 Cracks on frame

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Brian1045

I just noticed 2 pretty decent sized cracks on the frame of my WH. Could a good welder fix those as is? Or would a major dis-assembly be required here for welding?

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oldandred

Newbe these can be welded up and be as good as new but the tranny has to be taken out so it can be welded right.Ive done a few there use to be a kit to add to keep that from happing dont know if its still made.

but yes it can be fixed

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HorseFixer

If It were mine I would as ole and red stated remove the tranny and have someone tig weld it. Have a 1/4 plate made and have ready and weld it to existing plate as reinforcement. Why take the chance to revist this issue in the future. :USA:

Cheers Duke :banghead:

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Electro12WH

My '68 Charger 12 has two bars drilled to connect each pair of holes. Might as well beef it up while you have it apart!

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Brian1045

Yea..I like to beef things up as well. 2 flat pieces of steel from bolt to bolt is a great idea for re-enforcement. :banghead:

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BadDad

I also had two cracks in the 855 frame. Here are some pictures of what I did.

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pond195520032003

this is a very common problem with the older tractors :USA: but they figured it out and had a repair available at one time :banghead: some of the later tractors came with the brace already welded in place :thumbs: i would definitly either remove the transmission to weld it up or stand it up to get at it better(maybe grind a *V* in the crack and weld back up) :lol: after that, i would recomend either making a strap that runs from one side to the other(i believe its 1" X 6 or 8"s X 1/8" thick?) this should keep it from happening again and also go ahead and make one for the top bolts :lol: :omg:

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BPjunk

Brian,

Wheel Horse has a factory repair for the problem of cracks at the transmission mounting bolt holes. They sell a 1/4 inch plate that you bolt up from the front side of the transmission mount, you will have to get (4) 3/8 x 18 x 1 inch bolts to install the plate. In 1965 Wheel Horse added a brace ribs to the transmission mount. I will dig out the part number for the plate when I get home from work.

Wild Bill in Richmond, Va.

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sorekiwi

I also had two cracks in the 855 frame. Here are some pictures of what I did.

Damn, that repair came out really nice. Puts my welding to shame...

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Sarge

I've also had to weld several , some years ago with an old ac stick welder I still own - the steel used in the older Horses welds very nicely, good carbon base! The newer stuff since recycling became the hot ticket just plain doesn't weld the same. BTW, I do own a nice tig now, so if anyone has sheetmetal or exotic stuff repaired it will only cost materials/shipping , no excess charges . I just do it for fun , although argon is getting expensive thanks to hazmat crap these days . Fixed the 1277's belt guard Sunday when it cracked off the entire front mount due to a missing bolt/stay at the rear of the frame , can't see it at all now .

Sarge

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BadDad

sorekiwi (Mike) I do wish I could take the credited for the welding but I had it done by a professional.

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HorseFixer

As Wild Bill Stated I Bet The Wheel Horse Kit Is A 1/4 Plate Like EVERYONE has Suggested :USA: And Yes The Longer Bolts Would Be Nessasary. While At It I Would Replace With Grade "8" Never Know When You Get In The Heat Of Battle! :banghead:

Duke

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