Repairing seat mount frame

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 Here is the broken transmission tunnel with knackered rear bolt holes

Edited October 29, 2020 by ohiofarmer

[ohiofarmer 3,379]

And here is the repair piece made from a [bed like you sleep in] angle iron that is very tough steel. I drilled a few holes in it and plug welded as well as butt welded where i could

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Then, with the frame repaired, I mounted the front mount base that holds the seat pan and seat frame, but not done yet

[ohiofarmer 3,379]

 This angle shown in the previous picture is the shape that is already welded in as it is for the second and third tractor that needs rebuilt. It saves time to do them all once you have a pattern. The next step is where the real strength of the build happens.

Edited October 29, 2020 by ohiofarmer

[ohiofarmer 3,379]

Now we add additional framing to the rear seat pan/gas tank support. Weld these to the rear only and wait to weld the front until you verify that the holes all line up. These angles really take the weight and twisting load off the weak transmission tunne

l. Adding bolts from the underside makes it easier to align the holes. i had to use a strap to pull one side over a bit for the seat pan to fit. Then i tack welded the front and checked it again. Well, actually i had to grind the weld off once, but you can learn from my mistake

Edited October 29, 2020 by ohiofarmer

[ohiofarmer 3,379]

Adding those last pieces really takes the stress off the front mounting area.Even though I welded to the frame, everything will still disassemble from the tractor.I plan to add some flat belting to the areas underneath where the framing members are lapped over to level things up and cushion the seat pan just a bit. then add fender washers and nylock nuts to the studs.I hope this helps someone out.