Broken Motor Mount Bolts

woodlandfarms · 06-27-2008, 01:26 AM

OK, I admit I am brutal to this machine. But come on....

Ksimolo dropped me a note saying he was going to re-do his motor mounts. I say wow... And knowing the copying someone is the highest form of flattery I thought I would take a look at my mounts. First thing I noticed was that both the rear bolts were loose. So loose they came off in my hands. I am very sure that one of the boulders / stumps I scraped myself across sheared off those nice soft bolts.

So down to the hardware store, some grade 8's and then some cursing and a midget bottle jack got those bolts back in.

Tractor really vibrates much more. I think that actually my left side motor mounts are shot, but I will save that for this fall...

Carl

cqaigy2 · 06-27-2008, 01:17 PM

Oh man Cark, I'm really sorry your having such a time with your machine! :-(

I guess on the plus side, you'll be giving Terry a run for his money if you ever post your phone number on here.

06-27-2008, 01:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
woodlandfarms Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles / SW Washington Posts: 1,429	Broken Motor Mount Bolts OK, I admit I am brutal to this machine. But come on.... Ksimolo dropped me a note saying he was going to re-do his motor mounts. I say wow... And knowing the copying someone is the highest form of flattery I thought I would take a look at my mounts. First thing I noticed was that both the rear bolts were loose. So loose they came off in my hands. I am very sure that one of the boulders / stumps I scraped myself across sheared off those nice soft bolts. So down to the hardware store, some grade 8's and then some cursing and a midget bottle jack got those bolts back in. Tractor really vibrates much more. I think that actually my left side motor mounts are shot, but I will save that for this fall... Carl __________________ Power-Trac 1850, grapple, hoe, 90" mower, 72" box blade

06-27-2008, 01:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
cqaigy2 Silver Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: West Cascades Washington State Posts: 219	Re: Broken Motor Mount Bolts Oh man Cark, I'm really sorry your having such a time with your machine! :-( I guess on the plus side, you'll be giving Terry a run for his money if you ever post your phone number on here.

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