BX2350 jingling sound

[Jofang]

Working with the tractor this morning I heard an unusual sound from the front of the tractor. I can only liken it to those small bells you have on a christmas cake. It's not a rattle or a knocking sound but a jingling sound. I'm waiting for the motor to cool so I can get the hood off and inspect closer, but I don't want to use the tractor until I find and fix the problem. Has anyone else had this?

 

[Jofang]

I found the problem. The front left motor mount is broken causing the motor to lean to the left and the starter ring gear touches the broken motor mount when the motor shakes, as it always does. Hence the ringing of bells as the ring gear teeth touch the bracket.

 

[diesel85]

Well that's a good find!

Do you need help getting it fixed? I can give you pointers.

 

[Jofang]

Thanks for the offer diesel85, but I got the motor mount welded & reinforced by the local metal shop. However, if you have a remedy for mashed knuckles I'd be pleased to hear, as this was a wrangle to get the mounting back in place once repaired. Not much room between the frame and the motor on these small tractors.