from what i have learned this tractor is a foton tractor, it was sold at a rual king store,im not sure but i would think that there must be some sort of plate that might not of been installed during the assembly , because there is a big hole in the bell housing , the step and part of the dash is bolted on when every thing is on the hole is not noticable , but yet it is a point of entry for water, i know that i am going to make a plate and sealicon it be for i call this done.thank you for your reply. and no there is not a hole in the bell, i am thinking about drilling a 3/8 hole in there, just in case.