final drive

[deadon115]

hello all. I am new to this site.
My final drives have broken implement bolt holes , Can they be repaired or do I have to buy the whole final drive unit.
Thanks ,Dave.

[Rudi]

Dave:

Well yes and no. We need to know exactly what the damage is. If the implement mounting holes are simply wallowed out then yes they can be helicoiled. My '48 has the left rear final with two helicoiled mounting holes. My '47 has a chipped out boss and that will have to be brazed/welded. I have a couple of extra finals and one set of them are busted. Brazing/welding is an option but it is a last ditch/nice project to learn on option.

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[Bob McCarty]

Dave, If the holes are too big for helicoils, there is a solid insert (EZ sert is one brand name) that can also be used. Depending on what implements you want to attach to the holes, you might be able to reverse the finals to get good holes in the back (if that is where you need them).

Bob

[deadon115]

Thanks rudi and bob, Right now I am just using the tractor to pull out logs from the woods. the bosses are chiped off, the only thing holding the draw bar on is the other two bolts. I feel much better now knowing that they can be repaired. I was thinking of grinding off the boss and welding a nut in its place.or would it be better to put a EZ sert or a helicoil in it ? and can all 3 be done without removing the final drive from the tractor.
thanks again .
Dave

[Boss Hog]

If they are cheeped off you need to replace the final , just the housing are not that expensive
Boss

[Bob McCarty]

Unless you have experience welding cast iron, I'd second what Boss said.

Bob

[Rudi]

the bosses are chiped off, the only thing holding the draw bar on is the other two bolts. I

As Boss said, replace em it is cheaper and easier. As I mentioned brazing/welding is a last ditch option.