284 steering support seat issue

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    • #30756
      Tomtoxic
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        Somehow I managed to shear-off all the bolts holding the hydraulic steering 'rear support seat' to the cast axle, and now the thing won't turn. I clamped a couple C-clamps to hold the seat plate to the axle, but that doesn't last long.

        Anyone have any ideas?  I'm having hell of a time getting the broken ends of bolts out.

      • #35937
        pepage
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          Weld a washer to the broken bolt in the casting (MIG) and then weld a nut to the washer.

        • #35938
          Tinbender
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            They are actually studs that you will have to replace (if it’s what mine has). If there is anything sticking out Snap On, Matco, Mac make a tool to grab the outside and remove them. Seems to me Sears makes one too. Also you can centerpunch and drill a 1/8″ pilot hole, then get some left handed 1/4 or 5/16 bits and use an Easy Out. Sometimes just the left handed bits will loosen and draw out the studs. Better you than mefrown  When  I broke mine I snapped the crappy welds on the bracket instead, much easier to repair.

             

            Edit: Pepage beat me to the post, his idea will work too if you have a hot enough welder, and you won't have to buy any tools.

          • #35939
            Tomtoxic
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              great tips!  Thanks!

            • #35978
              Tomtoxic
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                Replaced the front axle housing, and steering support seat now secured with new bolts!  Thanks Tommy at Affordable for the parts.  Piece of cake repair!

              • #35979
                Affordable
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                  Thanks for the order, glad we could help

                   

                  Tommy

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