Jon. I only said that I was going to clamp extensions on to see what the result looked like and if it would function correctly. I want to verify that the slightly longer fork length is what is needed and if the deck will level correctly. I didn't say that I was going to actually fully modify it. Todd gave me a second sub-frame that the lower side of the fork is totally worn off. IF I modify one, it would be that one and not the totally good and correct one.
The problem is not Todds fault. He had no way of knowing that the subframe was not the correct one for a WF. As he mentioned, he bought the tractor with a tiller mounted on it and the PO threw the deck and subframe in as well. Either the PO didn't know it was a wrong sub-frame or simply threw in the wrong one by accident.
In my way of thinking we are making progress toward a solution. The first step in finding any solution to a problem is to determine what that problem really is. The second step is to explore any and all options to fix the problem. We have determined that in all likelihood the subframe is incorrect. The solution is (A) modify an already bad frame. (B) Find and get a correct frame. Which direction I choose is still to be determined. That in my mind is making progress.
Todd. You didn't do anything wrong. The issue is not your fault. Let your heart not be troubled.
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