QL ISO mounts

[samiam44]

Guys,


Are the bolt holes suppose to be slotted on the craddle? Do ppl mount the rails with the oil pan in the tractor for alignment prior to welding the frame mod into the craddle?

Michael

[Jeff in Pa]

I'm doing the cradle mod for a member here. He sent me the link to the cradle mod here in the tech section
http://onlycubcadets.net/forum/showthread.php?t=4630

Here's my problem, this is the picture in the link


and these are the cradles I was sent


I need some info so I can properly locate the brace.

[samiam44]

Those rails look like mine- must be replacements.

You need the oil pan to bolt the rails down. I'm guessing it would be best to do it with the new iso mounts on the tractor, then tighten up the pan bolts. Vola, take it off and weld the piece in between.

You need the pan at a minimum.

Interesting.. they didn't need a notch to clear the mull drive attachment nut... that must mean the bend is greater.

[bkw3614]

I agree you need a pan. I bought a scrap pan for the purpose of the modification. It was well worth the money. If you want to pm me, we could discuss and exchange.

What model of tractor are you working on?

[Jeff in Pa]

Originally Posted by samiam44

Those rails look like mine- must be replacements.

You need the oil pan to bolt the rails down. I'm guessing it would be best to do it with the new iso mounts on the tractor, then tighten up the pan bolts. Vola, take it off and weld the piece in between.

You need the pan at a minimum.

Interesting.. they didn't need a notch to clear the mull drive attachment nut... that must mean the bend is greater.

I am going to make a welding fixture so if other folks need this mod done, the next one will be much easier.

Jeff

[IH Cub Cadet]

When pulled the engine on my 1650, I found it had the newer ISO (black) bar like you have to work with. I used the oil pan for a template.

Here are some pics:

Good luck,
Bill