Exposed Trunion on 123 - Page 2

zippy1 · #11 02-15-2015, 12:57 AM

Okay, I'm getting in. I think the tunnel was cut.
The fenders and floor boards fit as should. The inspection cover is bolted to the fender and covering the hole as it should be. Plus, doesn't the tunnel come back closer to the trunnion?

mjsoldcub · #12 02-15-2015, 01:20 AM

not sure about the gap,but that trunnion is definitely in need of repair...i just fry on key stock and clean it all up nice

fleetlines · #13 02-15-2015, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by darkminion_17

I agree,the tires will be closer to the front edge of the fenders,and if you measure the front edge of the pan to the dash tower i can check mine and see if it is the same.

The pan to tower is 11". It's a 1 1/2" gap making the exposed cover 9 1/2" The cover itself is just under 19". I don't see bolt holes lining up for anything being moved. It could be the wrong pan or cover if nothing was cut.

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Originally Posted by mjsoldcub

not sure about the gap,but that trunnion is definitely in need of repair...i just fry on key stock and clean it all up nice

I thought more would have been said about the condition of the trunnion. I've not done this repair nor do I weld. My 1650 needs it as well. Should I get them filled and filed or buy the rectangles (the key stock?) and have them welded in place?

Yosemite Sam · #14 02-15-2015, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by fleetlines

I thought more would have been said about the condition of the trunnion. I've not done this repair nor do I weld. My 1650 needs it as well. Should I get them filled and filed or buy the rectangles (the key stock?) and have them welded in place?

No need to beat up on a fella just because his tractor, needs a little fix here or there.

Personally, I would weld the corners and file them out square again. I always take the whole rear end assembly out in one piece, do the welding and filing then put it back in again.

Surely you have a buddy or a local "Mom and Pop business" with a welder, who would be willing to do 10 minutes worth of work for 20 bucks or a six pack.

J-Mech · #15 02-15-2015, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by fleetlines

I thought more would have been said about the condition of the trunnion. I've not done this repair nor do I weld. My 1650 needs it as well. Should I get them filled and filed or buy the rectangles (the key stock?) and have them welded in place?

I think we're all more interested in the tunnel cover. It's odd that is doesn't fit right..... we've seen a million worn out trunions, LOL.

If you don't weld, I guess I don't know what the question really is. Yes, it needs repaired. Take the rear end out, and get it ready.... wash it up, order or buy the repair parts and find someone who will weld it in. Easy peezy.

Billy-O · #16 02-15-2015, 03:15 PM

I'll say Zippy hit it on the mark..... The inspection cover lines up over the hole. I think tunnel cover was cut.

darkminion_17 · #17 02-15-2015, 03:30 PM

The tunnel was cut,my 123 seat pan is 11" to the dash tower,and there is no gap.

fleetlines · #18 02-15-2015, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Yosemite Sam

No need to beat up on a fella just because his tractor, needs a little fix here or there.

Personally, I would weld the corners and file them out square again. I always take the whole rear end assembly out in one piece, do the welding and filing then put it back in again.

Surely you have a buddy or a local "Mom and Pop business" with a welder, who would be willing to do 10 minutes worth of work for 20 bucks or a six pack.

I don't mean to step on any toes. No ill will here.

There's a new Navy retiree moved in about a mile away and opened up a welding / machine shop I spoke with. I wanted to give him a little business and there's a few other things I want him to do as well.

That cover is just under 19 " long. I don't have anything to measure against but I'm thinking a 102 or something else had a shorter cover and that got used. Of course it could have been cut. I don't know. The bottom lip on the tower was welded so the cover could have rotted and been replaced. I have no difficulty getting on the seat past the loader and I've read it's a little tight there so I just don't know what to think right now.

fleetlines · #19 02-15-2015, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by darkminion_17

The tunnel was cut,my 123 seat pan is 11" to the dash tower,and there is no gap.

11" match so it's either been cut or is from another tractor. I don't see a reason for it being cut but who knows what a PO may have needed. If it was cut they did a good job. Looks like a factory cut to me. Because of that I'm leaning toward it being from a different model.
I'm glad to hear the fenders weren't likely moved. I'm toying with the idea of taking the fenders off and running oversized tires but there's way to many tasks in front of that.

mjsoldcub · #20 02-15-2015, 06:36 PM

you did good with the local guy...as i said before; i just use key stock for the trunnion repair...i have seen the plates from extreme...im not sure if theyre made of steal with a higher carbon content or a.r, but key stock is just a couple bucks and a little more wear resistant (harder)...either way it is a nice tractor, that loader is sweet...im sure she'll be a good work horse!!!