97justin99
02-27-2014, 04:04 PM
I did a quick search for gearbox spacer and didn't see a DIY fix.
So here goes mine. I pulled out the gearbox to replace the seals before the small drip turned into a major leak. The spacer in between the box and frame was rotten just fell apart. After looking at the after market spacers and the cost, I figured that looks like something I could do. If not I can always order one. I think it turned out pretty good unfortunately I did not get any photos of the part cleaned and painted ( Caterpillar yellow ). When I do me track bar this weekend I'll try to get some pics of it installed.
Picked all parts from me local hardware store, 1/8 x 1/2 inch weldable flat steel and three grade 8 nuts. I made sure the nuts were large enough to allow a little play for the bolts. Using the gearbox as the template I lined up the nuts and steel took it to the bench and tacked together checking each nut after tacking, rinse and repeat. I still need more practice with my buzz box, It's been a while. Total cost about $7 including a soda and 2 bags of pop rocks for the kids.
http://i311.photobucket.com/albums/kk470/notmeee92/IMG_8343.jpg (http://s311.photobucket.com/user/notmeee92/media/IMG_8343.jpg.html)
http://i311.photobucket.com/albums/kk470/notmeee92/IMG_8340.jpg (http://s311.photobucket.com/user/notmeee92/media/IMG_8340.jpg.html)
http://i311.photobucket.com/albums/kk470/notmeee92/IMG_8334.jpg (http://s311.photobucket.com/user/notmeee92/media/IMG_8334.jpg.html)
So here goes mine. I pulled out the gearbox to replace the seals before the small drip turned into a major leak. The spacer in between the box and frame was rotten just fell apart. After looking at the after market spacers and the cost, I figured that looks like something I could do. If not I can always order one. I think it turned out pretty good unfortunately I did not get any photos of the part cleaned and painted ( Caterpillar yellow ). When I do me track bar this weekend I'll try to get some pics of it installed.
Picked all parts from me local hardware store, 1/8 x 1/2 inch weldable flat steel and three grade 8 nuts. I made sure the nuts were large enough to allow a little play for the bolts. Using the gearbox as the template I lined up the nuts and steel took it to the bench and tacked together checking each nut after tacking, rinse and repeat. I still need more practice with my buzz box, It's been a while. Total cost about $7 including a soda and 2 bags of pop rocks for the kids.
http://i311.photobucket.com/albums/kk470/notmeee92/IMG_8343.jpg (http://s311.photobucket.com/user/notmeee92/media/IMG_8343.jpg.html)
http://i311.photobucket.com/albums/kk470/notmeee92/IMG_8340.jpg (http://s311.photobucket.com/user/notmeee92/media/IMG_8340.jpg.html)
http://i311.photobucket.com/albums/kk470/notmeee92/IMG_8334.jpg (http://s311.photobucket.com/user/notmeee92/media/IMG_8334.jpg.html)