955l yoke plate bolts broken

[freehole]

It looks like there is four bolts that hold a big plate on that keeps it in line. That's broken off and they've welded a piece on to keep it from moving I guess. Are these bolts actually able to be drilled and tap do you think. Or should I just buy another yoke? Or even weld another plate where that plate bolted up to? This is a farm unit not worked everyday thank you in advance.

 

[Delmer]

Try to weld a nut to them first, as hot and fast as you can, then smack the center with a ball peen hammer once hard,then try to unscrew them once completely cool. If they're not too deep, or too rusted they'll turn right out.

 

[Bls repair]

What it looks like to me is the track kept collapsing so they welded a block on to hold the idler out
1. Jack idler out to here .original plate 3 went here .Another plate 2 was welded between 3and 4 . I have seen-and done similar before

 

[freehole]

Thanks everyone did not think of any of that! I'm going to get to work on it very soon. Appreciate all the feedback. it's a work in progress Sooner or later all the younger carriage is going to get replaced.

 

[freehole]

Is to all who replied thanks again got all four bolts out getting ready to bolt the new plate up. One more thing down about a hundred more things to do lol

 

[freehole]

• 85j7054 has 3304 motor is this ok for parts book?

 

[Nige]

Nope. Too high of a Serial Number range for your machine. You need the Parts Manual UEG0700S that covers the range 85J6247-9509. The 3304 engine Parts Manual UEG0797S for that S/N range will be a separate manual.

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[freehole]

Ty so much, I have ordered the track alignment plate and shims. Not really sure except to make it so that they're straight do I need to do anything else regarding alignment?

 

[freehole]

I just bought the parts manual ,now I'm looking for a service manual, thank you for all your help!