Hi Paul,
Is the finish inside the chain case identical to the outer colouring of the machine by any chance ?
I was going to bet London to a Brick that you were going to find fatigue fractures one the engine had been removed. Repairs must be done very carefully by someone that totally understands metal expansion and contraction as that will be the chassis' biggest enemy during the welding process.
Cheers,
BB.
Hi BB,
Ok, here's few more pics.
The inside of the chain cover had a decent layer of dried up grease and oil around the perimeter, so I gave it a wipe over before taking these pics. Having looked closely at the chassis sides, I now wonder if the mower has been repainted at some point. You can see evidence of darker paint underneath the slightly lighter top surface, especially around the upper end of the slot for chain tensioner.
I'd also like to ask about two other areas. The bearing case for the drive shaft seems to be a sealed unit as I cannot see an oil hole. is that normal?
Also wanted to show more pics of the catcher. Given the amount of damage shown, is it worth sending to a panel beater or would I be better off getting a fresh catcher?
