Bent Chassis?

[Skippydiesel]

I rescued a 17 hp Toro Wheel Horse. Got everything to work very well but has an annoying (doesn't effect mowing performance, deck adjusted to compensate) twisted look when viewed from the front.

So far haven't found where the twist actually is - assume chassis.

Thoughts & suggestions on a fix will be much appreciated.

 

[Skippydiesel]

Where of all the experts gone, long time in replying????????

 

[ILENGINE]

The fix would depend on the twist location. And could be different depending on if the frame is twisted at the front axle, the back axle, or if it was grabbed at the ends and the whole thing twisted.

 

[Skippydiesel]

Thanks ILENGINE

Twist seems to be between seat and front axle but hard to be sure, without a complete dismantle. Could be in body or in frame or both.
Have no idea of how someone could do this but did come from a very hilly/steep property and owner seems to have been somewhat rough on the poor thing (needed lots of minor repairs).
It's not a burning issue, as mower works well & does a good job (deck adjusted to be level with ground).

 

[Tiger Small Engine]

Where of all the experts gone, long time in replying????????

Nobody replied because how/why would you repair a twisted mower frame on an old Wheel Horse mower probably 30-40 years old?

 

[Skippydiesel]

Nobody replied because how/why would you repair a twisted mower frame on an old Wheel Horse mower probably 30-40 years old?

That's an appalling opinion.

What has age got to do with it?

Mower works well but I would like it to look straight. It's a plastic bonnet, so most likly under 10 years old - I also have a metal bonnet Wheel Horse (thats nice a straight) that also works very well and far better built than the plastic bonnet models (because it's older.)

I take it you belong to the "throw away generation"

 

[Tiger Small Engine]

That's an appalling opinion.

What has age got to do with it?

Mower works well but I would like it to look straight. It's a plastic bonnet, so most likly under 10 years old - I also have a metal bonnet Wheel Horse (thats nice a straight) that also works very well and far better built than the plastic bonnet models (because it's older.)

I take it you belong to the "throw away generation"

Yes, that is why it is not uncommon for me to work on mowers that are 20,25,30 years and sometimes older all the time.

 

[CWatters]

Can you post photo from the front?

 

[Skippydiesel]

Can you post photo from the front?

Sorry no - Forum image upload to restrictive

 

[Auto Doc's]

First question I have is, are the tires correct? Don't pay attention to the numbers on the sidewall, measure the actual height with correct air pressure. It's a crap shoot if tires a mismatched.

Spindle bushings are a common wear item, and they will make the frontend appear to be "twisted".