Honda Cracked Deck - Need Suggestions for repair

[relli1130]

Got a mower for 10.00 on Craigslist. Got it home and found a crack in the deck. About 1" long. Left Front of the mower where the wheel attaches to the deck. this explains why the front wheels are so loose. Model: HRT216 S3DA / Serial: MZCG 6149484

Other than this issue the mower has a little surface rust. Engine is good. Just needs a carb cleaning too.

Not sure what to do:
1. Secure a flat piece of steel with tapping screws to the deck to eliminate any play b/c of the crack
2. Globs of JB Weld

I don't have access to a spot welder, so that's not an option.

Also, I need the two manufacturer plates that connect the front wheels to the deck itself. Not sure what they are called, but on one of the wheels (underside of the deck) the plate has completely ballooned out (see photo 3)

Photo pics:
1. Crack is at the tips of my fingers
2. Crack at my pinky finger. Again only about 1" long and extends from the lip of the mower deck to the nut in the photo
3. Picture of ballooned plate that secures the front wheels to the deck itself. These need to be replaced too. What are they called? Item number helpful...
4. Picture of possible solution - using a flat plate to screw to deck and eliminate deck twist at this spot
5. See #4
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[robert@honda]

Got a mower for 10.00 on Craigslist. Got it home and found a crack in the deck.

A brand new deck is only $105. If the engine runs smooth, and the handlebars/controls/wheels etc. are in fair shape, might be the best way to go.

Attached .PDF file is a parts list for the front wheels....Google any part number to find a Honda Dealer selling it online, or use this link to find a Honda Dealer in your area:

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[relli1130]

Thanks Robert,

You were spot on. This needs a new deck. Completely rusted through in spots. I need all new baffles underneath as well.