JD Seat Post - what holds it up ??

[danf19]

I am wondering what holds up the seat post on a JD ?? There is a horizontal hole thru the frame ( perhaps for a bolt ?) at the top of the frame behind the post hole but the frame does not have a "slit" in it like a teens frame for tightening - make sense ?? thanks
Dan

[Robert Luland]

Dan, there is a thing called a parts manual. In it you will find a spring tube that slides into the frame. There are spring that go into to it along with a slider post. If you don't have a parts book? I can supply you with one. Just e-mail me. Bob L

[danf19]

Bob:
thanks and yes I do have a parts manual - frankly, I find them very confusing or at least, not helpful for many "detailed" issues. Thanks to you and others for your patience and help!
Best
Dan

[MMasa]

Dan
The seat post tube has a lip at the top that keeps it from sliding deeper into the frame tube. The seat post tube also has a plug at the bottom to keep the springs and plunger from sliding through. If you don't have a seat post tube, I make them.
Mark

[Steve Swan]

here is pic of my seat post

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[23JDCA 808]

More pictures of seat tube: http://www.97330.com/Bills_1923_Harley/Pull/Pull.html

[danf19]

thanks guys - I had the incorrect seat posts and missing parts.
thanks
Dan