Frame repair

[T. Cotten]

I hope Duffey's right, Paul,

And its the tank, not the headstock.

The caveat is the apparent work at the two intersections; If it was truly a "weld" repair, it could well be ruined anyway.

Can't weld on 'spelter'. It 'admixtures' into the base metal. Hope and pray they used a torch, and kept it under control!

....Cotten
PS: Frames were oven-tempered to be springy, and welding a 'gusset' like that can only be a mistake in the long run. Even with pretty beads, which would probably be worse.

[rustynutz]

The rear tank hole to front top is 21 9/16
rear to bottom front 17 7/8
top to bottom front is 7 7/8
Tom

For future reference “37” SS measurements are: 21 19/32”,17 1/4”, 7 1/4” respectively.

[bernhardt]

The 741 frame dimensions can be found in the Model 45-640 operation and maintenance manual on page 55-2. It discusses how to check the frame for alignment.

I bought my copy from Greer:

https://www.jerrygreersengineering.c...1940&modelid=4

The hard part is finding someone with a frame table and fixture to straighten the thing, but at least this will give you a reference and a place to start. Good luck!

[PaulCDF]

Tom;
Well the good news is my tank is a 741 and the center to center mounting hole measurements match your frame measurements
the bad new is my frame measurements do not.

Bernhardt;
Brilliant idea I should have thought of the manual. (I got my digital copy from the AMCA Library).

741 Frame.JPG

Here are a few photos of Indian Engineering Au.
I know, I know it's hard to believe anyone could do a better job at setting this right than me, first time, with my Woolworths yard stick, a hacksaw, some duct tape and JB Weld; but these guys MAY be the ones:

Indian Engineering AU.jpg

Indian Engineering AU C.jpg

Indian Engineering AU B.jpg

Anyway I am hoping to get to the EMPIRE Chapter meet in Brookfield this weekend and hope to talk with some friends about this there.

[PaulCDF]

CORRECTION:
EMPIRE Chapter meet
When:
Friday, August 18, 2023, 8:00 AM until Saturday, August 19, 2023, 5:00 PM
Where:
Madison County Fairground
1968 Fairground Rd
Brookfield, NY 13314

[exeric]

"hope to talk with some friends about this there."

Dang! you New York boys sure do talk funny up there

You know I'm kidding, Paul. I couldn't resist.

[PaulCDF]

That's okay grammar and sentence structure never my strong suit.