I recently found out that my starter ring gear was slipping on the flywheel. I have decided to do 4 tack welds to hold it in place. I have read of others doing this with success. Plus this is a working tractor and I got it on the cheap and can't put too much into it. Should I ground my welding lead to the front pulley attached to the crank to keep current from passing through the main bearings? I am afraid that they could become damaged otherwise. And I have quite a bit of transmission noise when the tractor is pulling. The oil looks clear and feels fine. Is this a common condition of this tractor (9N)? Is there an additive that may help? Thanks for the advice.
Rob
Rob