I recently removed the rear wheels on my JD 2040. They were in rough shape and the hub bolts took some serious effort to loosen. I managed to only break 2 bolts but am now stuck trying to get the remains out. I tried welding nuts to them but its not working, just snapping the welds. I'm a beginner at welding, so take that for what its worth. The last 2 attempts, I really thought I had decent welds, but they didn't last long at all. I tried to drill them so I could use my extractor, but my bits aren't biting. I tried a few different bits and didn't have any luck.
At this point I have some projects backing up and am getting anxious to move this along. Does anyone have any advice? I'm not opposed to removing the hub and taking that to a shop to let someone else get them out...or, if anyone is local and willing to lend a hand for the right number of beers, please let me know. I've never removed the back axle and by looking at my parts book, it looks like I have to take off the entire rear housing?
At this point I have some projects backing up and am getting anxious to move this along. Does anyone have any advice? I'm not opposed to removing the hub and taking that to a shop to let someone else get them out...or, if anyone is local and willing to lend a hand for the right number of beers, please let me know. I've never removed the back axle and by looking at my parts book, it looks like I have to take off the entire rear housing?