WD45 frame rail removal

RFM · Sep 21, 2010

Restoring a WD45 & would like to do a complete job & paint inside of frame rails.
Is there a safe way to remove them without the tractor twisting or falling apart?

Thanks for any info.

Zachary Hoyt · Sep 21, 2010

I have been told that it is possible to securely block the front end and the clutch housing and unbolt and remove, paint and reinstall one rail at a time. The tractor can't be moved or hold up its own weight, but it saves taking more things apart. I have never done this myself, but it seems logical.
Zach

Peculiar Farmer · Sep 21, 2010

I just did a WC, removed the motor, then one frame rail, cleaned, repainted, reinstalled, then did the other side. Left the wheels and tires on for stability.

John (C-IL) · Sep 22, 2010

I did mine and took both frame rails off, there is no reason you couldn't do one at a time. I would still support the center at the bellhousing.

Peculiar Farmer · Sep 22, 2010

The WD45 is built much stronger than the unstyled WC so I agree, both rails could be removed as long as you support it as described. I would add, before you do, take lots of pictures unless you have another one close to look at in order to get everything back together correctly the first time.

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