Combines K2 repair

[tbran]

obtain 3 pieces of angle iron - predrill holes in angle and top sheetmetal on each side and middle running fore_aft. Attach bolts in front and then raise angles to bolt rear holes and unless too far gone this will raise sheetmetal and holdin it in. Check eng mtg bolts as loose frames usually cause this.

 

[ewbeye]

Tbran, I started by placing a 2x4 on top of the beater to push the sheet metal upwards and it also held it in position. I then bolted in a pre-drilled angle iron piece about 35" in length. I ran it side to side and bolted to some pre-existing holes on the side frames with 3_8" bolts - immediately in front of the engine frame. I then drilled through the angle iron holes and into the sheet metal. I used 1_4" bolts to fasten the angle to the sheet metal. I still have about 3-4" in front of the angle iron that is not fastened, but it came right back up to original position. It is much better than before. I did not notice any frame members loose, but I will check that in the morning. I did have a eccentric arm come loose on one side of my shoe last year while harvesting. Maybe it shook it too muchIJ Thanks for the info.