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[GREG-B]

 "the whole thing was so encased in mud, that if it dried it would be like concrete around the tractor (the mud encased the wheels, was up under the tractor and into the engine"

That was my concern with waiting.  Your lawyer is coming out and I believe you argued it very well.   Had to make the best of a very bad situation.  Hopefully it can be repaired without costing an arm and a leg. 

[Bentley]

I do not look forward to the estimate, but there is a relief about not having to go down there every day and deal with it!  Can move on to the many other chores needed to be done. 

I hope to tow it up to the garage area this weekend, take off the exhaust, make sure it is clear and try and start it.  If it does, maybe then I can see if it even will move.

[GREG-B]

Check the oil in the differentials and engine before you start it.  Water contamination is a real concern when submerged like it was.

[urnmor]

I am just glad to see that you got it out without yourself or anyone else getting injured.  The tractor, if damaged, can be repaired but at our age repairs are tougher on our bodies.

[SmokinHandyman]

 

[Bentley]

Got to see it in more detail today, away from the mud.  The frame on the left side of the tractor is completely fractured.  Snapped at a bolt, not sure if that is a good or bad thing.  Had yard work to do before the rain came, so very little time for it.  Hope it is clear tomorrow so I can get it up by the garage, get it on the floor jack and see where we are!

[Bentley]

Yeah, if it was in the pond after the rain last night, no telling what other damage may have occurred, or when it would have been extricated!

[Bentley]

And I will close this thread with a couple of shots of the broken frame, and a short video.

Broken LS 3039 Frame

[SmokinHandyman]

I don't think Andy and Barney ever had that kind of problems living in Mayberry. You might need to call Goober.

[GREG-B]

Since the frame is basically bolted together, are you going to be able just replace the part that is broken or weld the break?  Mines a bit different (smaller) but it's multiple parts that are just bolted together. 

[Bentley]

If I had someone to say do X, now do Y, etc...I could probably do it...This will have to be done by the pros!

[smokin soon]

Just how much of that frame goes past the 3 bolts in the blue section?

[Bentley]

Probably only 2 to 2 1/2 feet.  The battery is at the front, followed by the radiator, faring and fan, and that is about it.  But I am not real good at the mechanical stuff!

[JoeGrilling]

Now you see why a Lincoln tombstone welder can be found in almost every farmers barn.  The break can probably be welded by a pro that really knows what he is doing.

[Bentley]

If my Uncle Ed was still alive, I am pretty sure I would have at leased tried to fix this.  He would have known exactly what to do, he would have coached me, and it would have gotten done...and you are right, even though I don't think it is a Lincoln, we might have even used this!