I decided to check on my Max IV and give it look over. Two issues arose imediately. The shifting had friction during shifting. It then got stuck in reverse. I lubed all linkages, but still would not shift to neutral.
The second issue is it would not start. No fuel is going to the filter. I shortly realized I turned the fuel line off for starage. Duh!
I turned it back on and some fuel is now getting to the filter. I will wait to start it til I get the shifting fixrd.
Next I get the engine and trans out. This is when I discovered the right side front "r" shaped bracket is broken. This bracket is bolted to the top front of the T20. I believe this bracket might be an up grade for older Max IVs. Its a weld on kit, no longer made I think.
My nephew is a welder and can weld it but he is out if town.
It broke because two bolts rattled off. The top rear right side and the bottom rear left. Appearantly I didn't bend the bolt lock tabs enough. I didn't use thread lock either. My bad.
So, can I bolt a thick steal plate over the break? I figure drilling two holed above and two holes below, and use grade 8 bolts to fasten a 1/4" steel plate over the break. Is this suitable? Any suggestions? Thanks.