Re: (ET) Mower guide retainer quesrions

[Andy Poush <agp vt edu>]

Thanks all!  I have a couple 10-32 stainless bolts of the right length so 
decided to follow the service bulletin. My last part purchase was in fact 
from Bill Gunn. 

Jim, Waynesboro is on the way to my mom's house. But usually I am not 
passing thru during your posted shop hours.  If you would consider other 
times for E-Trakkers to drop in and chat then perhaps I could get in touch 
when the next visit to my mother is planned. 

Best Regards
Andy

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On Jul 31, 2012, at 10:01 PM, "Jim Coate" <lists freerangeelectric com> 
wrote:

> Geez, you make this vendor thing sound so huge :-)
> 
> I'm right here in central VA, having just returned from the trip to
> Vermont for the big gathering... 9 hours for the last leg from Scranton
> was rather ridiculous, but I made it detours and all. Harold is nearby in
> central PA. Since you say it has been years since you got parts, you
> probably last dealt with Bill Gunn in Wisconsin, who I (Electric Tractor
> Store) bought out a few years ago.
> 
> To your second question, yes I have those brackets (OEM, new old stock),
> but...
> 
> To your first question, the alternative is to put the bracket in place
> then drill a hole on each side, through the rail of the frame and the
> "stabber" part of the bracket. Then install a small bolt (10-32 or 
> 1/4-20)
> to hold in place. Strongly suggest stainless in this location.
> Functionally just as good if not better than OEM bracket, but... it
> defaces the tractor if you are a purist.
> 
> Andy Poush wrote:
>> 1) has anybody found a better way to retain the guide than the oem part?
>> If so please describe it.
>> 
>> 2) the needed oem part 243a4786p1 (qty 2) could be sourced from more 
>> than
>> one vendor (according to myelektraks.com). Ideally id like to order 
>> from a
>> place close to VA that would ship the same day by std ground. Can anyone
>> recommend a vendor that fits those criteria?
>> 
> 
> Jim Coate
> www.ElectricTractorStore.com
> 
> 
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