Cracked case next to transmission on tc24d

[Hurdy]

I'm new to this forum but beside that I have A tc24d 2003 with 1200 hrs . The bolts were loose on the support bracket apparently and the assembly broke off the case .If I find a housing is this a diy job for fairly capable person who has never split a tractor before. All advice is welcome !! I assume this is an expensive fix and a new holland dealer is 50 miles away.Thanks ,Mike

 

[LarryD]

There is more than one member on this forum that has done this in their garage. Keeping the two halves supported is critical and you need to be able make fine adjustments when marrying the two back together.
If you search this topic in the NH forum there are some good tips on the process, I don't think specifically the 24D but you'll get some ideas.

 

[Hurdy]

Thanks for the encouragement

There is more than one member on this forum that has done this in their garage. Keeping the two halves supported is critical and you need to be able make fine adjustments when marrying the two back together.
If you search this topic in the NH forum there are some good tips on the process, I don't think specifically the 24D but you'll get some ideas.

 

[Hurdy]

Here are pics of cracked case it happened first time out after putting 12la fel on tractor .It had a belly mower on when it happened , support bracket bolts were loose and one was missing still licking my wounds now I know how everyone feels when tractor breaks!!!

 

[Hurdy]

if anyone out there has any recommended manuals and tools I might need to replace the case ,that would be a big help . Is there a procedure that manufacture has to perform this change out? :drink:

 

[LarryD]

Wow, when you said cracked case I thought of a "crack". That thing is pretty much toast!
A good shop manual would be handy, but they can be expensive.

 

[Wild Bill the 2nd]

You don't seem to be looking at this with a good head, not flipping out etc. I think you'd be fine to split the tractor and repair it.
I split a TC35 last year, The service manual is in my opinion a requirement. Things needed to be taken apart, pins removed, bearings hammered out, etc in a specific order. Though mine was a gear drive not HST. Haven't split a HST.

Have you looked at the parts diagrams on Messics site or elsewhere to determine exactly what section of the case needs to be replaced? If not take a look and post a screenshot if you can. It would help us to know how deep you need to go.
Looks like it will cost a bit over a grand for a new casting. Also there was a model change in 2003 I assume that it is the older model since you stated TC24D rather than DA.

If you want you can PM me with your e-mail address and I can send you some pics of my teardown. Two different tractors but could be helpfull to know what your getting into.

 

[Hurdy]

First off thanks for the encouragement , to all . I took the leap and bought a service manual and found the part. There went a grand and a half ,still better than dealing with a dealer and all the logistics getting it there. I hope . Parts should be here in a week when service manual gets here I'll start tearing it down. Will keep posting I'll take pics

 

[Wild Bill the 2nd]

Glad to hear that your going for it.
Is it the first section after the bell housing or is it further back?

Just reread my post. Please disregard the second word. I rephrased my statement and its not supposed to be there.

 

[Hurdy]

It's after the bell housing messicks calls it mission case ,$1070.00 for case part # sba322017621 couldn't find any with all new holland dealers in u.s. Messicks says the are expecting back order any day. Tried salvage but no luck man you know I'll be checking those loose bolts on undercarriage after this. By the way that's quite a engineering brew project you got goin! That reminds me in happy hour