T190 damage while installing chain box?

JRP · Jun 3, 2013

While installing a chain box I drilled two holes in the side and tapped them 3/8-16. I thought I would be drilling into nothing, but the drill hit something. What is behind this area?

Rustyiron · Jun 3, 2013

On skid steers, it is the chain case with the drive chains from the hyd. motor in the middle to each wheel hub. Usually there is a few inches of oil in the bottom for the chains to pick up lube. With your ctl with 1 drive motor in the back, I would have guessed that you would be fine dirlling/tapping also. If everything still works and no fluids are leaking or disapearing, run it. Check with your dealer to be sure, I've had Case, NH, JD & Gehl SS's but never a BC. Or ask at Skid Steers

SSdoxie · Jun 5, 2013

The main control module (computer) is in that area, bolted to inside of the frame.

Rustyiron · Jun 5, 2013

SSdoxie said:
The main control module (computer) is in that area, bolted to inside of the frame.

Uh Oh!

JRP · Jun 21, 2013

Well, no problems yet.

SSdoxie · Jun 22, 2013

If no problem by now you should be OK. That controller box is about 1 &1/4" thick with circuit board mounted to inward side, and back of it is filled with epoxy to seal it. My have just bumped up against the back side of it.