[2 Old Bolens]

What do you guys think about notching the frame on a 1886 as far as strenth. I have an Onan starter with out the solenoid mounted to the starter right now but am thinking of replacing it with a starter with a solenoid. Only problem there isn't room against the frame for the solenoid. I would have to notch the frame about 3/4 " high and the legnth of the solenoid to get it to fit. Does this jepordize the integrity of the frame.

Thanks

 

[wilberj]

Were at on the frame?

 

[2 Old Bolens]

Right below the cylinders kind of where the cut outs are.

 

[wilberj]

I would not do it but thats just me.

That area is also know to be a week point.

 

[ed-nh]

If you notch it there maybe you could weld a plate across the remaining bottom section under the notch to add support.