Thanks for the heads up on the frame bracing. I've read somewhere here about a transimission plate that ought to help out there. Now, all I have to do is search it out......
One question I have for a tech is, since this is the only place available to mount the transmission, would putting a shroud over it be legal? It would definately be safer, but with all the hub bub about correct sheet metal for the tractor in question, would special built shrouding be legal? SP class.
You gotta be safe, and safety is number one, but if you're disqualified for improper sheet metal, you still don't race.
What I'm worried about here is something akin to motorcycle oval tracks. Any time an engine came along that beat the V-twins every time, the newcomer was outlawed, thus insuring V-twin dominance. In other words, race a Harley. Ditto with the garden tractor pullers, some rules are written to favor the Cubs, thus they dominate. What about the guy who has a different brand preference? You can win, but you're doing it against the odds.
No matter, it's Wheel Horse all the way for me. I'm brand loyal on this one.
Dale, in Michigan