Shelley Jack top saddle

[picah]

Originally Posted by Armrer

I took a die grinder with a cut off wheel and slotted opposing sides of the saddle. I then flexed the saddle until it broke off cleanly. I cleaned the ‘mushroom’ off the shaft until the new saddle fit. Re-stake or weld to trap the new saddle.

I did the same general procedure. Worked well. I would think that if you choose to weld, it is important that the curved saddle not be actually welded to the vertical shaft as it appears a bit of saddle free movement is important to allow the saddle to move as it contacts the 4" frame tube to maximize contact area and allow for slight misalignment. Just a thought.
Best
Ron

[Armrer]

Originally Posted by picah

I did the same general procedure. Worked well. I would think that if you choose to weld, it is important that the curved saddle not be actually welded to the vertical shaft as it appears a bit of saddle free movement is important to allow the saddle to move as it contacts the 4" frame tube to maximize contact area and allow for slight misalignment. Just a thought.
Best
Ron

Yes, as shown in the above mentioned Tool Kit thread, a dished washer welds to the shaft. That traps the saddle and allows it to rotate freely.