Hi Norm,
For years this has been my only argument against the Jones Gusset repair method. But in saying this these mowers have had a 50 year lifespan so far and no one would expect them to be here for another 20. Heaven knows SB would've never in their wildest dreams thought that these mowers would be still in service 70 years down the track.
Anyway I see total merit in what you are saying Norm and what you suggest could be easily done without drilling any extra holes but just plugging the bolt holes and using those openings to allow the entry of the fish oil, alternatively extra holes could be added as you suggest prior to the welding process taking place, this would be beneficial especially if the gussets are of a longer length.
Cheers,
BB.
