ronscat 2 #1 Posted October 19, 2009 Went pulling a coupla Saturdays ago. I was the last puller in my class in the second round of pulling. I reved the Kawasaki v-twin up and let off the clutch and there was a loud pop in the transaxle. I tried different gears but no go I hate it when I have to load up by pushing the tractor onto the trailer. The transaxle has been a good one for 10 years pulling. I can't really complain about it breaking. It has had a stock 16hp kohler that was later modified, a modified Vanguard v-twin, and now a stock Kawasaki v-twin. I will probably rob a transaxle off another Wheel Horse to take the busted ones place. Ron Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baerpath 517 #2 Posted October 19, 2009 Been there done that One weekend we broke two trannys in one puller . One on Sat and then anothefr one on Sun. I hear ya on the push loading Duane Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronscat 2 #3 Posted October 19, 2009 I've been to three different guy's houses today to see if anyone had a spare transaxle sitting around. No luck on that deal. One of the guys had swapped a complete good looking Indy 500 wheel horse for a "hit and miss" motor. I guess those old motors are more valuable than I gave them credit for. Duane, It sound like you know my pain with breaking transaxles. Ron Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeithB 6 #4 Posted October 20, 2009 which transaxle was in there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronscat 2 #5 Posted October 20, 2009 The little one - 3 forward, 1 reverse with locked rear and 1 inch axles. It had been a good one. Ron Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeithB 6 #6 Posted October 20, 2009 The little one - 3 forward, 1 reverse with locked rear and 1 inch axles. It had been a good one. Ron 10 years of pulling, i guess you got your money's worth :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronscat 2 #7 Posted October 20, 2009 $50.00 for the tractor when I purchased it 11 years ago. I ain't crying!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronscat 2 #8 Posted October 24, 2009 Decided to pick up another WH from someone to rob the transmission from to go on my puller. Just don't want to rob one off one of my play toys I already have. Ron Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stress Test Pullin 0 #9 Posted November 11, 2009 would it be the key or keyway on the drive pulley? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronscat 2 #10 Posted December 21, 2009 Got a 8-speed 1 1/8 trans in the old puller now. Also threw some new paint on the tractor. . . . . Ron Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 70 #11 Posted December 21, 2009 That big rearend should last forever if the little one went ten years!,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronscat 2 #12 Posted December 22, 2009 I sure hope so! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stress Test Pullin 0 #13 Posted December 22, 2009 those little 3 speeds have always surprised me, but there to small for me with these big 26" tires lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronscat 2 #14 Posted December 26, 2009 :notworthy: Added some IH paint on outer metal and black on frame, etc.: and business end: (nope, ain't no Honda!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 70 #15 Posted December 26, 2009 Thats a very nice looking tractor you have there!!,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeithB 6 #16 Posted January 3, 2010 yes sure is different, but very nice :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronscat 2 #17 Posted January 5, 2010 Thanks. Didn't get to pull it on Jan 1st. (I had a stomach virus) I'll have to wait till spring now to see how the transmission holds up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stress Test Pullin 0 #18 Posted January 8, 2010 i like your tractor man, looks wicked Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronscat 2 #19 Posted January 26, 2010 Just an update. Pulled at a "test-n'-tune" day this past Saturday for the 1st time out with the 8-spd transmission. I really like the way the limited slip worked. Now I can turn around on less than an acre, and both rear tires hooked up nicely. We got a money pull on Feb 13th, so just needed to check my tractor out since it hasn't pulled in a few months. Ron Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stress Test Pullin 0 #20 Posted January 27, 2010 sweet, good work btw pics are always nice :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
