nylyon-(Admin) 7,120 #1 Posted June 10, 2017 Since no one has bought the 310-8 yet, I've decided to put it to work. I fixed the 36" SD deck with new blades, belts, idler pulley, and got the tractor running very nicely. I have to say that I am actually enjoying the 310 with the 36" SD deck. While mowing today, all of a sudden the left wheel decided to make a sharp left turn all by itself. The tie-rod popped off on the inside. That's never happened, so I popped it back in only for it to come out again. So time to talk to Lowell @wheelhorseman1000, he has some quality reproductions on his site WheelHorseMan1000.com 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,925 #2 Posted June 10, 2017 Where's the farmer in you? Get some bailing wire wrap it up and Git er Done! 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,543 #3 Posted June 11, 2017 Or take it off and put the ball back in the socket on a bench and peen the edges of the socket so the ball won't pop out. I usually stick a dab of grease in the socket as well. Of course a brand new one will last much longer! Mike.... 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,120 #4 Posted June 11, 2017 Getting me some HD ones! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grinchsr 599 #5 Posted June 11, 2017 I have a set of Lowells tie rods. They are high quality 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheelhorseman 3,197 #6 Posted June 11, 2017 Thanks Karl! I will throw this in the box with them. (Bottom one) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,120 #7 Posted June 12, 2017 OM Thank you! That's the last piece for the 50" Sickle ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #8 Posted June 12, 2017 As Mike said, peening will buy some time. I too like the rear discharge decks. Trim up close with either side and never throws grass in the drive. Wish it was a 42 inch though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,217 #9 Posted June 12, 2017 I fixed mine back about 1989 haven't had any trouble out of them . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
midpack 804 #10 Posted June 12, 2017 1 hour ago, Lee1977 said: I fixed mine back about 1989 haven't had any trouble out of them . that's what I have in mind for my machines! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar250 919 #11 Posted June 12, 2017 My 310-8 used to do this all the time. I had actually gotten used to keeping tension on the wheel by holding it past the steering slack points. But then put new ones on right before I sold it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites