harvesttime16 45 #1 Posted November 2, 2015 Hey guys and gals,I'm new to this. So please excuse my ignorance, I recently picked this up for a 100.00, it was labeled as a suburban and has the hood, but when I started taking apart, I noticed the trans looked like an RJ, but the fron axle looks like a suburban. Also the shift leaver goes 180 degrees L/R and doesn't seem to go into gear? Pics attached, Appreciate the help.Have to redo the carb on the honda motor, rust in the fuel tank, Also was thinking about putting the 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,931 #2 Posted November 2, 2015 That's a Suburban. The 5010 trans differs from the 5003 used on RJ's only in the cast tab the brake band is bolted to. The 5003 is vertical, the 5010 is at a 45 degree angle. Your's is a 5010. As far as the shifter, provided the ring on the shifter is intact the dog point set screw is probably broken or at least needs to be adjusted. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian01 481 #3 Posted November 2, 2015 $100!?!? You lucky dog! lol awsome 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harvesttime16 45 #4 Posted November 2, 2015 Racin Bob,Do you mean the ring that is internal on the shift lever, and the set screw on the front of the collar external?Bruce Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 18,108 #5 Posted November 2, 2015 (edited) That tractor is what's left of a 1961 suburban 401. That 551 in your pics is the only mid engine tractor with a 2 piece trans.Yes,that's what RacinBob is referring to. Loosen the dogpoint set screw (external) right in front of the shifter and pull the shifter out. Then you can see what is going on with it. The shifter also hinges on that set screw which keeps it in place. There is a small roll pin that attaches that "ring" (internal) to the shift lever which could be missing or broken. Edited November 2, 2015 by wallfish 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,931 #6 Posted November 2, 2015 Replied to your PM Bruce. More in the morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 66,772 #7 Posted November 2, 2015 Yeah, it's obviously far from original but I love that stack! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian01 481 #8 Posted November 2, 2015 The Honda engine is worth what you gave for the whole thing! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kegler 68 #9 Posted November 3, 2015 With those rears you could put some flotation tires on the front and go mud boggin". Nice find! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
