pfrederi 19,086 #25001 Posted Tuesday at 06:28 PM (edited) 18 hours ago, Bar Nuthin said: Finally got the ass end put back together on old Johnny Cash. Only one tiny drip that I think may be coming from the input shaft. But the transaxle case is looking good. And it moves, so there's still some hope! One thing that has me puzzled is this parking brake lever. I may need to take the belt guard off of my C-120 and have a look at it. It's no wonder the parking pawl on all these early hydros are destroyed. Check the bottom of the pin that rubs on the parking pawl lever. I have had some that had a groove worn in them. Edited Tuesday at 06:31 PM by pfrederi 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,812 #25002 Posted Tuesday at 07:04 PM although it was a small space, I got to plow up a little plot of sod for my cousin to plant a garden next spring. I realized in short order that GhostRider and the Punisher were like bringing a “bazooka to a knife fight”😅. I should’ve dug out Caleb’s Comanche (854) and the 8” sod bottom plow…maybe next time🤔 Still had fun turning earth though… hauled it down in my little enclosed trailer—first time using that, it worked well. 2 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bar Nuthin 1,618 #25003 Posted Tuesday at 07:29 PM (edited) 1 hour ago, pfrederi said: Check the bottom of the pin that rubs on the parking pawl lever. I have had some that had a groove worn in them. Thanks for the clear picture for reference! Yes, there is a wear groove that I can address - but I need to lift the tractor and make a closer examination. My brake lever only appears to reach horizontal at its highest point. Perhaps I didn't have the pawl fully engaged with the gear. My other thought is that the replacement pawl came from a D series - but on initial inspection, the geometry looks the same. The D-pawI is fatter, but it looked to all be on the top side not the gear side. I'll compare the two side by side on the same shaft and do a closer inspection. I guess it wouldn't take much to equal a few degrees. Edited Tuesday at 07:39 PM by Bar Nuthin 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bar Nuthin 1,618 #25004 Posted Tuesday at 08:12 PM (edited) 45 minutes ago, Bar Nuthin said: The D-pawI is fatter, but it looked to all be on the top side not the gear side. I'll compare the two side by side on the same shaft and do a closer inspection. I guess it wouldn't take much to equal a few degrees. @pfrederi - BINGO!!! Turns out, when you align the holes for the roll pin, the D series pawl (bottom) is deeper at the gear side. It ends up being a little over an inch of travel difference at the end of the brake lever. I'm not splitting this case again, so I'll try my hand at modifying an old brake lever to compensate for the difference. Edited Tuesday at 08:16 PM by Bar Nuthin 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bar Nuthin 1,618 #25005 Posted yesterday at 12:29 AM 4 hours ago, Bar Nuthin said: I'm not splitting this case again, so I'll try my hand at modifying an old brake lever to compensate for the difference. I had brake lever that was badly worn, so I used it as a guinea pig and drilled an offset hole to change the angle. I put it as close to the old hole as I felt comfortable with. turns out that was too much adjustment. For now, I just ground down the face and it's working properly. I still don't know if this tractor salvageable or will become a part donor. If it turns out to be a driver, I'll fabricate a proper brake lever. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenvonCamp 15 #25006 Posted 21 hours ago Winter! New tensioner cog and drive shaft bearing on the blower. Waxed up the shoot and the blades. Decided to fill the rear tires with RV antifreeze and distilled water. 5:2 gallons respectively (7 gallons is capacity). Much easier than anticipated. Takes a bit of time to get it all in there but these wheels really bite now. 1 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe BenHayon 17 #25007 Posted 5 hours ago New Seat! This machine looks to have been left outside and neglected for more than a few years. I found what looked to be a good replacement highback seat from my local tractor supply, but I didn't like the way it fit. So.... Found a local upholsterer to recover the old seat. I like the fit and the color a lot better. 😁 Now just waiting on new belts so I can go play. 😁😁😁 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 15,958 #25008 Posted 1 hour ago Had to rearrange my garage area today. So much stuff in there that I couldn't work on anything. My daughter took the Ranger out for it's last ride until spring. Then I put it and the 867 in my storage building and tucked them in. Then I moved the 701 onto my lift so I can finish it up over the winter. My knees won't let me work on another one on the floor. The Bronco, 523-H, and V-14 moved back into the garage since they will still work through winter. Now at least I have room to tinker again. Time to make a new mess now I guess! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bar Nuthin 1,618 #25009 Posted 38 minutes ago (edited) 33 minutes ago, kpinnc said: Where might a fellow search for that same muffler? I was contemplating a stack, but I like the looks of that more better! Edited 36 minutes ago by Bar Nuthin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 15,958 #25010 Posted 6 minutes ago (edited) 37 minutes ago, Bar Nuthin said: Where might a fellow search for that same muffler? It's just off a 300 series. I took it from a 312-H if I remember correctly... Any 310/ 312/ 314 with a Magnum engine should be the same. Just be sure to get the elbow that goes with it. Edited just now by kpinnc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
