A Horse named Hiram

[Lee1977 6,214]

 There  is very little difference in 48" decks the spindles could be 3/4" or metric. Most everything else is the same. What parts do you need?

[Gregor 4,838]

16 minutes ago, Lee1977 said:

 What parts do you need?

I don't need anything, just trying to give it away.

[Oldskool 6,582]

59 minutes ago, Gregor said:

I don't think Hiram has a deck. But maybe.

Nope no deck for Hiram.

[19richie66 16,936]

12 hours ago, Gregor said:

Getting a bit but, Is there any place to find a manual for this mower deck? I looked through all 26 pages of implement manuals, but I didn't see it listed. 48" deck, C-125 Automatic.

 

Edited April 17, 2021 by 19richie66

[Oldskool 6,582]

Things were going pretty smooth. It was assembled in the vertical position to this point. Then it just wouldnt go together. So I put 2 bolts in finger tight to get it on the bench. Do I tap it together or is there something internally that causes this on a regular basis during reassembly?

[ebinmaine 63,077]

4 minutes ago, Oldskool said:

wouldnt go together

Something Could be bound causing that in an interference. 

I'd not force it. 

 

I have had a couple of the 8 or 10 I've had apart be a little resistant to close. 

 

Lay it back over, Pop the big side back off and verify gear positions, and especially the bolts direction in the differential. 

 

Try to get it to spin in ALL gears before reassembly. That isn't always easy because when the 2 halves aren't together the bearings are not always lined up. 

 

Remember to use a little oil wherever you think it's needed. Viscosity isn't important. I've been known to use HD30 or 10W30 for assembly. 

[ebinmaine 63,077]

Mounting line up pins could be the issue as well. 

Remove them from BOTH sides and clean/sand them to assure proper fit. 

 

[OldWorkHorse 2,992]

34 minutes ago, Oldskool said:

Things were going pretty smooth. It was assembled in the vertical position to this point. Then it just wouldnt go together. So I put 2 bolts in finger tight to get it on the bench. Do I tap it together or is there something internally that causes this on a regular basis during reassembly?

I know that feeling! Like @ebinmaine said check all the fitments. We learned they can be very picky! Few nail bitter moments. Especially after having to do it all 2x in 1 day lol. But once went back together works like new! Good luck hope it's simple. 

Edited April 18, 2021 by OldWorkHorse

[Oldskool 6,582]

20 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

Something Could be bound causing that in an interference. 

I'd not force it. 

 

I have had a couple of the 8 or 10 I've had apart be a little resistant to close. 

 

Lay it back over, Pop the big side back off and verify gear positions, and especially the bolts direction in the differential. 

The nuts on those bolts should be pointing up into the empty half of the case? Correct?

[ebinmaine 63,077]

1 minute ago, Oldskool said:

The nuts on those bolts should be pointing up into the empty half of the case? Correct?

I believe so but TBH I have to watch @stevasaurus videos like 37 times every time I open a gearbox. 🤣🤣🤣

 

 

[OldWorkHorse 2,992]

That should be the direction of nuts. (Sry for whoevers photos I stole)

 

 

 

edited by Stevasaurus...@OldWorkHorse  yes, the picture is correct.  The exception is 10 pinion Limited Slip...the nut go down in those.

Edited April 18, 2021 by stevasaurus

[ebinmaine 63,077]

Looks right. 

 

Just go around the case there giving everything a shake or two and be sure its all properly seated. 

Sometimes a shaft doesn't set in quite right or whatever. 

 

The case lineup pins have bit me at least twice now. 

 

It'll go. Just be patient and watch the videos 37 times. It's worked for me so far. 

[Oldskool 6,582]

@OldWorkHorse ok. Yup that's how I have them. It's been apart. Everything looked good . Relubed and tried again. Its together. It seems to be fine now. It even shifts lol

[Oldskool 6,582]

@ebinmaine  I thought I would wing it. That's how I roll 🤣🤣. I did take 4 pics on disassembly. I think I have a complete and functioning 8 pinion trans. Next big thing. Is it gonna leak?

[OldWorkHorse 2,992]

I hooked mine up to the pto on my 314 and got some speed in it to make sure everything was doing wat it should b4 I re installed it. Also how I clean them out fill with diesel and just set it up to run for a bit and work on somthing else while I wait  work smarter not harder lol

[OldWorkHorse 2,992]

3 minutes ago, Oldskool said:

@ebinmaine  I thought I would wing it. 🤣Next big thing. Is it gonna leak?

(Scary movie themed music playing...)

[Oldskool 6,582]

@OldWorkHorse that a great idea using the pto I will have to remember that one

[ebinmaine 63,077]

1 hour ago, Oldskool said:

Is it gonna leak?

Of course not

[Oldskool 6,582]

8 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

Of course not

I hope you are correct.

[Oldskool 6,582]

All clean and shiny.

[19richie66 16,936]

put a thick coat on the bottom.  Looking good!

[ebinmaine 63,077]

12 minutes ago, 19richie66 said:

put a thick coat on the bottom.  Looking good!

I'll second that. 

[stevasaurus 22,229]

It looks great and the direction of the bolts in the differential is correct.  Excellent giving it a test run before installing.  Smart.  I have a bench and an electric 3 hsp motor that I use.  

[OldWorkHorse 2,992]

Thanks for the info @stevasaurus!

[Oldskool 6,582]

The transmission is in. Now I can get onto more tin work.