I have a 149 that does wheel stands when told to slowly move forward. Is there a pressure adjustment for the hydro? If so what should the pressure be and where do you adjust it?
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mgonitzke
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Read through the links pertaining to 'trunnion' and 'hydro adjustment'. The issue is mechanical linkage.
Read through the links pertaining to 'trunnion' and 'hydro adjustment'. The issue is mechanical linkage.
In wh cc guy's case, most likely and I agree, he should go through all of the checks. But that may not necessarily be the case. I have a 1650 that was very jerky and I have gone through all the aforementioned checks. Trunnion was in great shape but I tacked the corners anyway and dressed with a file to get nice sharp corners. Linkages are all free and in good shape, that is no loose links or binding. The only way I could get it to be less jerky was to replace the springs with old worn out springs and even then, it's still jerky. I have not checked the pressure but that is the last thing on my list.
mgonitzke
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The charge pump and implement relief pressures are adjusted via shim washers in their respective relief valves. This is not something that would normally change or be wrong unless someone was in there screwing with it, which IMO is fairly unlikely. Not is that something that should make the operation jerky. All the specs for that are in the service manual.
Wear in the cam plate slot and the pin that interfaces with it could cause this as well. Not sure if that is mentioned in any of the FAQ links.
Wear in the cam plate slot and the pin that interfaces with it could cause this as well. Not sure if that is mentioned in any of the FAQ links.
I am putting bushings in that fit the pins. Also shimming to remove slop in side play. Replacing springs and washers. Hope that will solve my problems.
After repairing all loose pins and slots in the linkage it is not a lot better. As soon as you touch the brake pedal it stops instantly before the brakes are engaged. Has anyone had water in the hydro system and know the effects it had?
Water in the hydro is not good!
Get rid of it!
Have you changed the fluid and filter since you have owned it??
Get rid of it!
Have you changed the fluid and filter since you have owned it??
No I haven't and don't want to if I can avoid it. Oil, filter, gasket, shipping, and taxes all come to around 150.00. That a lot if not necessary needed.
And you have had this Cub how long?
Well then, suffer the consequences then, whatever they may be if any.
Well then, suffer the consequences then, whatever they may be if any.
mgonitzke
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A fluid and filter change is the FIRST thing I'd have done. You have no idea when it was changed last (and you wouldn't believe how many factory original filters I've found on these) and the transaxle is probably full of goo. No sense in doing much else without known clean filter and proper fluid. Do the cork gasket between the pump and transaxle, and the axle seals while you are in there.
If $150 for basic maintenance is too much, it might be time to find a different hobby.
If $150 for basic maintenance is too much, it might be time to find a different hobby.
Just got this tractor. Received it with another 1450 that I bought. As a hobby I buy and repair and try to get most of my money back. With the price of parts it is hard to do. This 149 was a nursey owned tractor that was used for everything.
So far I have rebuilt carb, replaced points, condenser, front tires, front wheel bearings, switch and spring that keeps it from starting in gear, two of the hydro shift plates, voltage regulator, idler pulley for mule drive, shaft drive assembly for 1 blade on mower deck, mower belt, rebuilt steering gear with ross bearing. two tail lights, new decals, and repainted among other things.
I think the 149 are selling around 4 to 600.00. That would put me around 400.00 upside down already. Don't want to invest a lot more if I can help it, but I want to find out why it is doing what it is doing.
So far I have rebuilt carb, replaced points, condenser, front tires, front wheel bearings, switch and spring that keeps it from starting in gear, two of the hydro shift plates, voltage regulator, idler pulley for mule drive, shaft drive assembly for 1 blade on mower deck, mower belt, rebuilt steering gear with ross bearing. two tail lights, new decals, and repainted among other things.
I think the 149 are selling around 4 to 600.00. That would put me around 400.00 upside down already. Don't want to invest a lot more if I can help it, but I want to find out why it is doing what it is doing.
Welcome to reality!
mgonitzke
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Unfortunately these days it is pretty difficult to flip these and make any money. 15 years ago when I stopped fixing and reselling, it was difficult, and now tractor selling prices are about the same but parts cost 50% more. I have put probably $1500 average in each of my 3 current worker machines to fix all of their issues and make them reliable. I would never be able to get all that back selling them.
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It's virtually impossible to make any money off of these machines, new or old, by getting, repairing and "flipping" them. That's not what it's all about. We love these machines for their ( mostly ) well thought out designs, durability, quality of builds and the history of a true American made icon. We "hobbyists" appreciate all those things about these machines.
Most of the machines sold today, have problems before the "break-in" period had been reached of our old iron, when it was new. The old saying that "They don't build 'em like they used to" rings true and that's why we like 'em so much. Well maintained, they are like the old Timex commercial says, "They take a licking and keep on ticking!"
lpalma
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You have to get them cheap to start with, preferably with options you can remove to resell later. I never painted one to sell it, seems like a waste of time. Also you have to have a good parts tractor collection to use for replacement parts. How long have you been flipping?
