Archive through March 05, 2011

[aaytay]

Zapped by Donny!

I bow my head in shame...

 

[nbartee]

I've removed the adjusting screw and pushed the brake lever as far rearward as possible, but still can't get the shaft out so it can swing forward and I can remove the hydro.

What's holding it?

 

[dtanner]

Norm Bartee

You have to remove the pin 6 that holds the brake lever in place 7 after you take out the brake puck adjuster bolt. Have a look at Art A post and you can see where the pin holds the brake bracket .

You will need some heat on the pin to get it out . Mine was rusty.

 

[kmcconaughey]

Don D., nice! When you get the 3 point installed and hitch up that blade please be sure to post some action shots.

 

[nbartee]

Thanks Don

Is it difficult to drive out?

 

[dtanner]

Norm Bartee

You might have to soak it and a little heat.Work the pin back a forth.Rust in the hole will make it a bear to get out,btdt .

 

[aaytay]

Norm-
Yes, I had to use a punch with a BFH to get #6 out. As with anything rusty, use PB-Blaster or your favorite soaking agent, and once it starts to move, go to the other side and push it back through. The cast iron "arm" has a tendancy to rust-fast to the steel pin (#6).

Question to all-
Does anybody know what LENGTH button-head screws (5/16"-wide) should be used to replace the rivets when swapping ring-gears in a cub trans?

 

[dtanner]

Home of the Plow Special (Aaytay)

My memory ain`r what it use to be but 3/4 " comes to mind. Matt G or a few more I know have changed out the rears form the 82`s to cast rears.
I will find out for sure !

 

[jbevans]

Cub 149 QUESTION/HELP! I was using my 149 (with snow blade and the correct length lift rod)to move some snow yesterday and all of a sudden the blade only lifts about 1/2 inch off the ground. The hydraulic lift seems to be working ok when I removed the inspection cover. What would cause this? So weird.

 

[jbevans]

I did hit a manhole pretty hard and accidentally had the lock engaged on the top of the blade and was thrown forward a little bit. Maybe this caused my problem???