Spindle (knuckle) swap

[user 19288]

My 129/149 has 3/4” spindles and I notice the 1200-up/82 series have 1” spindles. Anyone swapped the 3/4” out for the 1” ones, because bigger is better you know.

 

[dschwandt]

Not a problem
But, you will need wheels that accept the 1" bearings.

 

[user 19288]

Thank you. I have a set of those.

 

[user 19288]

On the subject of knuckles, I pulled this from my time capsule (box) of Cub parts that hasn’t been touched in 20+ years. Can anyone confirm this the left for an Original since it’s drilled and threaded on both ends?

 

[digger]

On the subject of knuckles, I pulled this from my time capsule (box) of Cub parts that hasn’t been touched in 20+ years. Can anyone confirm this the left for an Original since it’s drilled and threaded on both ends? View attachment 153645View attachment 153646View attachment 153647

Left hand is drilled/threaded.

 

[user 19288]

Yes, it’s a left and threaded on both ends of the knuckle as opposed to being drilled and pinned. Trying to determine which model it fits.

 

[digger]

Yes, it’s a left and threaded on both ends of the knuckle as opposed to being drilled and pinned. Trying to determine which model it fits.

If it measures 7/8" it's for the O, if not, it's some other NF tractor.

 

[user 19288]

Ok thanks! I’ll check that tomorrow. I only have WF’s so I can’t use it either way.

 

[user 19288]

If it measures 7/8" it's for the O, if not, it's some other NF tractor.

Measures 3/4” so

 

[IHinIN]

I put 1” spindles on my 129. They came from a late year quietline 1650.

 

[user 19288]

I put 1” spindles on my 129. They came from a late year quietline 1650.

Thanks. That’ll be one of my next mods.

 

[jdrong]

I have to ask because there's no mention of it, and I wonder if others who want to do this mod realize it. Obviously if you use a larger diameter spindle then, you have to drill the axle? (Asking for a friend Haha!)

 

[dschwandt]

No
Just swap the knuckles is all that is needed in addition to the wheels with the 1" bearings.
Axles are the same for both wide frame series