Just watched your video it is 2021. I have a spare mower and a broken differential in another. I'm going to swap out and then take the broken one apart and see what the deal is. Thanks for your video
Geez Bruce I couldn't help but notice how easy that pulley came off. I really like that spring removal tool that worked great. That Zippo sure has a lot of good ideas
My rear drive belt kept popping off the transaxle pulley and I thought it was somehow tipped forward & down, out of alignment with the other pulleys. Your video made it clear what to look for in terms of the transaxle itself - pulley was not wobbly, transaxle was not loose or broken, frame was not broken, etc. It turned out the idler pulley bracket was bent, tipping the idler forward, so the rear edge was high and too far from the transaxle pulley. Anyway, thanks again for the great video - you led me down the right path to rule out a bunch of possibilities.
Great vid as always Mon Ami ~!~! Hint for you. If you put a tire on the axle after you take the bolts off one side, then take the bolts out the other side it won't drop down so far. Hence not going back to the other side back and forth ~!~! Joyeau Noel ~!~!
I have done battle with those springs. Love the tie wire spring tool. Good luck with the differential. I'm going to digitally detox [not watch any youtube] for while so keep up the good work and have a Merry Christmas.
I'm thinking of doing this to my mower since its 23 years old, just to change the fluid. I just rebuilt the Walbro carb that's no longer made, got the parts from VE Petersen
Spring tool is a great Idea ...I am curious what is inside of the transaxle ..I assume this is one of the variable speed mowers that uses the pulley to change speeds ??
Going to have to take mine off. The main gear that goes into the diff, that's connected to the big pulley, broke off with the housing. Do you think this steel can take a weld? Or is it aluminum? If not I'll have to find a new diff or new upper housing.
Getting a spring put on a zero turn deck is fun. I use a screw driver, but the wire you used looks like a good way. Getting ready to shoot my shotgun outside at midnight for the new year (Hillbilly fireworks). We are partying it up on New Years Eve on TH-cam watching videos.
Those transaxles run dry on grease over time. I'm guessing you have a broken tooth (I think that is your noise) Surprisingly those transaxles are not hard to work on once you have them removed. Depending on the tractor sometimes it is easier to remove the transaxel with the wheels on ( that way you don't have to jack it up, but it depends on the belt routing. Looking forward to Part 2. Didn't know you have a shop in Mexico, too. Merry Xmas. Bob
Those springs all but jumped off their perch! I guess I have a decent idea once in a while eh? Curious what you end up finding out with the transaxle my good Friend! Merry Christmas to you and Mrs. Bruce! Sean~
I'm so happy, the wheels came off so nicely for you, the ones I work on always are fused to the shaft, I wish you luck with it but I agree with the other comment, they do run dry, or at least the oil/grease gets hard and you may have lost a tooth.
Bruce Pender yep Teryl has a video, where he heats the hub of the wheel glowing red then quenches it with cold water and that turns the rust to dust, I have tried it and it works like a charm, but it can melt the tire and to me I wouldn't try it again, just to dangerous.
I just bought one of these. Mine is a 12.5 model 4146395. It's a 1993 7 speed gold series. Is there anyway to re-grease or change fluid without removing these?
some of those rear ends can be a pain, I have a chain hoist to lift the back so I don't have anything in the way,, and some of them have a gazillion bolts holding the halves together.. and messy grease on top of that.
@@BrucesShop Yea I know it's a old video. I searched Google for while and nothing and that's why I asked here. . I did find a generic chart for this size bolt going into aluminium and they say 72 inch pounds so I'll just do that.
@@BrucesShop I have a set that I had pullers and heat and penetrating fluid and BFHs all over them and they never budged. I think the weld holding the sleeve in the rim would rip before they'd let go of that axle. I changed the tires in place lol.
Man, that was a fast disassembly even with your fast forward. I don't work on tractors much and i am in awe.
Don't forget I use You Tube too haha.
Just watched your video it is 2021. I have a spare mower and a broken differential in another. I'm going to swap out and then take the broken one apart and see what the deal is. Thanks for your video
Geez Bruce I couldn't help but notice how easy that pulley came off. I really like that spring removal tool that worked great. That Zippo sure has a lot of good ideas
Well to me most pulley's don't come off like that. I was a happy camper when it did. Zippo rocks.
My rear drive belt kept popping off the transaxle pulley and I thought it was somehow tipped forward & down, out of alignment with the other pulleys. Your video made it clear what to look for in terms of the transaxle itself - pulley was not wobbly, transaxle was not loose or broken, frame was not broken, etc. It turned out the idler pulley bracket was bent, tipping the idler forward, so the rear edge was high and too far from the transaxle pulley. Anyway, thanks again for the great video - you led me down the right path to rule out a bunch of possibilities.
That is so cool you fixed it. Thanks for watching.
Good Job Bruce!! I think you did fantastic getting the rear end out!!!
Thanks. I thought it through before i started.
Great vid as always Mon Ami ~!~! Hint for you. If you put a tire on the axle after you take the bolts off one side, then take the bolts out the other side it won't drop down so far. Hence not going back to the other side back and forth ~!~!
Joyeau Noel ~!~!
Right--- got it
That trick with the spring was very helpful thank you and your videos are great
Thanks. I got the Idea from Zippo Varga (channel name)
many thanks for your video! it was very helpful, when repairing my tractor!
That is great. Good for you.
I have to do this job. Thx for posting. You made it look easy.
Best of luck
I have done battle with those springs. Love the tie wire spring tool. Good luck with the differential. I'm going to digitally detox [not watch any youtube] for while so keep up the good work and have a Merry Christmas.
Good for you. Spend some time with loved ones Me to for a few days.
Great video! It will be interesting to see what is causing the problem. Can’t wait!
me too!!!
I'm thinking of doing this to my mower since its 23 years old, just to change the fluid. I just rebuilt the Walbro carb that's no longer made, got the parts from VE Petersen
take your time and as well take lots of pictures
Oh boy you made that look easy to get apart Bruce. hopefully the job goes smoothly. cliffhanger
I went through the process before I turned on the camera.
Big job mate. Looking forward to the next part. Have a great Christmas.
Me too
Spring tool is a great Idea ...I am curious what is inside of the transaxle ..I assume this is one of the variable speed mowers that uses the pulley to change speeds ??
Right much like a snow mobile
Big job Bruce, nice work! Looking forward to how it turns out, lol. Have a great weekend and holiday! Cheers!
Thanks Tony.
Going to have to take mine off.
The main gear that goes into the diff, that's connected to the big pulley, broke off with the housing.
Do you think this steel can take a weld? Or is it aluminum?
If not I'll have to find a new diff or new upper housing.
I don't know. This is a very old video.
Getting a spring put on a zero turn deck is fun. I use a screw driver, but the wire you used looks like a good way. Getting ready to shoot my shotgun outside at midnight for the new year (Hillbilly fireworks). We are partying it up on New Years Eve on TH-cam watching videos.
Shoot towards the bush. Big flame out the end. I have done it but not on New Years. After Duck Hunting.
Mike I lost your last comment. On the snowblower. Can you try again? so sorry
Thanks Bruce, looking forward to part 2. Merry Christmas !
In a few days.
Those transaxles run dry on grease over time. I'm guessing you have a broken tooth (I think that is your noise) Surprisingly those transaxles are not hard to work on once you have them removed. Depending on the tractor sometimes it is easier to remove the transaxel with the wheels on ( that way you don't have to jack it up, but it depends on the belt routing. Looking forward to Part 2. Didn't know you have a shop in Mexico, too. Merry Xmas. Bob
PM on the way
I think you are exactly right. Stay tuned my fiend.
Looking forward to seeing what’s inside the diff, Merry Christmas.
Well there is a gear in there----------------------- haha
Those springs all but jumped off their perch! I guess I have a decent idea once in a while eh? Curious what you end up finding out with the transaxle my good Friend! Merry Christmas to you and Mrs. Bruce! Sean~
Merry Christmas Sean. I am taking a few days off. Christmas with our Grandson tomorrow!!!
Merry Christmas to u sir. Can't wait to see what u find out when u open up the differential on the mtd.
I obviously need a few days to keep going. Christmas and all
Is there a port that you can put gear oil in those?
I think they are sealed.
I'm so happy, the wheels came off so nicely for you, the ones I work on always are fused to the shaft, I wish you luck with it but I agree with the other comment, they do run dry, or at least the oil/grease gets hard and you may have lost a tooth.
I never did get my John Deere 180 wheels off. Those guys are still rusted on.
Bruce Pender yep Teryl has a video, where he heats the hub of the wheel glowing red then quenches it with cold water and that turns the rust to dust, I have tried it and it works like a charm, but it can melt the tire and to me I wouldn't try it again, just to dangerous.
I am worried about the axle seals but that does work.
Merry Christmas Bruce!
Same to you Rick
Great job Bruce.
Thanks for the kindness Dan
I just bought one of these. Mine is a 12.5 model 4146395. It's a 1993 7 speed gold series. Is there anyway to re-grease or change fluid without removing these?
On Zippo Varga channel he may have a video of drilling and tapping hole to add more grease. You can google that as well
I can’t get the big pulley off it keeps moving I can’t get it stopped by wedging it at all
Have you tried an impact wrench?
@@BrucesShop yes sir ended up getting it off
wow bruce cant wait for next video on this fix i know your going to fix the noise cant wait
In a few days now I am taking a few days off.
some of those rear ends can be a pain, I have a chain hoist to lift the back so I don't have anything in the way,, and some of them have a gazillion bolts holding the halves together.. and messy grease on top of that.
Right. That grease sticks to everything but what it is supposed too.
i need to make one of those tools,works like a charm
Thanks to Zippo
Buon Natale Bruce e Felice Anno Nuovo !!
Grazie
MERRY CHRISTMAS BRUCE!
Thanks so much Same to you
What are the torque specs for the 1/4 inch case bolts ?
I am sorry I don't know. I guess google may help. Sorry that is a lame answer but this is all I have. This video is 2 .5 years old.
@@BrucesShop Yea I know it's a old video. I searched Google for while and nothing and that's why I asked here. . I did find a generic chart for this size bolt going into aluminium and they say 72 inch pounds so I'll just do that.
Very good info. I only hope my rear end doesn't blow anytime soon!! LOL
Good one!!
Amazing your wheels came off that easy lol
I have a John Deere 180 where I have never gotten the wheels off.
@@BrucesShop I have a set that I had pullers and heat and penetrating fluid and BFHs all over them and they never budged. I think the weld holding the sleeve in the rim would rip before they'd let go of that axle. I changed the tires in place lol.
what a model mtd,number please
Sorry it is gone now.
I have those Chevy wheels on my old Nissan D21!
That is fun
whats the model number
Sorry this video is 8 years old now and it is gone.
Nice tractor I have a cub cadet 1315 with a briggs and stratton twin ii 14 hp
This one was worn out.
Bruce Pender okay not nice to hear vut your john deere is a good tractor too
Can't wait till the next video.
I am taking a few days off now.
Bruce Pender Merry Christmas, and Boxing day Bruce, to you and yours.
Mine died one on the way
OK
you're my hero
That is so cool
Tractor 101, good job.
Thanks Bob. Those belt drive tractors are tough to work on eh!!!
Working with springs are the hardest part of the job for me, it hard to get good leverage setting.
Watch Taryl Fixes All. He is great. He has many videos on how to make very helpful l tools.
I do thanks
Bruce has nicer teeth.
Im.not impressed with these lawn tractors. At all!
Me either. knuckle busters.