May 29, 20187 yr Wife's Birthday soon....I have decided to buy her a New hat, so she doesnt get sick while in the hot sun, and doesnt finish the mowing....[emoji16]I usually just tie a ribbon around it...
May 29, 20187 yr Author 1 hour ago, weegee said: Wife's Birthday soon....I have decided to buy her a New hat, so she doesnt get sick while in the hot sun, and doesnt finish the mowing....? Now theres a thought! with all the work I have done to keep this machine running I could go ahead and fit a fan in the "machine" for her, remember the 12v fans that we used to put in cars before AC became available! wonder if they still sell them? I don't want to spoil her though so will have to think this through ...................... ?
May 29, 20187 yr Popular Post Now theres a thought! with all the work I have done to keep this machine running I could go ahead and fit a fan in the "machine" for her, remember the 12v fans that we used to put in cars before AC became available! wonder if they still sell them? I don't want to spoil her though so will have to think this through ...................... [emoji848]Better to just fit an umbrella....without a fan she needs to keep moving...
June 1, 20187 yr Author Learning point! If anyone else has a similar "machine" and you have an hour to spare, (try) pull off the rear wheels and coat axle with Never-Seez or grease, mine had never been greased when assembled, difficult to dissemble would be an understatement! Needed an abundance of heat and manual persuasion before they decided to move!
June 1, 20187 yr 21 minutes ago, CGW said: Learning point! If anyone else has a similar "machine" and you have an hour to spare, (try) pull off the rear wheels and coat axle with Never-Seez or grease, mine had never been greased when assembled, difficult to dissemble would be an understatement! Needed an abundance of heat and manual persuasion before they decided to move! tee hee....good fun hey?
June 1, 20187 yr Author 41 minutes ago, weegee said: tee hee....good fun hey? Wild times indeed! ? My retirement is turning out to be different to the "Plan", agricultural machinery mechanic was not in the plan, I would have built a better workshop if I'd had the foresight, instead of a well stocked bar & pool! ?
June 1, 20187 yr 1 hour ago, CGW said: Wild times indeed! ? My retirement is turning out to be different to the "Plan", agricultural machinery mechanic was not in the plan, I would have built a better workshop if I'd had the foresight, instead of a well stocked bar & pool! ? Me too....But I have a reasonable size workshop for playgroup...The Pool was a waste of time here, now i realize that i spend most of my time in the shed or mowing lawns....Never get time to swim in the pool.
June 1, 20187 yr It looks like you're ok for now , i buy all my John Deere parts off Chin Kasert Tractors in Chonburi , ph 038443686 and 038750472 .If he does not have it , he gets it quick from USA.
June 3, 20187 yr On 6/1/2018 at 9:04 PM, eddiev said: I forgot to mention i bought my JD x300 ride on mower from him ,brand new , How much?...what HP?...
June 5, 20187 yr Author On 5/26/2018 at 8:58 PM, CGW said: "SCE 108" bearing will work - don't quote me on that though! These are the correct bearings, they came in today (USD 3.00 for two.) and should give better service than the bushing, ideally should put a grease nipple into the housing in-between the two bearings, but as I don't have a grease nipple or a tap or even a grease gun, will pass on that and rely on a splash of gear oil occasionally!
June 5, 20187 yr Can you drill a small hole in the housing to drop oil in the center?Plug it with a match-stick when not in use...
June 5, 20187 yr Author 34 minutes ago, mogandave said: Can you drill a small hole in the housing to drop oil in the center? Plug it with a match-stick when not in use... The housing & bearings are vertical so no, the bearings are not sealed so will be able to lubricate from the top. It's a poor piece of design on these units as the original bushing is not lubricated in any way, they will always be the first point of failure. IMO
June 5, 20187 yr The housing & bearings are vertical so no, the bearings are not sealed so will be able to lubricate from the top. It's a poor piece of design on these units as the original bushing is not lubricated in any way, they will always be the first point of failure. IMO The bushings were likely oil-impregnated powder bronze (like pilot bearings).
June 5, 20187 yr Author 55 minutes ago, mogandave said: The bushings were likely oil-impregnated powder bronze (like pilot bearings). Believe you are correct, will see when the new shaft and bushing finally arrive? believe bearings and grease would give a lot longer service life, may cut the bushing and put a piece in-between the two bearings as there will be a ~ 1/2" gap. 58 minutes ago, weegee said: Photos?????....And an update. Still waiting on the shaft kit, will take some photos when I assemble it, I'm going to use gear oil when assembling also, not packing it with grease, don't think much of that idea, though for sure there will be a few drips!
June 9, 20187 yr Author On 6/5/2018 at 7:42 PM, mogandave said: The bushings were likely oil-impregnated powder bronze (like pilot bearings). The "kit" arrived this evening, there was no breakdown of what it contained when I ordered, surprised it also has new bevel gear, plus what is required to adjust backlash plus washers etc. There is no bushing, they have "upgraded" to bearings (the same as I had bought! wasted $3!) they also include a small bag of grease & instructions, there are seals for the pinion shaft to keep grease in place, kit is well done. (tempting fate?) Will put the bearings in the freezer tonight and hopefully get it back together in the morning?
June 9, 20187 yr Take some photos as you progress....It may come in handy next time...or someone else who comes across this problem, might just help them out....
June 9, 20187 yr Author This is the "kit" unpacked, highlight of my day ? (the gearing is different, now is 12 x 36 tooth, previously was 14 x 42 tooth) The low-light of the day was when they bought my car back from repairs with a bill for 13k Baht after rats had made a home under the bonnet of car and decided to tuck into whatever was tasty, which included two x rad hoses, bonnet insulation and assorted wiring looms!
June 10, 20187 yr Getting there. The drive ratio is the same (3:1) so performance shouldn't be affected. What's the green stuff in the bag? Keep the photos coming ? "I don't want to know why you can't. I want to know how you can!"
June 10, 20187 yr 33 minutes ago, mogandave said: I’m guessing grease? Nice pair of cutters... 1 I would guess grease too, doesn't seem to be much of it ? Agree on the cutters ? "I don't want to know why you can't. I want to know how you can!"
June 10, 20187 yr Any chance of a photo of the Bearings they sent to convert from using Bush on the pinion?
June 10, 20187 yr 1 hour ago, Crossy said: I would guess grease too, doesn't seem to be much of it ? Agree on the cutters ? Actually, when I opened mine I was very surprised how little grease is used inside the Transaxle....
June 10, 20187 yr Actually, when I opened mine I was very surprised how little grease is used inside the Transaxle....And how much of that is actually doing anything?Most of it just makes a mess...
June 10, 20187 yr Author 2 hours ago, Crossy said: I would guess grease too, doesn't seem to be much of it ? It's grease! to be used for packing the new bearings and the gap in-between, then you install the seal on the gearbox side to keep grease in place. 1 hour ago, weegee said: Actually, when I opened mine I was very surprised how little grease is used inside the Transaxle.... Going to use 90w oil, don't think much of the grease idea! 2 hours ago, Crossy said: Agree on the cutters ? Thanks, theres a story behind them!
June 10, 20187 yr Author 1 hour ago, weegee said: Any chance of a photo of the Bearings they sent to convert from using Bush on the pinion? The bearings were chilling! they are the same as previously mentioned, I will use the ones they sent as German, "mine" are Chinese, special guest in picture due to popularity! ?
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