ri702bill 8,296 #1 Posted February 19, 2023 (edited) All of us using the old style gear drive 32 or 36 decks have seen the damage done to the height quadrant and plunger. This newest 32" deck has the least wear of any I've seen - yet I decided to "Fix" it A larger head with 2 flats - a double D. The tire & rim were just a good locator for the pictures..... Whatcha think ?? Edited February 20, 2023 by ri702bill 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TractorEd 633 #2 Posted February 21, 2023 It looks like a nice upgrade; fits much better. I don't have one of those types of adjusters, but I think if I did, I'd be asking you for a 'kit', lol! Nice work! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,296 #3 Posted February 22, 2023 In the words of @peter lena - identify the problem, come up with a possible solution, install the fix, GREASE it, and evaluate the results... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,589 #4 Posted February 22, 2023 @ri702bill thats it ! always looking for a better way on a fix / upgrade , not anyone around here to tell me I can't try something , thanks , pete 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,296 #5 Posted February 22, 2023 1 minute ago, peter lena said: not anyone around here to tell me I can't try something 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,589 #6 Posted February 22, 2023 @ri702bill figured ,might as well , after doing an initial hot oil drain after getting this thing going , have a few hours on it now , so fresh rotella 30 wt and rislone zink , as I run in a carb swap, found electrical start issue , fresh connections , dielectric grease , quick start ,settles right into an idle . also my shifting is easier , been , steadily using the shifter , well lubed clutch linkage . hopefully tomorrow a road ride up to a cul de sac . be the only guy on the road, small bag of tools , lubricants , sea foam in tank , 2 fuel filters , no carbuncles in carb bowl . love this stage of recovery , verify your work / changes / improvements . made all my changes without permission , also nobody told me I couldn't do that , so I did it , staying in trouble , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,589 #7 Posted February 25, 2023 @ri702bill referring to your deck mod / check , think its an interesting check , often refer to COLLECTIVE DRAG issues , those older decks are very basic at best , more like a sled drag , just your lubrication photos far exceeds the norm , of neglect and rust . other thing is that the greases used , should easily stay with those gears , polyurea / 500 + deg rated is made for that . like anything I refer to . have many hours / trials / tests , so I know it works , with an improvement of function / operation . the 312 , i'm currently working on is an example of neglect and collective issues . getting it back to norm , BTW , get some lubricant into any other related movement areas . keep it greasy , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,296 #8 Posted February 25, 2023 Like this area??? Similar, but different on the other end - did not want to drill & tap the pulley bolt... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
