wallfish 17,000 #176 Posted January 27 1 hour ago, Joe leonardo said: It would be hard to teach kids with them not being able to hear me any ideas on how I can coach them and teach them? It had the best option for that to begin with. Scrap the stack idea (I don't like them anyway) and put that big muffler and exhaust pipe back on. Being it was located down below would be the ideal solution for this. Certainly not the best location for rough terrain working but I'd suppose the little kids won't be off roading when they're learning anyway. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,232 #177 Posted January 28 On 1/27/2024 at 2:04 PM, Joe leonardo said: It would be hard to teach kids with them not being able to hear me any ideas on how I can coach them and teach them? Ear protection reduces but does not eliminate sound. Most of the good ones also are engineered to pass through more of the frequencies of the human voice than other frequencies (Shooter-style protectors are an exception). I can hear someone speak to me while protected with no issues--yes, with slightly raised voice but over tractor noise you’d have to shout anyway. I’m in agreement with putting on the quietest muffler you can find AND using ear protection 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe leonardo 164 #178 Posted April 12 Long time no see but I finally got the tractor restored, I'm a big chrome stack snob and have always liked the look so I put one on and wrapped it with exhaust wrap. I got the new stickers on it and all painted up, completely rewired it. the thing had been sitting in the back of the school shop sense January and I finally got around to getting it back together I don't really know what I'm gonna do when I graduate next month but maybe it will be my family heirloom or I can tote around a little trailer 2 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moparfanforever 846 #179 Posted April 12 Looks sharp!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,006 #180 Posted April 12 On 1/27/2024 at 11:18 AM, Handy Don said: Gonna strongly suggest an immediate investment in ear protection for your young charges, regardless of your exhaust setup decision. Get them started early (and get some for yourself at the same time). If you were coaching a sport, you’d insist on proper equipment. Same here. After decades of unprotected use of power equipment, my hearing has been noticeably affected and I’ve “heard" from other members with the same issue. I wish someone had given me a heads up on this many years ago. Strongly agree here (hear?). Hearing loss is cumulative - damage does not entirely heal. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe leonardo 164 #181 Posted April 12 3 hours ago, 8ntruck said: Strongly agree here (hear?). Hearing loss is cumulative - damage does not entirely heal. Yeah we didn't end up letting them drive the mower Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe leonardo 164 #182 Posted April 23 So it has stopped going forward and backward it's has oil in it and this really really sucks what could be the problem? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,178 #183 Posted April 23 Is the tow valve closed? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe leonardo 164 #184 Posted April 23 46 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: Is the tow valve closed? No it's open Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,178 #185 Posted April 23 43 minutes ago, Joe leonardo said: No it's open This valve must be closed to run. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe leonardo 164 #186 Posted April 24 48 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: This valve must be closed to run. Er sorry yeah it's closed still no movement Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,178 #187 Posted April 24 Is the belt tensioner in gear and is the transmission pulley turning. Is the shaft inside the pulley turning or is the pulley slipping on the shaft? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe leonardo 164 #188 Posted April 24 2 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: Is the belt tensioner in gear and is the transmission pulley turning. Is the shaft inside the pulley turning or is the pulley slipping on the shaft? Yeah the pulley is spinning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe leonardo 164 #189 Posted April 24 (edited) 2 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: Is the belt tensioner in gear and is the transmission pulley turning. Is the shaft inside the pulley turning or is the pulley slipping on the shaft? I was going along and it stopped I backed it up a foot and then completely stopped moving it was on a hill Edited April 24 by Joe leonardo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,178 #190 Posted April 24 5 hours ago, Joe leonardo said: Yeah the pulley is spinning Did you verify the shaft is turning? It could also be either axle is spinning inside a hub. If you are sure the punp shaft is actually turning and the axles are not turning, then check the linkages to be sure the transmission motion valve is moving. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe leonardo 164 #191 Posted May 8 On 4/24/2024 at 4:08 AM, Ed Kennell said: Did you verify the shaft is turning? It could also be either axle is spinning inside a hub. If you are sure the punp shaft is actually turning and the axles are not turning, then check the linkages to be sure the transmission motion valve is moving. I've checked everything it's all good I'm gonna change the fluid but before I get too ahead of myself, how should I check to see if the pump itself is bad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,178 #192 Posted May 8 11 minutes ago, Joe leonardo said: I've checked everything it's all good I'm gonna change the fluid but before I get too ahead of myself, how should I check to see if the pump itself is bad I have never done it, but there may be a procedure to check the pump pressure and to look for broken springs. Transmission Hydro Sundstrand SM #492-4206.pdf - Automatic / Hydro - RedSquare Wheel Horse Forum 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe leonardo 164 #193 Posted May 15 On 5/8/2024 at 12:02 PM, Ed Kennell said: I have never done it, but there may be a procedure to check the pump pressure and to look for broken springs. Transmission Hydro Sundstrand SM #492-4206.pdf - Automatic / Hydro - RedSquare Wheel Horse Forum I put new fluid in it and it still didn't move and then all the sudden the linkage jammed up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,178 #194 Posted May 15 1 minute ago, Joe leonardo said: the linkage jammed up Well, maybe you have found the problem. Could be the linkage was never moving the sliding block that operates the motion valve. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,968 #195 Posted May 15 7 minutes ago, Joe leonardo said: I put new fluid in it and it still didn't move and then all the sudden the linkage jammed up I had one that had a parking prawl at the back of the inside of the transmission case that was a problem. I recall it was bent and had to be reconfigured. The transmission also had an axle needle bearing out - broken needles inside. I replaced the bearing and I am still amazed how clean that hydro transmission was inside. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe leonardo 164 #196 Posted May 15 7 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: Well, maybe you have found the problem. Could be the linkage was never moving the sliding block that operates the motion valve. It was I had the cover off the whole time and was watching it then it locked up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe leonardo 164 #197 Posted May 15 Just now, Lane Ranger said: I had one that had a parking prawl at the back of the inside of the transmission case that was a problem. I recall it was bent and had to be reconfigured. The transmission also had an axle needle bearing out - broken needles inside. I replaced the bearing and I am still amazed how clean that hydro transmission was inside. I don't have a park break Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,178 #198 Posted May 15 3 minutes ago, Joe leonardo said: I don't have a park break Hmmm, all the Sundstrands I had came with the internal parking brake pawl that was usually broken. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe leonardo 164 #199 Posted May 15 1 minute ago, Ed Kennell said: Hmmm, all the Sundstrands I had came with the internal parking brake pawl that was usually broken. How do I get to it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,968 #200 Posted May 15 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Joe leonardo said: I don't have a park break You tractor and your transmission did have when new. it looks like you have a Charger 12. check out this manual on a 1969 Charger 12. It will give you a lot more details about your tractor, parts , transmission, etc than we can give in any brief comments. There is a very clear picture in this Charger 12 Manual showing the Parking Brake Handle that regulates the parking prawl in the transmission. Edited May 15 by Lane Ranger 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites