jeff w 4 #1 Posted February 28, 2014 I have a C -81 eight Horses.I truly love this tractor. I have had it for about 20-30 years. My shift lever recently dangled loose-so I pulled the shield discovered I need a new dust boot. In addition,lever just pulled out and was wondering what I need to fix, and if this would be repairable w/out a big tear down. If a photo of lever would be helpful I can facilitate that. Unit has 3 forward + reverse, and also high + low range. Power plant is K-181S spec#30700 serial>9557830. Back of tranny>Uni-Drive 2988185.Difficult to work on Machine in the cold even in garage--last night was -37â—‹F. Any info would be GREATLY appreciated!! Jeff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,698 #2 Posted February 28, 2014 Welcome to Red Square. This can be a very easy fix. There is a hex nut under that boot toward the front of the trans hole where the shifter pulled out. That is a lock nut on a dog point set screw. The point of the set screw snugs into the little hole in the ball of your shift handle and holds the shift lever in place. Loosen the lock nut and turn out the set screw. Hopefully, the end is not broke off. If the set screw is OK...replace and snug the set screw into the little hole in the shifter ball. Loosen a 1/4 turn and tighten the lock nut. Sorry, I do not have any pictures, but there are some on this site. At the top of this section is a search function. Type "dog point" and look through some of the threads. If you need a new set screw, type back in here and I will find the numbers for you. Some of the other members may have some pictures and will post them in here for you to see. Let us know. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,745 #3 Posted February 28, 2014 (edited) If the shift lever isn't broken, it is likely that the dog-point screw holding it in the transmission is either broken, loose, or just plain worn out. This is an easy fix and here is where the dog-point screw is. my direct email is: daveoman@windstream.net Edited March 1, 2014 by daveoman1966 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,125 #4 Posted February 28, 2014 WOW Jeff, did you say -37 degrees? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #5 Posted February 28, 2014 Sounds like it may be an easy fix! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff w 4 #6 Posted March 1, 2014 C-81 tranny Thank you much for a swift response. Will keep you guys updated on what I find. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,745 #7 Posted March 1, 2014 I have edited my original post to delete reference to selling parts and reposted the same info in a PM to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,029 #8 Posted March 1, 2014 I have a C -81 eight Horses.I truly love this tractor. I have had it for about 20-30 years. My shift lever recently dangled loose-so I pulled the shield discovered I need a new dust boot. In addition,lever just pulled out and was wondering what I need to fix, and if this would be repairable w/out a big tear down. If a photo of lever would be helpful I can facilitate that. Unit has 3 forward + reverse, and also high + low range. Power plant is K-181S spec#30700 serial>9557830. Back of tranny>Uni-Drive 2988185.Difficult to work on Machine in the cold even in garage--last night was -37â—‹F. Any info would be GREATLY appreciated!! Jeff Your tractor should be a 1979 model number 91-08K801 (Early) or 91-08K802 (Late). Kohler serial 9557830 was produced in 1979 and that was the last year for the C-81. C-81 was made 1978-79. Don't know the difference between the 801 and 802 or when it happened. Late 1979 operator manual http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files/file/1144-tractor-1979-c-series-om-late-production-810134r1pdf/ Early parts list http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files/file/1934-tractor-1979-c-series-8-speed-ipl-early-production-tiplpdf/ Late parts list Good tractor service manual The 2988185 on the transmission is the patent number and on all of them. Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
