How To Make An 18 Automatic Into A 23 Automatique LSE

["D"- Man 827]

Upon inspection, after disassembling the hydro motor, I noticed that the valve plate and the slippers were worn and scratched.  I had disassembled another motor from a parts tractor I had, and the valve plate was much better; however, I did not use an arbor press to remove the shaft and the method I used damaged the back side of the valve plate.  This was very unfortunate as it could have been reconditioned and reused.  I also had a motor from a D-180 that I am parting out, so I decided to have a go at disassembling it and inspecting the valve plate and slippers.  Well, I could hardly believe what I saw...  to be continued!  No, it was impeccable and the slippers were not only scratch free, they had really sharp edges on them, no rounding at all.  I also was able to salvage a perfect "O"-Ring for the bearing to cover plate and one for the shaft.   I still have a bit of cleaning to do to the parts and some inspecting of the valves then it should be ready to begin reassembly.  I have not taken any pictures yet but I may try to get some and post them in the next update.

["D"- Man 827]

Proceed on to the acelleration valves, everything looks good here as well.  Next will be the cylinder block/pistons group.

[farmer 1,075]

Such attention to detail in the restoration and it's documentation is a great credit to you, I agreed with earlier replies, there are a lot of members following, especially the D owners out there, they're probably like me, opened mouthed with admiration.

This is straight out of the top drawer D man.  

["D"- Man 827]

Thanks Farmer, I have been a bit busier than I expected lately and have no progress to show on this, but I hope to get back to it after the dust settles.  I promise there is plenty more to come.  Lord willing, Mark.

["D"- Man 827]

101.) 1-1/8" Axle Seal
102.) RH Transaxle Case Opening
103.) Installing seal {This bolt through method did not work, so I ended up just using an inverted socket and board then tapping seals in}
104.) LH Transaxle Case Opening
105.) Seals installed
106.) Extra Long Axles {Non-O.E.M. for Duals}
107.) Axle Gears {not shown}
108. Gear installed on Axle
109.) Snap Ring
110.) Installed
111.) End Caps
112.) Installed
113.) 11 Tooth Pinion Gears
114.) 43 Tooth Differential Ring Gear
115.) Installed
116.) Bolts/Lock-nuts Differential
117.) Assembled {not shown}
118.) Intermediate Gear Assembly 11T/46Tooth with Thrust washer
119.) Shaft, 20T/44Tooth Gears, Woodruff Keys and Snap Rings
120.) {Sub} Assembled
121.) Gears, Differential and RH Axle Installed in RH Transaxle Case
112.) Transaxle Case Gasket
113.) Sealer
114.) Gasket Installed
115.) Sealer
116.) LH Transaxle Case Installed to RH Transaxle Case
117.) Transaxle Bolts
118.) Installed
119.) Transaxle Filter Assembly

120.) Installed

121.) Dipstick Nipple I purchased a piece of 316 stainless steel pipe cut to length, and rounded the top then had it chrome plated {not shown}

122.) Installed

 

Edited April 11, 2017 by "D"- Man

["D"- Man 827]

123.) Oil Drain Plug
124.) Drain Hole
125.) Installed

 

 

 

I currently have been working on the hydro motor. Just sort of taking a bit more time on this as it is my first.

["D"- Man 827]

Hydro Motor Part #1

 

126.) Comparing Reverse/Forward Valves { Narrow Flat = Reverse / Wide Flat = Forward}
127.) Large Spring
128.) Forward Valve Body
129.) Small Spring
130.) Ball Bearing
131.) Metering Plug w/ "O"-Ring
132.) Large "O"-Ring
133.) 7/8" Hex Plug
134.) Installed
135.-140.) Ditto for Reverse Valve
141.) Relief Crossover Valve Inlet/Outlet and Tranny Fluid Drain Hole
142.- 144.) Allen Set Screw Plugs
145.) Installed



P.S. The Relief Crossover Valve Plugs are only temporary as I intend to use the Relief Crossover Valve and the accompanying inlet/outlet hoses. 
Next: The Hydro Cylinder Pistons Group

[19richie66 17,537]

You don't cut any corners on details. Keep it going 

["D"- Man 827]

Thanks Richie, I know it takes a bit more time doing it this way, but it wouldn't quite be a resto-mod doing it any other way.

["D"- Man 827]

Hydro Motor Part 2

146.) Motor End Cap
147.) Centering Pilot
148.) Installed
149.) Hex Bolts
150.) Installed
151.) Motor Shaft
152.) Installed {Side/Top}
153.) Valve Plate
154.) Installed
155.) Shaft Retaining Clip
156.) Installed

157.) Cylinder Block, Piston/Slipper Assembly and Retaining Ring
158.) Installed {Top/Side}

159.) Motor Housing without Bearing
160.) Bearing
161.) Installed
162.) Housing with Bearing
163.) Thrust {swash} Plate
164.) Installed
165.) Motor Housing to End Cap Gasket
166.) Installed
167.) Housing Installed {Make sure web side is up and smooth side is down}
168.) Hex Bolts
169.) Retaining Clip {Snap Ring}
170.) Installed
171.) "O"-Ring
172.) Installed
173.) Housing Plate {Picture is a little off square, sorry}
174.) Installed
175.) Allen Socket Head Bolts
176.) Installed

 

Hydro Motor Complete

Edited May 3, 2017 by "D"- Man

["D"- Man 827]

Thought I would insert pics of the Cylinder Block, Piston/Slipper Assembly and Retaining Ring. I did not disassemble the one that I am using for this build; however, I had one that I did take apart so I am adding these pics just for reference. I job-lotted these all in step #157 above.

 A.) Cylinder Block
 B.) Retainer {Inner Flange toward Spring}
 C.) Spring
 D.) Washer {Small opening towards spring}
 E.) Retaining Ring {Spirol Lock}

 F.) Slipper Retainer 

G.) Piston {Slipper} 9x (Must be returned to the same cylinder position)
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["D"- Man 827]

Hydro Motor to Transaxle / Transaxle to Frame

177.) Transaxle motor gasket area taped off
178.) Tape removed/cleaned
179.) Comparing different gaskets, notice the second one would leak!!!
180.) Strainer
181.) Installed
182.) Gasket placed on transaxle with guide bolt
183.) Hex bolts/washers
184.) Motor installed
185.) "I.D." Tag
186.) Installed
187.) Transaxle mounted to frame with Dipstick and Chrome oil fill nipple
188.) Hex bolts/washers {These are not all O.E.M. correct as I did not have the 3/8" x16 -7/8" on hand.  I will replace them later.} 

It is also worth noting that I am adding the hydro cooling fan and the bracket, that the fan mounts to, should be bolted on here above the frame; however, I purposely left it off and will install it later.

 

Next the rear hubs

Edited May 7, 2017 by "D"- Man

["D"- Man 827]

Had a go at mocking up a couple of the Ag's on the rear, yes I know the tread is the wrong direction. Didn't catch it till after I already had them on. The models that are equipped with a hydro cooling fan, have the mounting bracket sandwiched between the frame and a couple of the transaxle bolts. I temporarily mounted this for a photo op, but will remove and reassemble it later so it doesn't get too bumped around. I am currently trying to source some Woodruff keys {Part# 907346} for the 4 hubs.

["D"- Man 827]

Just a little update on my progress, as you may have noticed one of the rear tires does not hold air. This is not due to the tire rather the wheel assembly, specifically, the area where the original valve stem hole was welded shut and ground down. It was taken down too far and this is where the air leaks, so needless to say it's going to have to be rewelded. I still have to get the other two tires mounted and test them for leaks. In the meantime, I assembled the side panels to the frame.

Hex head bolts are not O.E.M. these were originally self-threading.

Edited May 15, 2017 by "D"- Man

[19richie66 17,537]

Getting to the good part now where it starts taking shape. Rock on.........

["D"- Man 827]

After giving the paint on the hood a chance to dry and cure a bit, I applied a New Old Stock "Read Operators Manual..." decal on it!

[19richie66 17,537]

So .......... have you read the manual  

great job though.

["D"- Man 827]

No, I have not read the manual, but I have not operated this tractor yet either!  L.O.L.

["D"- Man 827]

I have some Woodruff keys ordered.  Will pickup when they arrive.

["D"- Man 827]

Woodruff keys arrived, ordered 8 so I now have an extra set.  These appear to be the same as the ones for the 953, 1054(A) GT-14 and 18 Automatics. I am hoping to get the 2 hubs that I will be using on the outside off of the axles that they are currently on. Thinking of having a go at soaking in some Acetone/ATF 50-50 mix, for a while, then having neighbor press them out. Will have to wait and see.

 

Edited May 27, 2017 by "D"- Man

["D"- Man 827]

Just a bit of an update, as I am currently awaiting some rear wheel weld repair and tire mounting, I decided to skip past steps 189 through 213 and proceed to assemble some parts to the frame.

214.) Steering column support Assembly
215.) Hex Bolts
216.) Nyloc Nuts
217.) Installed on frame
218.) Ross steering column
219.) Worm gear housing
220.) Upper ball bearing race
221.) Upper ball bearings/keeper
222.) Upper steering column bearing
223.) Installed
224.) Shaft
225.) Lower ball bearings/keeper
226.) Lower ball bearing race

227.) Spring Washer

228.) Adjusting plug
229.) Retainer
230.) Seal
231.) Installed
232.) Stud
233.) Lever
234.) Stud nut
235.) Installed {This is the wrong picture, it should have the column tube} 

236.) Washer
237.) Installed
238.) Hex nut installed
239.) Lock nut

240.) Lock nut installed

         The manual does not include the hex bolts that secure the column to the support assembly, nor does it give part #'s for these 3 bolts.
241.) Hex bolts
242.) Mounted on support

243.) Hex bolts installed

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited June 3, 2017 by "D"- Man

["D"- Man 827]

Drag Link:
244.) Drag link end {Non O.E.M.}
245.) Drag link
246.) Drag link end Installed on Drag link
247.) Drag link end on bell crank
248.) Drag link attached to drag link end on bell crank

249.) Drag link attached to steering lever

 

Next will be the neutral return pedal.

[19richie66 17,537]

["D"- Man 827]

Neutral Return Pedal:
250.) Parts
251.) Shaft
252.) Right bearing
253.) Inserted in frame
254.) Ditto Left bearing
255.) Shaft installed
256.) "E"-Ring clip
257.) Installed on left end of shaft
258.) Shaft in right side
259.) Spacer
260.) Neutral return pedal
261.) Positioned on shaft with spacer
262.) Roll pin
263.) Positioned in hole
264.) Inserted
265.) Spring / anchor plate / bolt & nut installed

["D"- Man 827]

Tach-A-Matic Lift Hitch {Mid and Front}
Mid:
266.) Lock rod {Not pictured}
267.) Cotter pin
268.) Installed
269.) Outer "E"-Clip
270.) Installed
271.) Lock roller
272.) Installed
273.) Inner "E"-Clip
274.) Installed
275.) Hitch plate right side {Not pictured}
276.) Hitch plate mounting area right side
277.) Hex bolts
278.) Installed
279.) Lock nuts
280.) Installed
281-286.) Ditto left side
287.) Latch assrmbly {Not pictured}
288.) Latch assembly mid mount installed
289.) Lock spring {Not pictured}
290.) Installed
291.) Lock rod assembly installed right side
292.) Lock rod assembly installed left side with rod plunger cap
293-320.) Ditto front

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