FatJackDurham 318 #1 Posted July 23, 2017 Whoever suggested that my power issue was due to a broken accelerator spring, you were right on! Thank heavens for all the suggestions I got for where to source parts, too. I am into my repair and found the spring broken and the valve seat sleeve badly chewed up. I can order a replacement sleeve from Jacks Small Engine (done) and will have this fixed up in a jiffy. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,873 #2 Posted July 23, 2017 Glad you are on your way to getting it back in action, a bit of a PITA to get to but this repair should do the trick. Where did you end up finding the springs? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FatJackDurham 318 #3 Posted July 24, 2017 Refracman tipped me off to a guy that had some made. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FatJackDurham 318 #4 Posted August 5, 2017 Tractor all back together and driving like a champ! Unfortunately, the magnetic clutch stopped working now.... not sure why. Something else to look into. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,873 #5 Posted August 5, 2017 1 hour ago, FatJackDurham said: clutch stopped working now Fuse? On 7/23/2017 at 9:10 PM, FatJackDurham said: Refracman tipped me off to a guy that had some made. He hooked me up too, about five years back. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FatJackDurham 318 #6 Posted August 5, 2017 1 hour ago, 953 nut said: Fuse? He hooked me up too, about five years back. I'll check with him. No, I jumpers the battery directly to the clutch and no click. I'll check the wiring tomorrow on it it I get a chance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,873 #7 Posted August 5, 2017 Check out this thread on the clutches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R. L. Addison 299 #8 Posted August 6, 2017 I have some of these hydrogear parts salvaged from units that had bad motors & I scrapped. Valves & springs & other small pieces, not too sure what now. Would have to look. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FatJackDurham 318 #9 Posted August 6, 2017 It's OK everyone, Turned out the problem was that one of the "tabs" in the connector had come out. It was loose, but when held in place during the connection, the clutch works! The tractor is good to go, and will do a little mowing next week. I have gone from two useless tractors, to two fully operational, if somewhat dangerous, ones. Neither at this time has what I would call a usable parking brake. But, who cares!!!! They both GO! Why would I want to STOP?!?!???? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,873 #10 Posted August 6, 2017 4 hours ago, FatJackDurham said: the clutch works! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
