Blasterdad 2,994 #23201 Posted March 26 12 hours ago, WHX?? said: Keyway bad Blaster lemme know I'll bring the broach set ... put a new one in. All set, caught it in time. Thanks!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,476 #23202 Posted March 26 2 minutes ago, Blasterdad said: All set, caught it in time. I see that... Why does it look like that seal is in abit? Mine are always flush with the edge. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blasterdad 2,994 #23203 Posted March 26 12 hours ago, ebinmaine said: @Blasterdad You got nice new set screws? Usually I do but it was in like new condition, that was my last 11050 seal too, so time to restock both. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blasterdad 2,994 #23204 Posted March 26 9 minutes ago, WHX?? said: I see that... Why does it look like that seal is in abit? Mine are always flush with the edge. That's how the old one was too. That was pushed in with my thumbs until is seated, wasn't drove in hard by any means.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BBQVultureWings 159 #23205 Posted March 26 My sister had a big Black Walnut tree uprooted by the last storm so put Cyclops on the trailer, used a chainsaw mill attachment to slab out the trunk. Gave Cyclops a workout dragging those Heavy pieces on the yard cart. I am really Impressed with the Wheel Horse C-145. It marched right on up the hill in that back yard out to the street no matter how much weight was on there. I thiMk 1 of the loads was well over 800 lbs & No problem at all. So I gave Cyclops a real workout the past couple days. Been working on the new seat pan but my welds are horrible right now. After a little more practice, I will post pics when those welds are presentable. Also keeping the blade on for now as there are some areas in her yard that could stand a bit of grading same as mine... enjoy the pics more to come when I have more progress on that custom Diamond Plate fender too 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,317 #23206 Posted March 26 6 hours ago, WHX?? said: I see that... Why does it look like that seal is in abit? Mine are always flush with the edge. 6 hours ago, Blasterdad said: That's how the old one was too. That was pushed in with my thumbs until is seated, wasn't drove in hard by any means.. I've seen that too. Could be the bearing was set in a bit too far by a PO or even at the factory. That seal being able to be hand pushed should be watched. It'll probably be fine but friction holds it in. The only one I can recall me being able to hand set was on a housing that very badly worn down by the hub riding against it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,317 #23207 Posted March 26 3 hours ago, BBQVultureWings said: thiMk Gotta be very careful doing that. Sometimes causes thawwts. 3 hours ago, BBQVultureWings said: Wheel Horse C-145. It marched right on up the hill in that back yard out to the street no matter how much weight was on there. I thiMk 1 of the loads was well over 800 lbs & No problem at all. As with plowing snow or dirt, traction is the limiter fuse here. I built my '74 C160-8 Cinnamon Horse to be a Heavy Stuff Puller. I'm quite sure I've pulled at least 1200 to 1500 pounds of firewood up outta the forest 🌳 on a few occasions. No hesitation. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blasterdad 2,994 #23208 Posted March 26 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: That seal being able to be hand pushed should be watched. It'll probably be fine but friction holds it in. It was actually a snug fit, I had clean motor oil on the axle, seal, & rubber gloves. The seal itself was all black rubber with the metal ring encased inside it. I've got a special homemade driver for both the 8 speeds & hydro's, one tap satisfied my OCD. The seals with the metal exposed on the outside edge do take a bit more to seat but it's what I had. I replaced one on a different tractor with the same seal years ago with no problems. I'll definitely keep an eye on it though. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,476 #23209 Posted March 26 56 minutes ago, Blasterdad said: I'll definitely keep an eye on it though. Should be ok if the bearing is good. 3 hours ago, ebinmaine said: bearing was set in a bit too far by a PO or even at the factory. My thought too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BBQVultureWings 159 #23210 Posted March 26 8 hours ago, ebinmaine said: 12 hours ago, BBQVultureWings said: thiMk Gotta be very careful doing that. Sometimes causes thawwts. Thawwts 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,434 #23211 Posted March 26 Changed the oil on the 416-8, and FINALLY found why it was running poorly, one bolt on the forward intake manifold port was loose. Tightened it up and running great, of course I cleaned the carb again, but hey at least the carb is nice and clean! 3 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blasterdad 2,994 #23212 Posted March 26 7 hours ago, WHX?? said: Should be ok if the bearing is good. The bearing seemed fine, no play in it, no noise, nice & smooth. The seal might be a little thinner than the original too, giving it the appearence that it is in further... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,279 #23213 Posted March 26 1 hour ago, Blasterdad said: The bearing seemed fine, no play in it, no noise, nice & smooth. The seal might be a little thinner than the original too, giving it the appearence that it is in further... It is not a bad Idea to move a seal in or out further than the one you replaced... Seals can wear a groove int the axle. get the new seal on a better surface... 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,317 #23214 Posted March 27 2 hours ago, pfrederi said: It is not a bad Idea to move a seal in or out further than the one you replaced... Seals can wear a groove int the axle. get the new seal on a better surface... I've been known to flip a seal inside out and install reversed on a low or no pressure application. Often moves it just enough. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick 243 #23215 Posted March 27 I had a Troy Bilt Pony come in to repair a leaking wheel axle seal. I found someone had tried a repair previously and had gouged the axle badly trying to remove the leaking seal. I had to put the new seal in about half way to put the seal on a good surface. The repair was successful, the machine hasn't come back and the customer has brought other in work since. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,848 #23216 Posted March 27 Had to put a new ignition switch in the '68 Commando 8, so while I was at it, new fuel lines, shut off and filter. 1 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stvski80085 126 #23217 Posted March 29 Put the motor back on b-80 and mower deck. Just need some adjustments. It’s running rich but starts right up. Verified battery is charging. Ordered some new battery cables. The ones I have were to long. Finishing it up tomorrow. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,863 #23218 Posted March 29 Started messing with this old gear drive deck for my 857. New grease and one new zerk. Drive pulley bearing is a bit tight. Getting a PB Blaster soak (already started moving) 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,330 #23219 Posted Sunday at 07:07 PM Went and picked these 2 up today. Couldn't go wrong for $200 4 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,279 #23220 Posted Sunday at 08:52 PM 1 hour ago, Chris G said: Went and picked these 2 up today. Couldn't go wrong for $200 Yup. I saw them and thought they had your name all over them! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,279 #23221 Posted Sunday at 08:56 PM On 3/27/2025 at 5:17 PM, rjg854 said: Had to put a new ignition switch in the '68 Commando 8, so while I was at it, new fuel lines, shut off and filter. Did you clean that Day Bree around that HL switch? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,317 #23222 Posted Sunday at 09:01 PM 4 minutes ago, squonk said: Day Bree If'n ya find such muckage in the darker world is it Night Bree?? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,279 #23223 Posted Sunday at 09:02 PM On 3/29/2025 at 11:26 AM, Sparky said: Started messing with this old gear drive deck for my 857. New grease and one new zerk. Drive pulley bearing is a bit tight. Getting a PB Blaster soak (already started moving) Better off replacing those bearings Sparks. Cheap and when that bearing seizes it will ruin the shaft it rides on. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HyperPete 416 #23224 Posted Sunday at 10:32 PM Today I put the carb back on the 414-8. I also replaced the wire nuts in the ignition circuit with waterproof connectors. Unfortunately, I damaged the starter solenoid when trying to loosen the nut. It was already flakey; I had to jump it once when buying it. So, I shorted the solenoid with a big screwdriver, and it cranked but wouldn't fire Assuming it was the carb I just rebuilt, I gave it a couple of shots of carb cleaner. No luck, no spark. I washed it while it was partially apart, I'm hoping it's not points. It been several decades since I had to deal with them, and I don't have any matchbooks! 😉 When I install the new solenoid I'm going to pull apart all the connectors, clean, and use dielectric grease. Lastly, it came with this issue. The brake works, but I'm unsure how to fix this: 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,279 #23225 Posted Sunday at 10:40 PM 5 minutes ago, Pete D said: Today I put the carb back on the 414-8. I also replaced the wire nuts in the ignition circuit with waterproof connectors. Unfortunately, I damaged the starter solenoid when trying to loosen the nut. It was already flakey; I had to jump it once when buying it. So, I shorted the solenoid with a big screwdriver, and it cranked but wouldn't fire Assuming it was the carb I just rebuilt, I gave it a couple of shots of carb cleaner. No luck, no spark. I washed it while it was partially apart, I'm hoping it's not points. It been several decades since I had to deal with them, and I don't have any matchbooks! 😉 When I install the new solenoid I'm going to pull apart all the connectors, clean, and use dielectric grease. Lastly, it came with this issue. The brake works, but I'm unsure how to fix this: Take the points cover off and try drying the points. I've had the points get wet even with a good gasket and grommet. A few shots with a blow gun and it fires right up. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
