Wheelhorse#1 1,698 #1 Posted December 6, 2021 (edited) I have this 73 14hp auto I’m working on.I’m trying to short things out. My question.Is there a spring that is supposed to go between the shifter rod and the support ?not sure what it’s call. I’ve added a pic thx O Edited December 6, 2021 by Wheelhorse#1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,760 #2 Posted December 6, 2021 Short answer...YES. There s/b a roll pin in the shift lever and the spring is on that. This design set-up is prone to lots of wear and was changed in 1974 C series. ps...I had a 12hp Auto the exact same betwee-legs fwd/rev lever and I swapped it out to make the control lever located on the right side of the tractor. This is a C-160 auto with lever conversion. I have the parts to do this, if you want... There is some tear-down needed, but not bad. Sure is lots easier to use with fwd/rev lever off to the side instead of between your knees. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse#1 1,698 #3 Posted December 6, 2021 DaveO Thanks.This is Very helpful.I have a repair manual but it’s blurry. I’d be interested in the shift lever that would be a nice improvement to where the shifter is now, it’s very tight space and awkward to shift.That’s the one thing I don’t like about this particular model. This would be a great improvement . Thanks again 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt14rider 796 #4 Posted December 6, 2021 Here's a pic of my 73 auto, it has a small shift pattern. The spring is there. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse#1 1,698 #5 Posted December 7, 2021 6 hours ago, gt14rider said: Here's a pic of my 73 auto, it has a small shift pattern. The spring is there. Thanks What holds that spring in place, possibly a short roll pin ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt14rider 796 #6 Posted December 7, 2021 I'll look in morning, but I think it just loose, top plate holds shifter from moving to far. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt14rider 796 #7 Posted December 7, 2021 Sorry late to the party. Spring is loose, top plate stops shifter from moving to far 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse#1 1,698 #8 Posted December 8, 2021 Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites