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This was my worn trunion fix.

This picture is for illustration only. This trunion isn't worn by the springs. The one in my tractor was really loose and the thing was a handful in tight spots. It's as responsive as can be now.

I decided it was too much trouble to pull the rear end out of the tractor and fix it.

I like the creativity but since you've got it that far apart, why not have it fixed properly? More (closer) pics!! :biggrin2:

Edit: I don't see little groves worn, guessing you'd just need new springs? Suppose I'm lost on this one.

No reason to be lost. Just re-read my post above and it takes care of your concerns.


"This picture is for illustration only. This trunion isn't worn by the springs. The one in my tractor was really loose and the thing was a handful in tight spots. It's as responsive as can be now.

I decided it was too much trouble to pull the rear end out of the tractor and fix it."

I suppose as a quick fix just to make it by till it can be repaired properly its not a bad idea. Good thinking too. I might do this to my 1450 until I can get my hands on the right part

If you try it, use new, soft 1/4" gas line or you might wind up with a jerky hydro. You might anyway but it's worth two inches of gas hose and a couple of tie straps to find out.

Let us know how it works. I'm still not sold on the springs. The JD's don't have them and they use the same hydro. Go figure. :bigthink:

Ya know... I have been wanting to say that FOREVER! I just didn't want to start a riot. I'm not sold on them either. That same hydo in every other application I have ever saw it, didn't have the springs. I seriously think IH did that to make the handle "feel" better in your hand. Mine are getting worn out, and I was planning on making it solid...... If I can ever get around to fixing ANYTHING of mine.... :bash2::bash2:

Oh, and I think this repair if fine. I'm not sure how long the hose will last, but you may be on to something here.....

So how do the Deeres deal with the issue?

What issue? There is none. They don't have a spring. It's just solid linkage.

Maybe twenty years ago, I had a 1450 that had the linkage/trunion/springs worn like many others. Instead of using hose like I did in this instance, I think I wound a bolt in each end instead of using rubber hose. However I did it, I made the linkage solid. The result was the tractor's response to speed control lever movement was harsh and jerky.

This isn't the case with using the hoses to cushion the action a little. Like I said above, the tractor is more responsive to the speed control lever but is not rough or objectionable and every bit of lever movement results in increase/decrease of speed or direction.

Just thought a few of you might be interested in it.