[IHCubCadet147]

Last week I washed my 1450, and brought it in the garage to wax it and do a couple small things on it. I noticed the nut on the drive lever rockshaft was loose, and when I tightened it the drive lever wouldn’t move. The shaft was stuck in the bushing. It must have been like that as long as I had it and I never noticed. I got that freed up and now the drive lever operates much better, but was way out of adjustment. I tried adjusting it, and couldn’t get it right. I did some reading on here and everything pointed to a worn trunnion. I pulled the fender pan off and sure enough it was worn. The damper plate was also stuck on the shaft. That would explain why the hydro was always jerky on this one. I know this is common on these, but I haven’t fixed one yet. I got the slot welded up and ground back to square, and put in new springs and pins. The cork gasket was leaking too, so it got a new one, along with new fluid and a filter. I got it all back together and it is much nicer now. I should have done this a while ago. My 129 needs the same things done, that may be my next project.