Cub Cadet 127 transmission failure

[CADplans]

!/4x1 1/2 fits most driveshafts, the front axle on my QL takes 3/16.

There are 5/16 and 3/8 in other locations, you may want to get several at one time to simplify ordering!!??

I would get the 420 high strength if I were ordering them.

Steel is minimally cheaper.

[Sam Mac]

Nice looking 127, glad it turned out to be a cheap fix. Happy mowing.

[brother]

Here are 6 photos of status so far. I jacked up the front end so that the oil would stay in the transmission when I removed the oil filter. I had to remove the filter to gain access to the coupler. Only about 10 ounces of oil came out.

I cleaned with brake cleaner and put masking tape over the filter base to keep debris out of the system.

As you can see, the spirol pin is missing from the coupler hole. I am not sure if I can or should put the new pin in without splitting the tractor .... because I am not sure how difficult it will be to insert the new pin. I would not want to pound on the pin and put pressure on the transmission shaft without support on the other side and then damage the tractor.

My problem is that I need to mow my 2 acres of grass with a tractor and this Cub Cadet is all I have besides my push mower. I suspect that I will need to split the tractor, take a good look at the other potential wear items, and figure out how to get the grass cut in the meantime. I might end up going to Lowes and buying a "disposable" tractor to get me through the summer.

[ACecil]

Originally Posted by Sam Mac

Nice looking 127, glad it turned out to be a cheap fix. Happy mowing.

What Sam said!

[Oak]

Save your money. Your only a couple hours from a complete fix of this one. Just disconnect some linkages, remove the bolts holding the rear to the frame and take the bolts out of the rag joint and slide the rear out and replace the pin. It's a pretty easy job and we can walk you through it. Good luck.
Those hub caps may be breaking the pin.....you need to sell them to me.

[brother]

Originally Posted by Oak

Save your money. Your only a couple hours from a complete fix of this one. Just disconnect some linkages, remove the bolts holding the rear to the frame and take the bolts out of the rag joint and slide the rear out and replace the pin. It's a pretty easy job and we can walk you through it. Good luck.
Those hub caps may be breaking the pin.....you need to sell them to me.

LOL ... glad you like the hub caps ...also, you have now given me the confidence to go forward with removal of the rear end

[Methos]

I buy them 1/4 x 2" and cut them to fit if needed. Glad it was a easy fix for ya! I really enjoyed your pics! Thanks for sharing them with us!

[brother]

Originally Posted by Methos

I buy them 1/4 x 2" and cut them to fit if needed. Glad it was a easy fix for ya! I really enjoyed your pics! Thanks for sharing them with us!

Thank you ... I will call around today to see if I can find the correct pin

[Methos]

Originally Posted by brother

Thank you ... I will call around today to see if I can find the correct pin

I forgot to add that my local bolt supply house sells them for .047 each. Good luck with your search!

[brother]

Originally Posted by Methos

I forgot to add that my local bolt supply house sells them for .047 each. Good luck with your search!

Thanks ... I found the part number for the pin at

http://www.partstree.com/parts/?lc=c...&dn=0019900010

as Cub Cadet IH-19837-R2 (replaces IH-19837- R1) Pin, 1/4 X 1-1/2 Dowel ... however they want $5.76 each.

I will search around locally and see what i can find.

I hope i can drive the pin in with a punch without having to buy a special coil pin driving tool ... we shall see!