CC 189 Sub Super

[cub149]

Originally Posted by Sam Mac

Duke
"I would blame it on the buds!"

Probably not the Buds but it could be Southern Comfort and OJ that's the problem....... but they say OJ is good for you LOL

Oh, it's the buds for sure, well that and just getting old

[cub149]

Well, I got the steering shaft shortened last night. It was way to long and looked goofy. I built a jig out of angle iron and tubing to keep the shaft straight for welding it back together. I welded the angle to the tubing and then cut a section out of the angle. This way it is perfectly lined up and once the shaft is welded you have room to spin it and weld the other side.
It came out good and since the shaft doesn't go through any bushings, bearings it didn't need to be turned down so I left a little extra weld on it just in case.
Now onto other pita things that need attention.

[ACecil]

That's a tough looking cub, Chip!

[Methos]

Originally Posted by Sam Mac

Duke
"I would blame it on the buds!"

Probably not the Buds but it could be Southern Comfort and OJ that's the problem....... but they say OJ is good for you LOL

Originally Posted by cub149

Oh, it's the buds for sure, well that and just getting old

Originally Posted by cub149

Well, I got the steering shaft shortened last night. It was way to long and looked goofy. I built a jig out of angle iron and tubing to keep the shaft straight for welding it back together. I welded the angle to the tubing and then cut a section out of the angle. This way it is perfectly lined up and once the shaft is welded you have room to spin it and weld the other side.
It came out good and since the shaft doesn't go through any bushings, bearings it didn't need to be turned down so I left a little extra weld on it just in case.
Now onto other pita things that need attention.

Chip I'm goingto have to reach down next time I drive it. Great work!

[cub149]

I'm baaaaaaaaack......
Well, if you want excuses I have plenty, probably not good ones but I have them.
I just replaced the axle seals and changed out fluid and filter. The problem I am having is with the gearing in the rearend. It looses WAY to much power when trying to pull a slight hill. I have to really push up the hydro lever to top a small incline and once at the top it will take off. I'm thinking I will need a rearend from a super. Just to make sure the wheel size is the problem I put on a set of 23" tires and it did MUCH better.
So, my questions are:
1)Does the super rearend have the same bolt pattern that the 1860 has? This would be ideal, I could buy a complete unit and just stick it in there.

2) If I just bought the gears from a super will they fit in the 1860 rear housing?

3) Are all super axles the same size?

4) Is the hydro pump the same in a super vs. 1860

[Matt G.]

1) Yes
2) Yes, but you'd need a different pump, too.
3) All pre-cyclops models have 1" axles, and all cyclops models have 30mm axles, if that's what you're asking.
4) No. Super pumps and driven reduction gear are different.

[cub149]

Originally Posted by Matt G.

1) Yes
2) Yes, but you'd need a different pump, too.
3) All pre-cyclops models have 1" axles, and all cyclops models have 30mm axles, if that's what you're asking.
4) No. Super pumps and driven reduction gear are different.

Thanks Matt, I guess the easiest way to go is with a complete set up from a super.
I am assuming that a cyclops unit will fit my existing driveshaft?

[Matt G.]

Yeah, it should.

[Sam Mac]

Matt

The Cyclops pumps have the CV joint. I'm thinking an 72 series or a 982, am I wrong?

[Matt G.]

Originally Posted by Sam Mac

Matt

The Cyclops pumps have the CV joint. I'm thinking an 72 series or a 982, am I wrong?

He asked if a cyclops unit would fit his existing (CV joint) driveshaft...if the answer isn't 'yes', that'd be news to me.