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04-22-2013, 07:43 AM
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Most cost effective way to rebuild hydro linkage?
I could use a few second opinions on this one. I'm slowly getting my 682 back in order after her previous rough life. Currently, I'm tinkering with the hydro linkage and all related adjustments. After a lot of re-adjusting and experimenting (only to have it go out of adjustment after a few minutes to an hour of mowing) ...and a lot of staring at the various parts while actuating the lever....I've determined several of the parts in the linkages are very very worn and have a ton of slop (side to side wobble...and the springs don't even seem to be touching anything). I believe it is a combination of badly worn and possibly even bent parts.
I took a look at cubcadet.com and it appears it will add up pretty quick if I go for the "replace everything" approach. Is it even worth experimenting with shim washers or other similar approaches? Any other suggestions?....maybe look for a non-running donor tractor? 
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04-22-2013, 08:18 AM
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04-23-2013, 09:24 AM
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I used nylon washers from the local Ace Hardware to tighten up the slop. I decided to give it a try before buying all new hardware. Now it works great and I have no intention of buying new parts. Might as well give it a try since the cost is so low.
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04-23-2013, 12:47 PM
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rebuild hydro linkage
i also used washers and shims after disassembly and cleaning.
much improved response now. Dan
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04-24-2013, 09:54 PM
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Not to get too far from your original question but on my 44 inch deck there was excessive play on the lift arm where the two hangers pin to it. I could put my foot on the deck and push it up or down and it would move about two inches. It was not the slotted part that was moving either but the hole in the arm. It was completely worn out to a size that would not maintain any kind of tolerance. I took a thick washer with the original size hole in it and welded it over the worn out hole in the arm. That solved the problem. Lets face it, over the years with the many hours of use these things get worn and the tolerance goes to pot. If there is enough length on the pin going through the part then you can weld a washer of the OEM size hole in the proper place and restore it to like new tolerances.
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04-24-2013, 11:16 PM
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i use stainless shim washers from mcmastercarr.com for the two pivots that have snap rings on them to take up the side play. just stack them up behind the snap ring till you cant fit any more in. i think i order .005 as they come in ten packs and you can stack them up. usually takes three or 4 on each. the one on the hydro itself is 5/8id and the other one is 1/2.
also rebuild you trunion and two new springs and it will be good as new.
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