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Old 08-04-2014, 01:29 PM
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The Mule Drive Pulleys don't look right. They appear to be smaller in diameter than the OEM 4" factory pulleys. With that in mind, then the belt would ride "higher" and rub against the bracing of the mule drive.
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Old 08-04-2014, 02:18 PM
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The pulley's are 4"OD, the pulley on the adjusting side of the mule is a factory CC part I replaced back a few years, the other is a McMaster 6234K46 .....it's nylon but seems to work fine with no deflecting or anything, and it's on the other side so that isn't affecting the belt path where most of the problem is.

I did straighten the frame out quite a bit, it is not perfectly flat but is within .060" for sure.

I swear I would need to move the pulleys down 1" to have close to zero interference, it is that far off.....the darn thing still might rub.

I will try to take some more pictures that can show the entire belt path (from mule to deck pulley), the angle is so far off I can't see it ever being correct with what I have. The deck looks to be in the proper location when attached, it's not hugging the rear tires......it's about right in the middle of the wheel base. If the deck were forward more it would give more clearance but It looks to be right to me I guess.

I appreciate all the help guys, if there is anything you see that might be wrong just say it......you won't offend me a bit.
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Old 08-04-2014, 02:21 PM
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Looks to me like the front of the deck is lower than the back. Is that an optical illusion? If this was the case, lifting the front deck hangers could give you the clearance you need. Maybe move the front deck wheels down a hole, or move the back wheels up a hole. Just looks like the front is almost on the ground where the rear is not.
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Old 08-04-2014, 02:31 PM
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Looks to me like the front of the deck is lower than the back. Is that an optical illusion? If this was the case, lifting the front deck hangers could give you the clearance you need. Maybe move the front deck wheels down a hole, or move the back wheels up a hole. Just looks like the front is almost on the ground where the rear is not.
If he raises the front up, that will make his problem worse......

Do you own another GT? Go pull another subframe and put on it and see if it's right. If so, then the frame is bent. I still think that's the issue.
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Old 08-04-2014, 02:42 PM
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If he raises the front up, that will make his problem worse......
Yeah I was thinking the subframe coming up in the front would give some clearance. But only the front of the deck would come up, making the belt contact it even more. But I swear in this pic it looks like the front is way lower. Is it just me?
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Old 08-04-2014, 02:44 PM
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Looks to me like the front of the deck is lower than the back. Is that an optical illusion? If this was the case, lifting the front deck hangers could give you the clearance you need. Maybe move the front deck wheels down a hole, or move the back wheels up a hole. Just looks like the front is almost on the ground where the rear is not.
The deck was actually tilted so the back was higher.....the front wheels are in the lowest holes and I moved the rears to the second hole up from the bottom. It brought the rear down so it was closer to level.......ideally you want the front to be nosed up a little correct? I matched the set-up of the 50C deck I recently bought for future use, and that's when I changed the height of the front hangers too......mine were all the way down.....I changed them to all the way up to match that new deck.
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Old 08-04-2014, 02:51 PM
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If he raises the front up, that will make his problem worse......

Do you own another GT? Go pull another subframe and put on it and see if it's right. If so, then the frame is bent. I still think that's the issue.
I do not own another cub nor do I know anybody with one new enough.

The problem is the 703-0146 which is the "center" left frame, the part with the clevis end that inserts over the rod. If that were pitched up in front more it would solve the problem, that's why I adjusted the front lift hooks higher. It didn't do much and the center lift frame still drops down lower and allows the deck frame to float even with the deck on the ground.

I will take a bunch more pictures this afternoon, once again I really appreciate all the help.
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On the yellow deck pics being posted as reference by J-Mech and Sam Mac..........the middle hole is not used.
The link goes one hole further back with an empty hole in between.
The operators manual seems to show the middle hole not occupied as well.


Then, is the pickle fork on the cross shaft?
Almost looks like it is gone?
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I noticed that too Double07, but I have a super out in the shop that is set up like his 982, and there's no issues with it. I agree with what your saying, but I think it's ok.
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Old 08-04-2014, 03:19 PM
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On the yellow deck pics being posted as reference by J-Mech and Sam Mac..........the middle hole is not used.
The link goes one hole further back with an empty hole in between.
The operators manual seems to show the middle hole not occupied as well.


Then, is the pickle fork on the cross shaft?
Almost looks like it is gone?
I've searched google images and looked at a bunch of 982s, I haven't found one mounted to a tractor that is using the rear hole. I am willing to try anything though. I don't think moving it will change any geometry though, nothing pivots there....just lifts.

My problem is shown exactly in the pictures, with the deck on the ground..........it's amazing how far off it is. I will definitely take a bunch more pictures today and post them this evening. Thanks guys
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