A Super weekend - Page 6

zippy1 · #51 05-02-2015, 09:23 PM

Got the Haban up on the lift to check out today. Not any rust through anyway,
Don't know about what's been added or original to the top.....

Sam Mac · #52 05-03-2015, 07:16 AM

Todd

The deck from what I see looks to be in pretty good condition. Here are a couple threads on the Habans.

http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=33020
http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=29727

Take a good look at the rear hitch on the deck for cracks.

zippy1 · #53 05-05-2015, 01:21 AM

I was hoping you'd chime in Sam, being the Haban guru, yoda

The rear hangers seem to have had a plate welded in under them, I'll see if I can't get a better picture after I pressure wash the grim off it.
Thanks for your expertise...

zippy1 · #54 05-05-2015, 09:32 PM

Well here's a better picture, I hope.
Seems there's been some modifications throughout it life, but it'll work.
Trying to post bigger pictures as was mentioned in another thread I had. Here goes.

Sam Mac · #55 05-06-2015, 07:31 AM

Todd

It's the way it came from the factory. Haban was notorious for making changes. Only thing I would do is to add a couple reinforcement plates to the rear hitch. As you can see this one is just a little different than yours. Your deck is a little later design.

zippy1 · #56 05-06-2015, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam Mac

Todd

It's the way it came from the factory. Haban was notorious for making changes. Only thing I would do is to add a couple reinforcement plates to the rear hitch. As you can see this one is just a little different than yours. Your deck is a little later design.

Well I'll be darned. Looked like they were added. You are the Haban guru Sam...

I'll make up some reinforcements for it. Thanks Sam...

john hall · #57 05-06-2015, 10:07 PM

Pull the plate off the spring loaded idler is on and clean under it. I think I had to replace the bushing (or add one) in that arm. Check to see if the spring is broke, Had to change at least one of mine. Look the deck over for broke welds. Also make sure the front gage wheels haven't gotten bent. You really have to watch them when you are running next curbing, concrete aprons, tree roots, sidewalks--they have a tendency to snag pretty hard. If you are trying to mow a perfect lawn, you may find yourself having to add shims under the spindles to get all the blades running together--a slow and aggravating process I might add.

zippy1 · #58 05-07-2015, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by john hall

Pull the plate off the spring loaded idler is on and clean under it. I think I had to replace the bushing (or add one) in that arm. Check to see if the spring is broke, Had to change at least one of mine. Look the deck over for broke welds. Also make sure the front gage wheels haven't gotten bent. You really have to watch them when you are running next curbing, concrete aprons, tree roots, sidewalks--they have a tendency to snag pretty hard. If you are trying to mow a perfect lawn, you may find yourself having to add shims under the spindles to get all the blades running together--a slow and aggravating process I might add.

Thanks for the insight. One of my front castor brackets were bent, had to heat it up with the torch to get it back in shape....
My front gauge wheels are roached.... Where do you Haban guys get your replacements from?

Sam Mac · #59 05-08-2015, 06:40 AM

McMaster, here is what I used to rebush the casters and the wheels.

Part #2938T55 SAE 863 Bronze Flanged-Sleeve Bearing, for 3/4" Shaft
Diameter, 1" OD X 1-1/4" L X 1-1/4" Flange OD
4 each 2.98 $11.92

Part # 8368T57 High-Capacity Rubber-Tread Wheel, 6" X 2", 1/2" &
5/8" Axle, Roller Bearing, 820# Capacity
2 each $22.87 $45.74
Merchandise $57.66

john hall · #60 05-08-2015, 12:32 PM

For my 2072, I put a pair of used gauge wheels off a belly mower that was under a Deere 670--these were put on the front. The wheels either had bearings or I installed bronze bushings. Pretty certain I had to turn the OD down on my lathe. Also had to rework the rear gage wheels as well. I think I made new pins for them and hardened them--it has been a few years ago since I rebuilt it.

I haven't done anything with the wheels on my 982 yet, it has a very early 60" deck with no front gage wheels. I don't have to use Sams patented anti-rattle device on it!