Progress report on my 1864

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Been a few months since I posted my intro.... Lol. It's been since August 2019! Finally got some time to work on it during the pandemic....

Since the engine was confirmed to run properly, I tackled the axle seal leak that was making a mess. As per directions found here, I bought a complete set of seals for the rear end and pump. Turns out someone had been in the rear end before and put the date on there. I do the same thing when I service one of my regular tractors. I pulled the axle and seal and saw it had probably gone in cockeyed and that's why it as leaking so much. Proceeded to do the same with the first replacement seal. Fortunately I had two since I wasn't going to do the other side. Second one went in fine. Cleaned up the cover and put back together with a new gasket. No leaks!

Started running new fuel lines and found a tank seam busted and cracks in the bottom. Replacement should be here soon. Rigged up a homemade pvc pipe gas tank and new fuel pump. This Kohler sure sounds smooth (after cleaning out the carb of course).

Then while hooking up the safety switch (had to rewire the machine) I noticed the pedal marked "Brake" wasn't actually connected to brakes . :| The pedals on the right side work fine.

Anyone with a hint as to what this pedal connects to? The two for the right foot operate the actual brakes. I see the jackshafts and metal tabs for left foot pedal, but they're not connected to anything.

Pics too big to post. Will figure out how to shrink them with this new phone.

[R Bedell]

According to the 1864 Owners Manual, the left pedal is for "brakes". They make no mention of RH pedals.

[West Valley G]

Sounds like you already have a plan for the leaking gas tank but just
for the sake of information. I have repaired quite a few leaking plastic
tanks with a product called Seal All. Even repaired seams with excellent
results.

Ken

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Pictures as promised.

I actually ordered a plastic welding kit to fix the popped seam but after seeing all the cracks on the bottom decided it wasn't worth it. This is the third white plastic tank I've had that suffered this problem. The replacement is an older black plastic tank. I've never tried Seal All, but I just looked it up. Sounds like a great product to have on hand! I had reason for buying a new tank though-- check out the internal gunk inside mine. I could not get that sticky tar off and was intending to run with lots of spare filters on hand.

So..... the two pedals on the right side operate the right and left brake calipers. What's the pedal marked brake supposed to do? It moves the tab I've marked with the red arrow. There's one on each side but that's not connected to anything!

FYI those self tapping metal screws on the footrest are from me cobbling together a hinge mechanism for the replacement seat. Predrilled with the screws to hold everything together and then replace with bolts.

My tractor came with all the plastics in good shape, but missing the air filter cover, seat, and seat base.

[West Valley G]

Wow, Seal all is great but have to admit I'm don't think a crevice like that
would be a good candidate. Like the clever PVC gas setup.

Ken

[guyina4x4]

The pedal on the left with the locking lever is the parking brake.
It should force the hydro to neutral and lock on the brake.
My 1864 has no right pedals.
My 2084 had right pedals, they were steering brakes which i thought was a SGT thing?

[R Bedell]

they were steering brakes which I thought was a SGT thing?

They are unless some retro-fitted some from a SGT or they are custom fabricated.

[Frank1541]

Please post a picture of the other side of the tractor. I would like to see how the two pedals on that side are connected. I would like to put steering brakes on my 1864. Thanks

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Originally Posted by R Bedell

They are unless some retro-fitted some from a SGT or they are custom fabricated.

NOW it all makes sense. I just staring at the 1864 manual and wondering if something got left out!

Okay, so I realize now that this tractor was modified sometime in it's past to add those "steering brakes" that were just mentioned. Also, this Cub has the worst quality factory paint job I've ever seen. Worse than my Harbor Freight cart! After reading that comment about the possible retro-fit, I realized some of the rusty parts had never been painted. Paint and rust everywhere so I didn't even notice before.

I think I've managed to recreate the PO's setup now. The pedal for the left foot was missing a connecting piece going to the hydro lever. Made one up and now pushing down on it first puts the tractor in neutral and then activates the left brake caliper (both when brake pedals are locked together).

I actually like the left foot pedal just putting the tractor in neutral and not activate the brakes. This way it feels like pushing down on a clutch and the pedal setup is like my full size tractors.

My tank gets here Monday and I should be ready to drive this thing around. Will still have to locate an air cleaner cover and one of the lift links. Just have a place holder for now.

And I just Googled the weights up front... from a Deere. This machine has certainly been a puzzle.