Picked up a 1962 Original

[zippy1]

Originally Posted by smalljob

Anyone have any suggestions about a replacement grip for the lift handle?

From the picture, that one don't look bad. Or am I missing the bad?

[smalljob]

This any better?

[zippy1]

Originally Posted by smalljob

This any better?

Okay, you need a new one.

[smalljob]

I rebuilt the steering column today. Interesting in reading the service manual there are suppose to be 10 ball bearings upper and lower. I noticed in taking mine apart that there was a space as if a ball was missing and when I counted them each had 9. Someone had it apart at some point. You can actually see it in the picture. Mine did have both clips upper and lower. I had never run into those before on either my Cub 100 or the John Deere Round Fenders I have rebuilt.

The upper bearings and cup were pretty rusty. I have had this for almost a year and during that time it has been in a shed, but when I took the column out there was water in there. Fortunately the lower bearings were protected with grease. in any case I used the rebuilt kit to get it back where it should be. I tuned up some small groves in the cam follower by had on a belt sander and it seemed to come together and adjust nicely. No more slop like before. Of course until it is all put back together in the tractor who knows for sure.

[jbrewer]

Good job getting that cleaned back up. You got a lot of grit out of it.

Its amazing how well these things will operate with almost zero maintenance over decades. That looks like its good to go for another 30 yrs or so !

[smalljob]

Made a little more progress . Everything came apart as expected. Been slow going, nursing a sore back. Looks like I have a little repair to do on the frame. Fortunately nothing too bad.

[smalljob]

Got the spindles out of the axle. I had to press them out. Fortunately there was no rust just packed solid hard old grease. At least no water could get in.

[Chad126]

Looking great. Thanks for the pics and keep them coming. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.

[smalljob]

A little more progress. Put the clutch/brake mechanism back in the frame. Drained what little transmission oil that was left. The good news is, the dark area in the picture is not rust. It is a thick greasy residue. There did not appear to be any water like what I almost always found in the JD 110 transaxles. Going to let it drain at least overnight.

[zippy1]

Looks normal to me.