Forgive me if this has been asked before, but...
 

I've got a question about the hydro on my 147. When going from forward to reverse I can notice a slight thump and I have visually seen the pump moving forward and reverse respectively. Is this due to the pump being loose, and if so, how does one go about tightening it?

Thanks

You better take a look at the bolts that hold the rear in the frame. Even the cast iron rears get loose.:bigthink:

never thought of that... I thought it might be the cap screws that hold the pump to the rear end...

Would the bolts that hold the rear in the frame be those that are needed to be removed when the tractor is involved in a split? (I've got the service manual and I think I know which ones you are referring to)

thanks

Those are the ones, also there is a bracket on each side that attaches the the tranny and the frame.

I had them get loose on the 1650.:bash2:

I looked at my (cubs) rear end today; three of the 6 cap screws were loose. The one on the front of the rear end (the one that is centered between the 3 that are needed for a split) were the worst. The one on the left side (looking forward) was so loose I could take it out with fingers.

Never would have thought to look there. I figured I had bigger fish to fry. She works MUCH better now, very smooth.

I appreciate the tips on where to look. I'm thankful for this forum and the people on it. Thanks a lot!

I'm glad it was a easy fix for ya!

Glad to hear you fixed it! :beerchug:

I've got mine split at the moment on a 1250 waiting for parts...2 of the 6 bolts were "gone" (one on the right side pumpkin, one on the left side L bracket)...probably has been the case since before I bought it but I never noticed. maybe explains why the donuts are shot and the cooling fan has been nubs since I've owned it (will finally be replaced now that I understand things).

Should some type of "locktight" be used on the rebuild? And as long as I'm on the subject, why does that stuff cost so much?

Probably since there are not too many of the cub cadets left (except at Sam's and Allen's houses)! :biggrin2:

they trying to corner the market??? Congressional inquiry is needed!!!

I've owned the 1250 since about 1984 or so and it was a beaten horse at the time (cemetary mower). I kept it going with the usual "nuisance" stuff (plus a new K341 engine in the late 80's).

My current "tear down" actually has given me a lot more appreciation for the thing that my wife keeps telling me to dump...Xmas is coming so the "Christmas Story" movie will be running non-stop...my 1250 (now a hybrid 1650) reminds me of that furnace scene.

Easy, I only have 4 Cubs and 2 of them are for sale. Go talk to the guys that have 20 + about cornering the market.

Yep you should use some Loc-Tite on the threads of bolts and a little silicone under the bolt heads to seal them so they don't leak.

Yeah, some people:biggrin2::biggrin2:

so you are a 1%er...I think its time to re-distribute the Cubs...

I got your 1% right here. Don't get me PO'd :BB&YS:

I've only got one, so does that make me a 1/2%'er?

No cubs here.Just collectors items.

Sam I am always trying to redistribute them.I like the smile it brings to the new owners faces.
Its Mike who has 99% of all the Cubs in PA!!

Don't forget about Ray out in east PA Lew!
He has a few too!:biggrin2:

LOL John! I only have three, plus Jenn has her 2130. :biggrin2:

oohhh...I hate rabbits...