149 Trunion Plate Removal
 

I'm trying to fix my cub cadet 149 hydro. The trunion plate on the pump that's rectangle and holds the springs in it. Mine is wore out and needs repaired. Since its connected to a shaft that goes through the pump, is it possible to remove it for repair and if so how. Can I just remove the snap ring on the other side and slide it out or is there more to it?
I'm sending to to Jeff so he can weld a new plate on it so need to get it out somehow. Any help would be appreciated.

Just repair it while it's still attached to the pump. You have to disassemble the pump to remove it and that's way more than you want to get into. When you're welding wrap a cold, wet rag around it to keep the heat from reaching the seal. Not to step on Jeff's toes but i think your going to need to find a local shop that you can take the whole rearend to.

That's what I was afraid of. Figured it couldn't of been that easy. Thanks for the info!

I was under the impression it would take less disassembly to remove the plate. The idea was to remove it and send it to me.

I have a repair plate he'll have to weld in place.

If you are gonna take it someplace to be repaired, I suggest a thorough bath beforehand??
No one wants to weld on a filthy piece of equipment like that.
Good luck!

http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...hlight=Trunion

http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...04&postcount=6

A couple of links that might help you.

Plus it makes welding more difficult and increases the chance of a defect in the weld.

You could add a piece of key stock to that by drilling and bolting it to the trunnion.
I have taken them apart and it does require some skill to remove it and it need to be clean as a monkeys sheen.

Looks like you need to replace the cork gasket. When you pull the hydro unit out to do that, take the unit somewhere and have it welded or weld on the new plate yourself. I've done a couple like that, as someone stated wrap a wet rag around the arm to protect the seal.

I was wondering if I would be able to weld the new plate right on top of the old one or if I would need to cut it off and weld it on.

its all from old leaks, I don't see any new leaks. I was going to replace it anyways while I had it apart but I forgot to get on when I ordered all my stuff the other day:bash2:

:ThumbsUp:

So got the new plate welded on and when I put the Chevy emblem plate on, it's compressing the springs to where the caps don't touch the plate. I hate to have to buy a new plate on top of it, but looks rough.
What do you Think? Usable with some repair or definitely need a new plate?

Looks like you need a new cam plate, at least one that is betterer.

You did that???!!!
Or was it like that when you got it??
What an abortion!!

Looks like one of your jobs Dave.

Just kidding, That is the first time I seen that type of repair.

I've never seen one like that. :bigeyes:

Little file work and you should be good to go!:ThumbsUp:

That's the way it was when I got it. Looks like someone went to town on it

Wouldn’t even make the top ten of PO mods I’ve seen.
I thought it was a good try at a repair. :biggrin2:

Let me know what town so I never go there!:bigeyes:

I ordered a new one and came today, but sure doesn't look oem quality. Are new ones welded like that?