Unlocking 127 Transaxle
 

My worn-out 127 finally died. I could probably get it running with a carburetor rebuild and a new set of points and condensor (it's got a really weak spark but will barely sputter with starting fluid), but it's just worn out; time for the rebuild I've been planning. The problem is, though, it died at the far end of my yard, and I can't roll or tow it back to my shed. The tow lever to unlock the transaxle just freely swings back and forth. The manual shows that this lever is supposed to press down on one of the check valves; I'm guessing the part connected to the tow lever is no longer there. This check valve doesn't look easily accessible to manually depress it.

So, how can I roll this thing back to my shed?

Thanks.

you could push a wedge between tunnel cover and something to push the release valves down from the back. Or trailer it.

You could always move the shed.
I find that eventually they roll very slowly .If you can get at it with a car or truck you could drag it back to the shed .Put a cut up piece of a plastic milk container under each rear wheel and it will slide on the grass.

Lift on one side while pushing. One wheel will turn backwards

All good suggestions.
 

Even moving the 9 x 11 shed (with a 4 x 11 porch); it might be lighter than the 127... :biggrin2:

I'm going to try the wedge trick first. If that doesn't work, I might try picking up the back end with a hand truck. I'll let you know how it goes.

what part of NJ are you from?

Unlocking 127 Transaxle
 

Marlboro, in central Jersey.

Ahhh do you know Jason La Fante??

Not yet...

Unlocking 127 Transaxle
 

Well, I got her running and back to the shed...

I knew the ignition was weak, and since I planned on upgrading to the Chevy-style points, I ordered the bracket and cover, and today bought a set of points. The points bracket and cover installation were not exactly simple; in fact, I removed them and will contact the vendor to resolve a few issues with them. I cleaned up the old points and reinstalled them. I also installed a new spark plug. While I was playing around, I did a quick clean-up of the Walbro carburetor, and since the carb was off, I adjusted the valves; both were a little tight. I put everything back together and... no spark. I checked the wiring (which will also require replacement), and 12.6 volts were getting to the coil. Just for yuks, I installed an old coil, condenser and spark plug wire from my '57 Chevy, and now there finally was a nice fat spark. When I tried to start her up, it was spitting back through the carb; re-setting the points cured that. She then started right up and ran more smoothly than ever.

I have one or two more jobs I'll need the Cub for, but as soon as they're finished, I'm going to pull the engine and do a complete rebuild. The blowby is so bad, you get an oil shower when the dipstick is pulled out...