getting to the trunion
 

could someone give me a brief description on the steps it takes to getting to the trunion. pics would be great too. thanx a load. (cub 123)

On a NF such as your 123, you are going to have to remove the rear end from the tractor to service it. No other way around it.

that's the downfall on narrow frames is trying to service them

you can do it as a 1 person job, but 2 people make it a LOT easier. I've got a bunch of pics of my 127 split if it would help out any.

thanx guys. thats what i have been reading. having to split the tractor. pics would be great.

Here's a few.... I got a bunch, but I need to get them uploaded to photobucket or something....

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Thanks for the pix
 

I need to do this too...thanks for the photos!

John

The NF's are great tractors--but this part of the servicing is the real drawback to their design. Glad another 123 is getting some special attention!

Cub Cadet 123

so it looks like you can actually get to the trunion without completely seperating the tractor. correct? also. what is the sight window on the left side of the tractor thats covered with a lil plate of steel for. looks like you can kindof see the trunion area through it. some kind of adjustment maybe?

You can get to it by removing the fenders and seat pan but if you try and weld it in place you stand a good chance of getting the trunion too hot and damaging the seal on the hydro pump. That's why people split the tractor to remove the trunion and repair it without cooking the seal.