Front axle bolt for CC Original.....correct size
 

Working on my Original... the TC-113 says the front axle bolt is a 9/16-18 bolt ...bought one at the HW store...there is going to be a lot of play if I use that bolt...could somebody help me find the correct size bolt to use...#4 on the CC parts lookup under axle and connections....thanks for any help.

9/16-18 is just the threaded portion of the axle bolt. It has a very long shoulder on the bolt (I don't remember what the shaft diameter or length of the shoulder is off the top of my head). If you look at the axle bolt holes on the frame, one is large and the other is small. The smaller bolt hole is for the 9/16 end.

I kinda buggered up the threads on my cco axle bolt when I took it out. I looked around for a new one, but ended up repairing the threads because it was easier.

For a CCO axle bolt, I vaguely remember they could be purchased for new for $25 somewhere online, but can't find it now. They pop up on ebay every now and then.

You could possibly put together a bolt and a sleeve/guide to make it work. I tried to, but couldn't find the right sizes at my hardware stores. You'll have to measure the inside diameter of the pivot point on the axle. I can't remember if it was 1" or 1 1/8" or somewhere in there.

Edit: Anyone else have some measurements or ideas? I just posted what I remember about it. I won't have access to my original to check for measurements on the bolt for a few weeks.

Thank you so much for your quick reply....just what I needed....will have to shop around a bit to find the answer....thanks again

You could use a sleeve on the bolt to take up the extra space if you want a working solution.

I have a lathe and could make one inexpensively if you want.

Jeff

Thank you very much for your offer. A friend found one as is sending it to me...if this doesn't occur, I will certainly take you up on your offer. That would be a nice conversation piece.

Thanks again,

Rick

Good to hear you found the correct bolt. Once you have it in hand, post the dimensions in case someone else wants a sleeve. :beerchug:

Glad to help out, although I feel like I gave a little too much information and mumbled on a bit too long.

Let us know how it works out!

Thanks again....it's people like you that make this site so great....as a wise person once said "you can never have too much information" add that to the fact you care, you can mumble for as long as you want....I appreciated it.

Here is the image from the TC-82 Parts Manual for the Original.

The description of the part is mis-leading. The 9/16" is referring to the threaded portion and not the entire bolt. The part is NLA from Cub Cadet. They can be had from some online suppliers.

If you can't find one it would be easy to have one made from a regular bolt, just turn the end down in a lathe and thread the end. Any machine shop could do it in a few minutes.