Installing Creeper Gear
 

Hi everyone, new to the site and new to Cubs but can't stop! LOL

I recently purchased a creeper gear to install on my 102 and I thought it would simply bolt in place. Understanding now there might be a few things I need to change out to make it work. ie. shorter clutch drive? Could you guys tell me what I am getting myself into and maybe what is all involved in making this switch? What all needs to be changed to make it compatible? When I got the 102 someone had already switched out the 10hp with a 12hp so I am feeling really confident about hooking a tiller to the 102. Thanks :bigthink:

Welcome to the board. :Welcome2: I just installed a creeper in one of my Originals and it was a big job. I had to cut the drive shaft, and split the tractor to install it. I would assume yours would be the same.:biggrin2:

I put one in my 102, the hardest part was knocking out the pins in the drive shaft.

I broke my cub in half, glad I did, found the Pinion gear was egged out bad and also replaced it.

The drive shaft was shot on mine so I bought a new one off of e-bay that was already cut for the Creeper Gear, I also bought a new clutch, throw out bearing and spring seeing it was already apart.

I'm not a mechanic, and I didn't find the job very difficult to do, I got stuck on how to remove the old Pinion gear, but I asked on this site how to and was helped out.

Take photos as you disassemble and take your time....it isn't that hard.

Thanks everyone... I knew I had to pull the tractor in half, but never thought further than that.. Learned today about the drive shaft needing to be shorter so I might try to find one with new bearings and clutch on the other end. Sounds like it's a good time to go ahead and prepare for replacing a few things since I'll have it in half. I've saved this project for this winter so I would have time... We really don't get any snow here worth plowing. Ha! :beer2:

Download the manual for your machine. It tells how to remove and install a creeper. 102 Chassis Manual.



Pretty sure you are talking about the top shaft in the reduction drive. Is this what you mean??

Post a picture of the creeper gear unit. We can let you know if it has the correct lever for the narrow frame. The driveshaft either needs to be shortened ( if it's in good shape ) or replaced.

I make parts and can make those for you if needed.
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Jeff