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Originally Posted by andyw
But, when reinstalling the newer style shaft you will thank your lucky stars yu did it. It is so easy compared to the rag joint shaft, dont know about you but I had one heck of a time getting mine out.
Dont let the new shaft scare you off, if your mechanicly inclined enough to get the only one out your good enough to rework the new one. for us shadetree mechanics than dont have Sams fancy lathe  you can use a cufoff wheel and grinder. Then do your measuring, make a test fit and mark where your weld will be and give about 1/8" of slack as Sam suggested. Then just have someone do a siimple weld on the coupling.
Whala! you have a new driveshaft that is now worry free for years to come. |
Guys
The jury is still out as to how well the 2000 series stuff is going to last. We have had 2 of them fail so far. They were replaced with the CV style shafts from a Cub 1863. So far those are doing just fine. I'm convinced that the rubber engine mounts allow the engine to move enough that the 2000 series couplings slip out and party is over. I can furnish you with the adapters for the engine and the pump but you will need to dig up the shaft and fan yourself. Try the sponsors at the top of the page. The 1863 drive line is still available from Cub but you may need to take out a second mortgage to buy it.