CC 1772 Diesel Driveshaft Brass Bushing

[AL Farmall Boy]

New-to-me tractor of this type.....After changing the alternator belt, I noticed there was a brass (or bronze) bushing that almost fell out while trying to re-install the driveshaft to the engine. Without much luck from a Cub Cadet dealer or the internet parts diagrams; I decided to remove the entire driveshaft to get a closer look and so I could take some pictures to hopefully get some help on the forum. In these pictures you can see the worn out bushing and where it fits. It fits inside that round rubber type disk.....that is where it fell out of at least. I am thinking that the bushing is part of that rubber disk housing as 1 unit, but I am not sure about that. What do you all think? Also, notice the fins on the plastic fan; they are buggered up a little....will that be ok to leave as-is? I need to get the parts ordered so I can get the 1772 back up and running.

Thanks for any input you can give

[ACecil]

Welcome to OCC! Good luck with your 1772!

[AL Farmall Boy]

I know. Trying to upload them through my phone because my internet browser would not even let me make a post. I can email them to someone of that will help

[ken6x6]

read thru this whole thread. this should give you some in site on the diesel drive shafts that we all despise.

http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=25516

[AL Farmall Boy]

Oh wow.....just read through all of that. It really discourages and intimidates me though because I know nothing about doing repairs that intensive. I was just trying to re-install the driveshaft when I noticed that the bushing was worn out. It would be really really nice to do that conversion though. I'm going to upload pics of my driveshaft when I get home....hopefully if it'll work.

[AL Farmall Boy]

pictures.....

[CTRUEX]

Originally Posted by ken6x6

read thru this whole thread. this should give you some in site on the diesel drive shafts that we all despise.

http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=25516

I second a 2k or CV conversion. If you want to stay stock, be prepared to shell out $200+, and I would ditch the disconnect clutch. Replace anything that shows wear, or you'll wish you had. The 2k conversion will cost as much, but makes more sense...it is truly an upgrade. As for the bushing, the part number is 941-3004, and there are two of them, one on each end.

http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/a...1&d=1392779894

[Oak]

Welcome AL Farmall. I agree that the upgraded shaft is nice but going back stock isn't so bad either. As others have said, don't use the disconnect clutch, your like me in the warm south and we don't have to move snow like the yankee's do. The ball/bushing that wore out is replaceable on both ends and this company makes and sells them.http://www.triangleoshkosh.com/eng/p.../ball-bushings You will need part#HE1410P and the last time I purchased them they were less than $5 each but they have a minimum order. If your lucky that may be all you need.
If your going back original you need to replace all 4 rag joints at about $15 each. The original drive shaft is 3/4 OD and the ends are turned down to 5/8 OD and it is probably worn on the ends and needs replaced. If your not using the clutch you don't need a 3/4 shaft so get you a piece of 5/8 OD shaft material. You will need two new couplings that go on the end of the shaft because one is 3/4 OD and the other end used the clutch. The part number on those are 748-3001 and they are around $20 each. That is from a regular GT like a 1811 that uses a 5/8 shaft. These usually don't wear and maybe you can get 2 used ones. The last part needed will be the expensive splined rear coupler. I think the last one I picked up was $100. You may be able to have someone weld one up that would work from one of these.http://www.surpluscenter.com/Power-T...027-1-1495.axd that is what I will do in the future.

[randallc]

Welcome to the forum from Arkansas.

[Cubcrazy]

Originally Posted by AL Farmall Boy

New-to-me tractor of this type.....After changing the alternator belt, I noticed there was a brass (or bronze) bushing that almost fell out while trying to re-install the driveshaft to the engine. Without much luck from a Cub Cadet dealer or the internet parts diagrams; I decided to remove the entire driveshaft to get a closer look and so I could take some pictures to hopefully get some help on the forum. In these pictures you can see the worn out bushing and where it fits. It fits inside that round rubber type disk.....that is where it fell out of at least. I am thinking that the bushing is part of that rubber disk housing as 1 unit, but I am not sure about that. What do you all think? Also, notice the fins on the plastic fan; they are buggered up a little....will that be ok to leave as-is? I need to get the parts ordered so I can get the 1772 back up and running.

Thanks for any input you can give

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