It begins!

[snoel]

Sure good to see another one being brought back!

I'd be a bit nervous, putting the jack stand under the hydro filter, unless you plan to change it anyway.

Progress! It's a start, and if you keep at it, it will eventually be complete again. It's a long process, to bring these old beasts back from near final death. But, very worth it. I've just got the 169 torn down to the frame and pressure washed it today. And, the work has only just begun. I'm not rushing (yet), to get it finished, as I have another tractor to use.

[drglinski]

I am replacing the filter. A fluid/filter change is on the list.

The pin that is on the cam that goes into the plate/damper is worn.

The pin that goes into the cam pivot assembly is worn. The parts look up shows a bushing in the cam pivot assembly but I'm not sure if I've got one on mine. Can the pin that connects the plate/damper to the cam be replaced, or do I have to replace the whole damper plate?


I'm not at a full blown restoration at this point, and I'm not sure I really want to pull the rear end again to fix it down the road BUT I don't want to put down $100 to replace both pieces.

Other option- can the worn pieces be welded up and re shaped to fit closer?

Also, I need to remove one of the brackets that holds the rear end to the frame (the piece that needs removed is bolted to the rear end.) The brake arm is in the way and won't allow the bolt to fully be removed. Can I remove the suction tube to drop the brake arm out of the way to get the bracket bolt out?

Thanks for helping with all of my questions.

[drglinski]

Did a bit of work today




Installed a fan shroud. Ever since I've owned this machine it has not had one.



Needed to remove the suction tube to get out the rest of the busted bracket that bolts the front of the rear end to the frame.

Drained the fluid. I put the rear cover on loosely to keep dirt getting in there while it's in transition. No real gunk buildup, which was reassuring. No paper towel introduced inside the rear end either.





The rest of the hydro dump bypass flapper came out as well.



I've done almost everything I can do at this point. I've got to pony up and spend some $$ for some parts so I can reassemble. I'm hoping I haven't royally screwed something up working on this.

[drglinski]

Sheesh, I haven't updated this in forever.

I went to an Cub Cadet dealer and bought some parts about 2 weeks ago. they had to be acquired because they weren't in stock, then shipped to my house. That took a week (last friday). I got to where I was putting parts on and re assembling and the pics took a back seat.

Long story short, it got a new hydro flapper, new hytran, cork gasket (the replacement was actually cork) cam bushing, washer & retaining ring (since it didn't have one when I opened it up), and new suction tube (from Lew of all people) and the trunnion was shimmed per the FAQs.

Recoupling the tractor was a huge PITA. The transaxle bracket was welded back up and it made re assembly difficult. Then the new suction tube, beings I bought a shorter L shaped one and didn't keep the 15 mile factory tube, it collided with the hydro skid plate and that had to be removed. Re coupling took a good 2-3 hours to get it all put in place and bolted back down.

Long story short- no leaks (so far) it drives much better, does not creep in N (got the neutral adjust done, and it was actually easier than I thought. I could hammer the cam bracket down from the top with the fenders off beings there was access of sorts behind the cam bracket for a punch to fit) and the hydro linkage is much tighter. It doesn't drive as fast, but it's close, most likely because it had been operating with everything loose.

I still have a few things to button up, but overall, I'm pleased with the repair, and can't wait to get mowing again.