Brought home a 149 - Page 4

vr4Legacy · #31 07-16-2016, 03:17 PM

Got the old rubber hose out and started to put in the new hardline. As I suspected they removed a fitting to put in a 90 for their hose setup. The 90 threaded onto the hard line I have, so I suspect it's a standard sized fitting. Anyone know what size it is, and where i can source one, possibly locally? I may try a local parts store.

Part 11 on the diagram below. It's only $7 from cub cadet, but then when you add shipping it adds up.

Now that I'm stalled at the transmission, I moved on to the PTO. The PO said he couldn't get it to shut off. A quick glance told me the wear button was missing and the thrust button looked gone too. I took the hood off to look a a little closer, and it looks like the thrust button broke, I already had a new one, as I thought it was missing. However, there isn't a hole on the lever for the wear button

Looks like they welded it closed?? Maybe they threaded something in. My understanding is that the wear button (I got a brass one from Jeff) just sits in the hole. So I don't know what they may have threaded in there. If it's welded up, who knows why... I assume I'm going to need to drill that out. Anyone know what size the hole should be?

Now I need to figure out how to change the thrust button on the PTO. Apparently the 3 screws on the front don't just screw right out. Any tips are welcome. Gonna go over to the technical forum now and see what I can find.

Also, the front tire seemed to fix itself... I put some air in it the other day to move it and clean it, and it hasn't gone flat... Perhaps the bead popped on. Who knows.

vr4Legacy · #32 07-16-2016, 04:23 PM

Did a little reading and was able to remove the set screws very easily. Luckily they broke free with just an allen wrench. Got both sets out of all 3 holes. I've filled the holes with PB Blaster to hopefully help get the pull off.

From what I've read I should be able to gently tap and turn with a block of wood until it pops off. I don't have any sort of puller handy.

I'll take any tips or tricks anyone has.

vr4Legacy · #33 07-16-2016, 05:13 PM

Alright. The trick is... take big swings

After watching a video I found on here, it gave me the confidence that with a block of wood and a rubber mallet, a few good swings won't hurt. Came right off.

Now onto my next questions. How do I get the old thrust button out?

Looks like the old one is attached to the pressure spring. But perhaps it's just rusted in there. Should I try to grind off the back nub?

Also, it looks like I need to replace a throw out lever. Maybe all 3. Thoughts?

There's also a tooth broke on the clutch disc, but I think that'll be ok.

JLM78 · #34 07-16-2016, 05:42 PM

heres the part number off parts tree 927 3002 37 Deg flered shourt swivel tube.

cubcadet · #35 07-16-2016, 05:46 PM

Looking good, keep it up.

vr4Legacy · #36 07-16-2016, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JLM78

heres the part number off parts tree 927 3002 37 Deg flered shourt swivel tube.

Thanks. It's the same price thru Cub Cadet. Was hoping to find it somewhere local so I didn't have to pay shipping. But it looks like I may need a throw out lever, and possibly a pressure spring if I can't get the old thrust button out.

Maybe I'll call my local Cub dealer and see if they can get them without paying for shipping.

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Originally Posted by cubcadet

Looking good, keep it up.

Thanks!
Lots of little things on this 149. But I don't mind the tinkering. Just glad the PTO came of easy and is in fair shape. Hopefully I can get it working with minimal parts.

Jeff in Pa · #37 07-16-2016, 07:53 PM

I'd suggest getting a complete rebuild kit for the PTO in addition to the three arms. That way you end up with the set up guage too.

As you probably figured out since you got it apart, you need one thin 7/16" wrench to correctly tighten the double nuts on the back.

Jeff

vr4Legacy · #38 07-16-2016, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff in Pa

I'd suggest getting a complete rebuild kit for the PTO in addition to the three arms. That way you end up with the set up guage too.

Yeah... I probably should. Just hoping to save a few $$$. But I suppose doing it right while it's out is probably best.

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As you probably figured out since you got it apart, you need one thin 7/16" wrench to correctly tighten the double nuts on the back.

Yeah. Luckily they spun off together when I turned the screwdriver on front. But I'll probably have to sacrifice a wrench to the grinder to get it adjusted right when I put it back together.

I was able to clear out the hole on the PTO lever with a punch. Whatever was in there popped right out. It's not magnetic, so maybe it was the older fiber button.

However, I can't get your brass button in. What is the size of the shaft? I'm thinking maybe the hole has a burr on it or something. I'll just run a drill through it the right size.

Up next.. I notice the front bolt is missing from the starter. I didn't remove the entire thing yet, I'm hoping it's just missing and not broke. We shall see...

Jeff in Pa · #39 07-16-2016, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by vr4Legacy

Yeah... I probably should. Just hoping to save a few $$$. But I suppose doing it right while it's out is probably best.

Yeah. Luckily they spun off together when I turned the screwdriver on front. But I'll probably have to sacrifice a wrench to the grinder to get it adjusted right when I put it back together.

I was able to clear out the hole on the PTO lever with a punch. Whatever was in there popped right out. It's not magnetic, so maybe it was the older fiber button.

However, I can't get your brass button in. What is the size of the shaft? I'm thinking maybe the hole has a burr on it or something. I'll just run a drill through it the right size.

Up next.. I notice the front bolt is missing from the starter. I didn't remove the entire thing yet, I'm hoping it's just missing and not broke. We shall see...

That the arm off and press it in using a vise. It's supposed to be a tight fit ( interference fit--small bits will shear off as it's pressed into place )

vr4Legacy · #40 07-16-2016, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff in Pa

That the arm off and press it in using a vise. It's supposed to be a tight fit ( interference fit--small bits will shear off as it's pressed into place )

Alrighty. I was about to try that, but didn't want to mess anything up. Now that i have your blessing, I crank er down