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Old 02-17-2019, 06:13 AM
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My first ride on mower restoration is underway. I have had hours of fun with it so far. Posting a few pics of the progress.
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Old 02-17-2019, 07:56 AM
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The Transmission needs some TLC. Can anyone suggest where I can have a Heli-coil fitted, in the Columbus Ohio area.
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Old 02-17-2019, 09:00 AM
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Looks like you got a good start on it. Thanks for sharing!
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Old 02-17-2019, 04:36 PM
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Wow, you are doing a nice job! Those often don't get any respect unfortunately. Try an auto machine shop for getting a heli-coil installed, or if there is an old school job-shop type machine shop in your area, they can handle it. Even a lot of mechanics can. Just get a cost first!
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Old 02-17-2019, 09:02 PM
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Keep up the good work. That’ll look nice when you’re done.
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Old 03-08-2019, 09:47 AM
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Managed to have a Heli-coil fitted at the local AG-PRO. Great service, friendly and reasonably priced.

Everything fits and works as it should.
Next step is to buy grease or oil or both.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Old 03-10-2019, 03:13 PM
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I'm not familiar with your particular transmission bit from the looks of your picture it was grease filled, not oil. Hard to see everything, but I don't make out any filler plug so that would pretty much mean you have to pack it with grease and close it up. Most of the Peerless or Spicer transmissions I've worked on call for bentonite grease which is clay based grease and is expensive. But most any good quality grease will work, this is not a Maseratti. Some folks recommend using corn head grease which is very sticky, slick, and somewhat pourable. Since the grease tends to pack itself in nooks and crannies, you may want to consider putting grease fittings in the case so you could add grease occasionally to keep everything coated. Or another option is, you could put in drain & fill plugs and use 90# gear oil.

By the way, nice job so far, keep pics coming.
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From the repair manual...
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Thanks darkminion 17, I will pack it with grease.
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Any other updates? I haven't seen many threads of anybody restoring these. I'm embarking on a similar journey with my 75, and I just bought an 85 and another 75 that are on their way here.

I find it inspiring to see others fixing these up.
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