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Old 10-16-2012, 07:57 PM
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Why do you have to pull the tubes? The seals go in from the out side. You need to pull the axles.
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Nice find on the 72.Looks like cubcrazy needs that muffler...
Duke is used to changing them on them there Originals.
I would do both sides whilest your in there.
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It Lives!! If this tractor really sat for 20+ years, it was more than ready to come back to life. Had to spray down the throttle/governor linkage to get it freed up, and repair the incorrectly installed throttle cable at the tower control. Spark was strong, so I didn't have to go THERE for once. I drained and changed the goo oil that was in it, cleaned the spark plug, rolled it over with the starter for 15 seconds to splash some oil around, then pulled and cleaned the carb. Little bit of varnish but everything was loose and cleaned up well. Drained and cleaned the fuel bowl, ran some fresh gas through the tank which was clean inside, bled the fuel line, and hit the key. At 1/4 throttle and full choke, it started sputtering after about 12-15 seconds and finally fired. Nary a puff of smoke. Some minor adjustments to the carb and I was off for a test-ride in the dark! Three forward gears plus reverse, and a steady idle! Charges at 14 volts. Steers and stops pretty good, too!

I think we're off to a good start. Next up is the mower deck and mule drive, then pull and repair the PTO clutch and source a PTO lever and linkage.

The 86-style muffler was rotted all down the backside and got swapped for a button-style one from the parts basket. I'll hold on to the 86-style muffler, but it would need some repairs to be fully functional.

I'm happy with my $100 investment! oops, did I say that out loud??
Congrats on getting the 72 running! You did real well!
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had the PTO clutch off in about 20 minutes! easiest one yet! all 6 screws and just a little tapping with a hammer and it was off. parts ordered for the mower deck idler and PTO pieces, got a line on a grille and the PTO lever and linkage. More scrubbing and scraping away the grime and goo, topped off the diff to see how bad the axle seals leak.

To do the seals, I would need to pull the diff cover and unclip or disconnect the axles from the differential? I'll look in the service manual to see if it's covered. Hopefully no special tools...
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Not a big deal to do seals. Pull the back cover, remove the c clips on the ends of the axles, slide them out of the tubes remove the old seals and replace them. Put the axles back in, cover on refill the rear and rock and roll. About a 2 beer job.
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had the PTO clutch off in about 20 minutes! easiest one yet! all 6 screws and just a little tapping with a hammer and it was off. parts ordered for the mower deck idler and PTO pieces, got a line on a grille and the PTO lever and linkage. More scrubbing and scraping away the grime and goo, topped off the diff to see how bad the axle seals leak.

To do the seals, I would need to pull the diff cover and unclip or disconnect the axles from the differential? I'll look in the service manual to see if it's covered. Hopefully no special tools...
Appreciate your update, Tom!
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