Clutch Teaser Spring Question???????? - Page 3

william1041200 · #21 07-20-2011, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Merk

I take a manual trans over a hydro trans any day. Hydros are good for loosing power and slipping. Clutches are easier to work on.
I'm sorry, I guess not enough time has passed since replacing the one on my 104. Hydros are great for for the slow tractor duties if you have no creeper gear.

Hydros are tougher to work on in general, but try one as your own- you just might not go back. Im torn between the two. Both are equally nice, and equally evil.

Merk · #22 07-21-2011, 05:53 AM

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by william1041200
Hydros are tougher to work on in general, but try one as your own- you just might not go back. Im torn between the two. Both are equally nice, and equally evil.

My first Cub was a 149. I like my tractors to stay at a constant speed. Manual trans tractors will stay at a constant speed....hydros trans don't.

j.m.jackson · #23 07-21-2011, 10:02 AM

They will if you put a bunch of washers in the trunion to shim the hydro springs tight... <grin>

Merk · #24 07-21-2011, 05:47 PM

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by j.m.jackson
They will if you put a bunch of washers in the trunion to shim the hydro springs tight... <grin>

Washers is the first thing I've thied. I've tried a set up that doesn't use shims, bump the pump pressure up to 650 to 700 psi. Both help.....still have to move the direction/speed lever to keep a constant speed when I'm pulling a moldboard plow for any length of time. I don't have that problem with a manual trans Cub Cadet.

When tilling plowed soil with a hydro Cub....hit a low spot and the hydro Cub will slow down or come to a stop.

One thing to remember is a hydro pump is a fluid drive set up. All fluid drives will have some slippage. Hydros Cubs loose 1 to 2 horse power at the rear wheels because of the power needed to run the pump.

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by zippy1
OK, I pulled a boner move. Just replaced everything on my 122 and neglected to grease it. Should I take it ALL apart again, and grease, or is there a way to get some on the drive shaft in the tractor.
Don't know what I was thinking, did the 100 and never forgot, any suggestions?

I put a small dab of grease where the throwout bearing rides and the end of the driveshaft that goes in the 3 pin driver. The motor has to come out or move forward to grease the front of the drive shaft. I've used a product called Liquid Wrench oil on the throwout bearing. I lock the clutch pedal down and gave it a shot. I haven't has a problem so far.

Both (hydros and manual) have their good and bad points. Some like me prefer a manual trans and some prefer a hydro trans. It's your choice.

I've been pushing a clutch pedal for 48 years......good habit is hard to break (my $.02).

Main thing is you are enjoying your old Cub.

william1041200 · #25 07-21-2011, 06:14 PM

speaking of pushing pedals, it seems unreal how natural it is to push in a clutch pedal, sometimes to push a clutch and a brake. To newly own a hydro, you get confused! You know you can slow the tractor with your hand now, but your foot goes and locks it dead stop... tough to re train yourself.