bkpigs

What is the allowable backlash for the Bull gear and axle on a 1486? First I thought none, but then got to thinking about the Bull gear and pinion shaft having wide surfaces to keep the gear square on the axle. Thanks!!

Thanks!!! Hopefully get that far in a few weeks. Not enough time in the day and too many other things. But 6 months till hay season so no rush yet 😁

Yes, just the one side.

Here is the mess

Thanks, the more I think about it, the more certain I am that I am gonna pull that axle and housing.

Is there a way to check if the bearings are bad without tearing into it?

How much metal it too much in the oil? Obviously no metal is the best. I drained the transmission oil from my new to me 1486. I had metal in the plug under the passenger side axle (three in a row across the bottom) and I had some metal. It looks like from gear teeth. The plug seemed like it hadn't been removed in a long time, popped when it came loose. I should have removed it from the bucket for a better picture, which I might do tonight when I get home. Also, the second plug from the front (the one that sits up higher than the rest and is behind the trans brake) is giving me a heck of a time to remove. Is it worth fighting this one to remove or no? Thanks!!

So I double check myself with a dial indicator. I end up putting the other shim back in and even 8 in out from the bearing I'm only getting maybe a thousands of vertical play. Glad I read your comment about using a dial indicator because I would have been too tight.

Yes, makes sense to me having to remove one shim being since they are probably original in the bearings have worn down.

Check the preload according to the manual and looks like I needed to remove a .005 shim to get where they want it

Yeah, she's an interesting one 🤣

Replacing the axle seal on a 706. Not finding any gasket or o-rings for the outside retainer. Does it just rely on the tight fit between the shims and housing seal the oil in? Thanks everyone.

Lol

Too bad the prices aren't listed. Don't want to bother them for a price when just being nosey.

Thanks, radiator blew out so replacing it. Gonna use the green, just didn't know if anyone had a particular coolant that they would recommend.