drglinski Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 I was moving my pop up camper around on Friday with my 147 and was pushing it backwards, felt the hydro lever give, then it freewheeled. Movement from the lever didn't move the machine. 99% of the time the driveshaft pin snaps right at the flywheel. No problem; I've got more pins. Pull the driveshaft shield off and pin looks good. Hmm.....pulled the access cover on the fenders and found this Trunnion arm exited the chat. 🤦. Thankfully I think I can get to repairing it with just pulling the fenders, AND I found the springs and keepers in the yard. -sigh- 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 A couple pieces of key stock and a good welder and you will wonder how you ever drove that jerky thing before!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drglinski Posted August 9, 2022 Author Share Posted August 9, 2022 I have a replacement square piece coming in the mail. Cut off what's left of the old one and have someone weld the new one on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Plow Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 For that break the replacement square is worth it. Use both new springs and new pin ends....they wear too. No use doing it half way when you are this far. Makes a HUGE difference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Plow Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 BTW, that trunion arm looks to have worn very crooked. It helps to shim the triangular control plate on the shaft with machine washers so it doesn't flop around and wear crooked. Also makes a big difference in the "precise" feel you get at the SR lever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drglinski Posted August 9, 2022 Author Share Posted August 9, 2022 Thanks for the tips. Not that long ago- 5 to 8 years or so- I pulled the rear and replaced all the rear end fluid with hytran, did the cork gasket, shimmed up the control plate like you suggested and put all new springs and pin ends in it. I just hope my welding guy knows what he's doing as I don't have a welder yet. (Going to wrap a cold wet towel around the trunnion arm to keep the seal from overheating). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Plow Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 It will be fine, easy to keep heat off seal, it's a long ways away. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drglinski Posted August 11, 2022 Author Share Posted August 11, 2022 Thanks Mr Plow. I'll keep the thread updated on progress 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drglinski Posted August 12, 2022 Author Share Posted August 12, 2022 A friend of mine who has more experience welding than I do welded up a bracket for me today. He's not proud of the appearance, however, I'm more concerned about the structural integrity since it won't really be seen. It felt secure so I'm not worried about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Plow Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Back in business! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR.EVIL Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Somebody had done a First Rate repair on that trunnion on my 982 before I got it, drilled two small holes and put a 1/8th inch diameter cotterpin towards the outside of the lever. When it broke luckily I didn't hit anything. I cut a replacement block from 1/4" thk steel and welded it on the lever. That's been about 20 years ago and it's still working fine. It's tough making square cornered holes but a small triangular file makes them O-K. It's amazing what wears out first on these old Cub Cadets! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drglinski Posted August 27, 2022 Author Share Posted August 27, 2022 Here we are a few weeks later: Tractor drives fine mowing. Used it to push my 3000 lb camper around and so far so good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbh31118 Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 I so need to do this repair on my wifes 782. The parts are getting worn pretty bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Plow Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Go for it! One of the best "make it operate better" repairs you can make on a hydro Cub Cadet! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drglinski Posted August 30, 2022 Author Share Posted August 30, 2022 On 8/28/2022 at 11:30 AM, fbh31118 said: I so need to do this repair on my wifes 782. The parts are getting worn pretty bad. It really wasn't too hard to do. Between both of us (my cutting of the old and squaring the new) and him welding it on we got it figured out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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