Recent content by KDwyle

What I lack in skill, experience and knowledge, I make up for with tenacity. I followed the instructions for wheel movements and now can’t read my own notes. But the left wheel still would not spin freely (catch), but locked in 4wh. On first assembly, the back axle support bracket would not...

I really appreciate your advice. So instead of a new post, I will ask here. I had everything back together. The pinion did not line up automatically. But after finding the correct position by moving the backlash bolt along with unknown axle movement, I heard it sync in place and the bracket...

Again, thank you so much for your help. The only thing broken was the link from the pinion to the propeller shaft. I take it that is its purpose to protect the other shafts. Assuming everything goes back together without incident, all will be good. And I had no problem driving the tractor in 2wh...

Thanks. Yes it is on the propeller shaft. So you have convinced me to give it a shot. As suspected I will have to remove the bottom plate from the frame. With locktite on the bolts (part of the hole in the motor issue), I will need to take the tractor up to my garage to access air tools. If I...

Are you saying that I can replace the shaft without having to drop the axle case? Would I not need tools to measure the backlash when reinstalling? Or do I not have to mess with the pinion and front bevel while just replacing the drive shaft and coupling? I will look at that option to see what...

So to sum up for now, you guys were quite correct (I assumed as much). After figuring out the restriction on the cover over the bevel shaft, I found the drive shaft had snapped inside the linkage (pics). Without further investigation save spinning the wheels to see if any axle or pinion bevels...

Thanks so much guys. Your descriptions are quire valuable. I stopped immediately, but my big mistake was to raise the tractor with the loader so I could get under to find the issue. However, I have been able to carefully jack it all back up in place, heard/felt the gears mess and the steering...

So the second time loose bolts have caused me headaches. The two bolts that hold the back side of the front axle worked totally out before I could realize an issue (the wheels would not turn)... Working in the dark didn't help either. However, I dumped the 'full' load of dirt and jacked the...