Any lawn mower mechanics in the house?

[rusty ol ranger]

I got an old 149 Cub cadet, 14hp kohler, hydrostat trans, etc etc.

Anyways, an unfourtanate unloading blunder left the front axle busted. Trying to tremove the axle tonite there is a big pin (i believe the call a pivot pin) that sits in the middle of the axle the axle rides on. I CANT GET THE SOB OUT!, ive tried a BFH, WD40, heat, etc etc and it will not move.

Anyone got any ideas?

later,
Dusti

 

[LearjetMinako]

Sounds like the same pin on my Craftsman riding lawn mower. Only 1x pin that allows the front soild axle to articulate.

Question, is it a bolt or pin?

 

[rusty ol ranger]

Im sure its a pin. Theres no hex head or threads on it.

later,
Dustin

 

[LearjetMinako]

I just went outside to check mine. Same style. Its like a rivet head with a nut on the other end. Loosen the nut off and use a hammer to knock it out.

 

[rusty ol ranger]

There is no nut.

Looks like a kingpin in there.

later,
Dustin

 

[LearjetMinako]

No nut on either side? . Maybe it fell off.?

 

[johndeeregarner]

Dude, I've had a lot of trouble with cubs, what you need is a John Deere. (The real ones, not the ones that they sell at like home depot). But I see your a case guy, oh well.

If you can't get it out then you may try a nail punch and a hammer. Always works.

 

[LearjetMinako]

Heres the diagram for my Craftsman.

Also, just something I tought of, the bolt could be bent. Since that one bolt supports the whole front. Too much abuse could have bent it, or maybe the brackets.

 

[rusty ol ranger]

Yeah thats like my buddies craftsmen.

This looks like just a big ass rod pressed into there.

_________________EDIT____________

Heres a diagram of mine...

Part Number "1" is the one thats giving me problems.

later,
Dustin

 

[v-8power]

On the right side of piece number 1 looks like it could be some sort of set screw.

 

[LearjetMinako]

On the right side of piece number 1 looks like it could be some sort of set screw.

I was thinking that too. Looks like a grease point fitting to me. Maybe the pivot pin can only be pushed out one-way. It could be a wedge shape. Also look for a set screw on the axle it self. Theres a groove channel on the pivot pin that may suggest there could be one.

BFH = Big F*cking Hammer, right?

 

[rusty ol ranger]

BFH= biig f***** hammer .

There is no set screw or grease fitting.

I did try to hammer i backwards towarsd the engine...maybe i should pound it forward?

later,
Dustin

 

[LearjetMinako]

BFH= biig f***** hammer .

There is no set screw or grease fitting.

I did try to hammer i backwards towarsd the engine...maybe i should pound it forward?

later,
Dustin

Try pounding it forward. The way the diagram looks, that was the way they put it in.

 

[Copytech]

From Yesterdaystractors.com http://www.yesterdaystractors.com/gardent/messages/64565.html


Go to the front of the tractor. Get down and look at the axle. Look at the Cross Member, there should be a Collar weld to the cross member. The axle pivot pin is held in place with a small diameter retainer pin (3/16" x 1-1/4") that goes into the collar and pivot pin. That has to be driven out before the pivot pin can slide out. The retainer pin can be rusted in there and can be a PITA to get out. Remedies include: soaking with a penetrating oil, heat, and/or drilling out.

 

[Copytech]

About 2/3 down this page http://gardentractorpullingtips.com/steering.htm it shows the front axle diagram with the retainer pin location.

Hope it helps.