[slingblade]

Hi everyone,

well after $200 my (free) 1650 is operational. It sat unclaimed outside a small engine repair shop for quite a few years-too expensive to fix.

It had a stripped input shaft and rear driveshaft was also worn. I bought a flexible 3/4" coupler from Princess Auto part#L-095($11.99) Qty 2#L-099($13.99) Uses 3/16 key stock and tightened them down using the key stock to clamp between the remnants of the splines.

I tried drilling the input shaft and coupler with no luck(and with cobalt bits)

Just have to modify for re-installing the fan. Although since I am in Canada I don't think it is an issue except for summertime.

I also purchased two wheel and tire assy's from P.A. @ 49.99ea the tractor was missing front rims. They fit the spindles perfectly and also have bearings.

Installed a kohler float bowl diaphragm and oring kit. $18. Cleaned out the carb and reset idle screws.

Made a couple of heavier duty hood cables. Replaced the pto switch with a heavy duty 2 terminal switch and installed a red led bulb($10 for 4)-made a jumper to bypass safety.$5

Here are a few pics some showing how it was sitting when I found it. I am definitely no expert on repairing small engines-this is all new to me this year. Man is it addicting tinkering on these..

So both units are now running and operational..total cost for both about $200 each.

Next will be cosmetic work and paint.

Thank you everyone so far for your input, it is much appreciated.

 

[coldone]

$200 well spent. Glade you got them running, you will come to love them. Very heavy duty tractors.
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PS.. The coupling is commonly refereed to as a "lovejoy" type coupling.

 

[TUDOR]

Well done!! :congrats::congrats:

My 1655 hasn't had a fan since the mid '90s when the universal seized up and I removed what was left of the fan hub. I should really install an oil cooler for the Sundstrand but 60% of its operating is at subfreezing temps. Even a long workday in the summer hasn't caused any overheating issues.

 

[slingblade]

Well done!! :congrats::congrats:

My 1655 hasn't had a fan since the mid '90s when the universal seized up and I removed what was left of the fan hub. I should really install an oil cooler for the Sundstrand but 60% of its operating is at subfreezing temps. Even a long workday in the summer hasn't caused any overheating issues.

Thanks,

Since most of this will be snow plow duty until I get chains for the 1855, you have made my mind up the fan can be deleted.

 

[gburnett]

Great idea on using the flex coupling.

 

[TUDOR]

Thanks,

Since most of this will be snow plow duty until I get chains for the 1855, you have made my mind up the fan can be deleted.

Normal operating temperature is 60 - 80 *C. Above 95*C, transmission power will begin to drop off dramatically as the oil thins. Above 130*C, the oil is smoking and cooked and needs to be changed. It's doubtfull that you can get it up that high and still move the tractor under its own power.

Just so you know what to watch for.

 

[slingblade]

Great idea on using the flex coupling.

So far so good, and since it's flexible it helps prevent further shaft wear. I'll just have to check the set screws once in a while. If they start to lose hold then I will have to weld them on, but would prefer not to.

Thank you I'll keep you posted-it will be plowing my driveway this winter as soon as we get more snow.

I need to give my 2009 Craftsman DGS6500 a break..already replaced my '08 under warranty for cracked and kinked frame, and ran 3/16" angle on this one before it started to kink. 66hrs on the first one and 90 total on this one.

:trink39:

 

[TUDOR]

I need to give my 2009 Craftsman DGS6500 a break..already replaced my '08 under warranty for cracked and kinked frame, and ran 3/16" angle on this one before it started to kink. 66hrs on the first one and 90 total on this one.

:trink39:

Push from the rear axle or frame behind the rear axle. The frame can't handle the load when the plow is pushed by the front half of the frame. There is a thread on here from this past summer showing the damage to the front of a Craftsman with the plow harness mounted to the front of the frame.

Most of the older tractors had long plow harnesses running all the way back to the drawbar or rear axle, even though the frames were much stronger than the ones used today.