coldkubota
New member
Hello, I just joined the Forum and have already found a wealth of information. Many thanks. I've just purchased a B1550HSTand look forward to getting it operational. I have a couple of questions for the experience mechanics in the group.
The tractor was known to be "non working" ie clutch problems but I purchased it anyway mainly because of the attachments (Hardy FEL, MMM, and 60 inch snow blower). The overall condition is very good however ........I'm now finding out that the clutch problem may be worse than first thought. Apparently the tractor "'seperated" at the clutch housing while unsupported! It seems that the bolts between the housing and the engine block either backed off or were stripped out and the full weight of the tractor ended up supported through the clutch assy and pilot shaft. A Worst case repair quote from a dealer is for $3900.00 cdn.
I know a set of helicoils can fix the stripped threads and I assume that the pilot shaft is likely bent so I'll have to replace it and the clutch itself. These parts are readily available and less the $300.00. What is the likely hood that there is going to be a problem with the HST? Would the stress have been felt that far back? If I'm going to seperate everthing to do the clutch and shaft I'd hate to put it back together only to take it apart again. Any trouble signs I should be looking for? Any recommendations for parts to replace while I'm in the area?
I have a service manual and parts manual (Thanks alchemysa). Still looking for an operators manual.
Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated.
The tractor was known to be "non working" ie clutch problems but I purchased it anyway mainly because of the attachments (Hardy FEL, MMM, and 60 inch snow blower). The overall condition is very good however ........I'm now finding out that the clutch problem may be worse than first thought. Apparently the tractor "'seperated" at the clutch housing while unsupported! It seems that the bolts between the housing and the engine block either backed off or were stripped out and the full weight of the tractor ended up supported through the clutch assy and pilot shaft. A Worst case repair quote from a dealer is for $3900.00 cdn.
I know a set of helicoils can fix the stripped threads and I assume that the pilot shaft is likely bent so I'll have to replace it and the clutch itself. These parts are readily available and less the $300.00. What is the likely hood that there is going to be a problem with the HST? Would the stress have been felt that far back? If I'm going to seperate everthing to do the clutch and shaft I'd hate to put it back together only to take it apart again. Any trouble signs I should be looking for? Any recommendations for parts to replace while I'm in the area?
I have a service manual and parts manual (Thanks alchemysa). Still looking for an operators manual.
Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated.