1864 Drive Shaft Lubrication

[TractorLarry]

The 1864, unlike the 1863 and other models, has Constant-Velocity (CV) joints on the drive shaft.

The manual says they need to be lubricated with CV Joint Grease every 100 hours.

It has 140 hours on it, and I have no proof that this was ever done so I figure I should go ahead and get it.

Now, I can get CV Joint Grease at Advance Auto Parts I'm sure.

The question is, how is this stuff applied? Is there a special fitting of some sort that requires a special gun?

Also, how do you get to the drive shaft on these guys?

-Larry

 

[OhioGuy]

Hey Larry,

Looks like a couple of zerks on the driveshaft.
I believe you can get to both by removing the center cover.

I attached a picture.

Sure is a fancy name for a simple device!

Curt

 

[TractorLarry]

Are you referring to the two item #22's in the picture?

I'm not entirely sure this is a correct picture. I think this shows the standard shaft-drive on an 1863/2/1. The 1864 is supposed to be different and has actual Constant-Velocity joints, a very different animal. CV joins are what you see on front-wheel drive cars, and the rear wheels of 4 wheel drive's with independent suspension.

The manuals I got from C&G, which are also supposed to cover the 1864, do not show 1864 specific pictures either, thus my quandry

I guess I might just have to take the center cover off and see what's in there!

I'll take a picture when I do.

Thanks!

-Larry

Hey Larry,

Looks like a couple of zerks on the driveshaft.
I believe you can get to both by removing the center cover.

I attached a picture.

Sure is a fancy name for a simple device!

Curt

 

[OhioGuy]

Hey Larry,

That was the diagram from the Cub website, of course that doesn't mean it's the right one!

I've run into that myself ordering parts.

I think pulling the cover is the best bet. I can't imagine how they could make that shaft drive different, just sounds like the marketing guys named it!

Good Luck,
Curt