any toro groundsmaster fans on here?

[Turbys_1700]

I am looking at several diesel units locally. A gentleman that I purchased a Too Workman 2 years ago buys and repairs off lease and used units from golf courses. He has several 2 and 4 wd units ranging from 2500 to 3500 hours. All belts, pulleys, bearings, etc.. have been repaired and the units are in good working order. He gets between 5 and 6 thousand for those units.

 

[MultiMow]

I am looking at several diesel units locally. A gentleman that I purchased a Too Workman 2 years ago buys and repairs off lease and used units from golf courses. He has several 2 and 4 wd units ranging from 2500 to 3500 hours. All belts, pulleys, bearings, etc.. have been repaired and the units are in good working order. He gets between 5 and 6 thousand for those units.

I'd like to get in contact with him. I need both brake cables for both of my units.

 

[MultiMow]

On the 1998 Toro 325D

That is the next thing to check. A service guy told me to also check the front. He said he has seen this caused by either end / differential being loose.

The bolt is broke off at an angle. I am going to try to get in there with my mini die grinder to get a good starting point for the left hand drill.

Definitely want all the slack out. I highly recommend spraying the bolt with PB Blaster twice a day for a couple days before attempting to drill. If you don't plan on replacing the pinion bearing, I would stay away from heat. The direction of the drill bit doesn't really matter. Just drill the hole so that you can use the largest extractor possible.

 

[jrsavoie]

Definitely want all the slack out. I highly recommend spraying the bolt with PB Blaster twice a day for a couple days before attempting to drill. If you don't plan on replacing the pinion bearing, I would stay away from heat. The direction of the drill bit doesn't really matter. Just drill the hole so that you can use the largest extractor possible.

I've had good luck previously with a left hand bit grabbing whatever and turning it out. I need a new set of easy outs. I never had much luck with them. Back when I could see straight and drill straight. I had good luck getting the threads out - If it cam to that point - with left hand bits. It sucks to tap blind hole.

I was going to use a magnetic oil pan heater - do you think that will get to hot?

 

[jrsavoie]

I'd like to get in contact with him. I need both brake cables for both of my units.

Same here. If I can't get this bolt out and save the threads on the splined shaft, I may be in need of a part.

I am also looking for the hydrostat for a 1996 223D

 

[Turbys_1700]

I'd like to get in contact with him. I need both brake cables for both of my units.

Here is his web site. Good honest guy. He may not have the part but can steer you in the right direction

Mathews Turf Equipment - Used Golf Carts For Sale - Hickory NC Dealer

 

[jrsavoie]

I am looking at picking up a couple of gas welders that are not running. I was thinking of making something to run them off the drive shaft on one of my units. Any thoughts?

Would the RPMs be as high as a little gas engine? Would I need a gear box to increase the PTO RPM?

I was also thinking about making this fit my 1963 John Deere 4010 and attach to the 3 point, so the same RPM issue would apply there

Thanks

 

[MultiMow]

Here is his web site. Good honest guy. He may not have the part but can steer you in the right direction

Mathews Turf Equipment - Used Golf Carts For Sale - Hickory NC Dealer

I've spoke with this guy before... nice fella.

He had a JD 1435 for sale a couple years ago, nearly bought it before I found my 325.

 

[MultiMow]

I am looking at picking up a couple of gas welders that are not running. I was thinking of making something to run them off the drive shaft on one of my units. Any thoughts?

Would the RPMs be as high as a little gas engine? Would I need a gear box to increase the PTO RPM?

I was also thinking about making this fit my 1963 John Deere 4010 and attach to the 3 point, so the same RPM issue would apply there

Thanks

You'll have a hard time matching the RPM.

As I recall, the PTO is 1,850rpm on all 300 series Groundsmasters. The loaded output of most industrial gas engines is 3,000 to 3,200rpm.

If you used hydraulic drive, it would be easier to match RPM with the displacement offset... but it wouldn't be worth it. The difference in efficiency between gas and diesel is only 30%... which is how much loss in efficiency comes with hydraulic compared to mechanical drive.

I know a guy who has a single cylinder Kubota 8hp for $1,000... but for the same price, you could buy a decent used diesel generator.

 

[jrsavoie]

You'll have a hard time matching the RPM.

As I recall, the PTO is 1,850rpm on all 300 series Groundsmasters. The loaded output of most industrial gas engines is 3,000 to 3,200rpm.

If you used hydraulic drive, it would be easier to match RPM with the displacement offset... but it wouldn't be worth it. The difference in efficiency between gas and diesel is only 30%... which is how much loss in efficiency comes with hydraulic compared to mechanical drive.

I know a guy who has a single cylinder Kubota 8hp for $1,000... but for the same price, you could buy a decent used diesel generator.

I do have a John Deere 400. I could run off the front PTO on that. It would be handy to have a welder I could drive around. Or I would need A heavy duty generator to plug in my electric welder.