Pics of my new (to me) 1700 and some questions

[mackforty]

Thanks JC,

I guess when I look at the parts, I see a seal #47.
I am not sure that replacing the boot would solve my leaking.
Wouldn't the oil just collect in the boot?

Mack

 

[JC-jetro]

Thanks JC,

I guess when I look at the parts, I see a seal #47.
I am not sure that replacing the boot would solve my leaking.
Wouldn't the oil just collect in the boot?

Mack

Mack it is either 47 or 29. How does #29 looks from the outside. #29 will need to be installed from the top, but in order to do that the transmission top cover needs to come off, cutter pin taken off, spring taken off to allow withdrawal of shifter. Then you install new seal #27. You can pull #29 up a bit for inspection. Some plumber putty above #47and under booth #29 might offer some relief but will not be a permanent fix.

JC,

 

[pacerron]

Peter,
Back on post # 96 I described some cracks in the gearbox mounting plate.
As I was fixing them, I discovered a much worse crack in the mower deck itself at the rear wheel arm mount.
Hard to see under the plate with all the grass accumulation, but you might wasnt to check yours.
Ron