Hi. Name is Butch(max249).I live in Troy NY.I have a 25 year old 310- 8 that has broke a shaft in the trany.the local dealer says that they don't make the part anymore.I hate to give up on the old girl..she is a real work horse & I use her with my 40"snowblower...she can really throws the snow.I need that in up state NY. Dose anyone know where I can get the part or another trany Hate to retire her , they don't make them like that anymore.THANKS YOU FOR ANY HELP....BUTCH