Recent content by Rosey

Thanks everybody!

This is the sellers response to the fluid topic. "I see you have done your homework! I like that you took the time to find out before you plunged..not that I am trying to turn you off repairing yours (after all I have a transmission for sale). You are right about filling with oil and most...

Thanks Richie. Please see my latest thread to Hammermechanic.

Richie, I got this reply from the seller of the rebuilt tranny. Hi, thanks for your inquiry. The transmission was removed from a 2001 or 2002 Scotts 1642H tractor (bought from Home Depot by me) to replace the input shaft, bearings and oil seal and has been totally repaired and filled with new...

Thanks Richie. I doubt the seller will have it hooked up to the wheels. Is that necessary to test it? Does the transmission include the transaxle?

I have access to a rebuilt K51A transmission from an individual for a Scott's 1642 for a couple hundred dollars. How can I tell if it is a functioning unit?

The mechanic Art, also told me to hang on to the tractor in case he comes across another one with a blown motor that has a good rear end he could swap out for me.

Yes, I already had an independent mechanic who's full time job is care of all the equipment, servicing and repairs, for a huge cemetetery. He's the one who thought it was a gear or something in the tranny. He's very trustworthy but can't fix hydros. He did not think there was a problem with...

Thanks for giving me hope. The initial diagnosis was that it is not a belt or idler pulley, however what you say makes sense. Do you think I should have a JD dealer pick it up and assess?

Thank you for the assessment. Time to call it quits.

Thank you Richie. Here are the numbers I can see: Scott's Model 1642H Product ID # GX1442S132505 On air cleaner serial number of engine maybe 3034702233 The tractor was gone over by a skilled mechanic. He did not see a belt problem or anything else that would keep the tractor from moving...