Had my 2001 Cub Cadet lawn tractor lose governing, with engine racing, and figured out what to do ... take off the sum and examine the gear, pin, shaft etc.
I was surprised to see that either because of, or after the gear failure, that the GOVERNOR SHAFT was worn to a sharp point, and finally broke in half and that's when I lost the pin, gear ... and governing.
I had ordered all of the potential parts ahead of time, so I felt pretty good, NO BRAINER - replace the shaft, gear, pin and go!
WELL ... I cannot get the GOVERNOR SHAFT out of the crankcase... I am sure it's an interference fit (I sure hope I am right on that!!!)
I have tried plenty of pulling (vice grip), and applied heat (not overly aggressive, only using propane, no Oxy/Acetylene (I do have a set though no big rosebud tip)
SO, can anybody give me any tips? I want to make sure, first, that it is just an interference fit. I think it's a blind hole, so no way to drive it out from the rear. I may try to get some dry ice and cool the shaft after heating the crankcase?
I have tried most of the common tricks, to no avail!
