Racing Lawn Mower Project

[silver1]

I have seen the throttle on the steering wheel and right foot.
It used a foot pedal from a Snapper Comet! It was not for a racing
mower, just a Mud machine.

 

[Patrick40]

Big progress this weekend:

- Lowered rear fenders are bolted on and attached firmly
- New dashboard is installed
- New hood is installed and is much more sturdy and grounded than the previous
- Both front and rear pulleys are removed; will be ordering replacements next week
- Floorboards are lowered and attached
- Steering column is secured

Pictures to come this week!

 

[jacksmurray]

hey im new here, ive been looking for a forum like this for a while, i had a question about the old murray i have its a 1984 model 12hp riding, im gettin a 20 horse for it, i was wondering if there are any transaxles from other mowers that will fit it and where i can get one

 

[Carscw]

hey im new here, ive been looking for a forum like this for a while, i had a question about the old murray i have its a 1984 model 12hp riding, im gettin a 20 horse for it, i was wondering if there are any transaxles from other mowers that will fit it and where i can get one

Why do you want to replace the transaxle is it broke?

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[jacksmurray]

yea my transaxle got hit with something and a whole chunk of the case is missin, i can see gears and pertynear still my hand thru the hole, and it also has a crack at the bottom of the pulley shaft

 

[silver1]

yea my transaxle got hit with something and a whole chunk of the case is missin, i can see gears and pertynear still my hand thru the hole, and it also has a crack at the bottom of the pulley shaft

(One picture is worth 1000 words) We need numbers to help. Make/Model number. A lot of trans-axles will fit the chassis, but the shifter linkage is different.
LB

 

[Buckshot 1]

:smile: The hole in your transaxle could be from the reverse chain exiting the case. They usually blow the back side out. As far as the transaxle, what is the MN:, there should be a tag riveted to the case under the brake rotor.

 

[Patrick40]

:smile: The hole in your transaxle could be from the reverse chain exiting the case. They usually blow the back side out. As far as the transaxle, what is the MN:, there should be a tag riveted to the case under the brake rotor.

That's good advice, Buckshot 1.

For those of you that have been following this forum, I thank you for your interest. I will be posting some pictures tomorrow to give y'all an updated look as to how this mower project is working out. I also plan on adding the new exhaust piece very soon; I've gotten both the front and rear pulleys added (7" and 3.5" respectively). This project is really starting to take shape. Within the next few weeks, I hope to fire the motor up, add a new throttle cable, and a tethered kill switch.

 

[jacksmurray]

well guys im gettin a old craftsman for free so i guess my problems solved, but that hole was shattered it was where the pully meets the housing, it was cracked bad and really loose, as soon as i get my new mower this weekend ill start my own thread and if yall are interested in a hotrod lawn mower you should check it out and maybe even gimme some advice

 

[Patrick40]

Sounds awesome! Let us know when the thread is posted.