How To Make An 18 Automatic Into A 23 Automatique LSE

Geno wrote: They won't fit yours Nappy, it has a whole different setup.

>( >( ok but that would look nice on mine even if it didn't fit right .....

Just a bit of sorting to do prior to uploading the next post as I have 1 wheel / tire that did not hold air. I am sanding down the rim on this wheel where the bead goes. I will then finish with the paint and reassemble hoping that this takes care of the leak.

I do not have the 2 nyloc bolts {part #908033-6 or simply 908033} these are for the spindles. The other parts I would like to get are the 4 bearings new {part #104396} these are no longer made that I know of.

I have a few front wheel bearings here. Looks like they don't exist anywhere at all, I do have a call into Heim who made them and will let you know if I come up with anything.

Fastenal should have or be able to get the lock nuts.

What is the model # on your tractor Mark? Is it a 1-600, 601, 610, or 620?

After reassembly of the tire to the wheel, I tested it in water and found out that the leak was due to a faulty core in the valve stem. I also was able to purchase a couple of the #104396 Ball Flange bearings {New Old Stock} but had already taken pics with the used before they arrived.

48.) Left Spindle
49.) Left Inner Shim .050
50.) Left Inner Shim .015
51.) Left Wheel Assembly
52.) Grease Zirk
53.) Zirk Installed
54.) Valve Stem {Non O.E.M.} I have C3 Corvette Flags valve stem caps I will be using instead of the plain chrome shown
55.) Valve Assembly Installed
56.) N.O.S. Ball Flange bearings
57.) Bearings Installed
58.) Tire Installed on Wheel
59.) Wheel Tire Assembly on Spindle
60.) Left Outer Shim .015
61.) Left Outer Shim .050
62.) Left Thick Washer
63.) Nyloc Hex Bolt {Non O.E.M.} Greased Bearings
64.) Hub Cap {New Old Stock}
65 - 81.) Ditto for Right Side

Next update may be awhile as I have quite a bit of sorting to do with the hydro transaxle and dual ag tires / wheels before I can proceed

I must say you do some mighty fine work.............

Thanks, Nappy, it is nothing anyone else couldn't do if they wanted to!

Nice work Mark.

Took some pics of the right side front wheel / tire assembly with N.O.S. bearings installed and also both wheels / tires on front.
Next the hydro trans-axle and motor {hydro}.

Oh baby.