How To Make An 18 Automatic Into A 23 Automatique LSE

Yes, I was not able to get the 5959 seal for the shaft; but I did use a new replacement not pictured. Next is the axle seals.

Does anyone know what the purpose of the allen set screw is, that is near the needle bearing in the lower part of the first pic, and just right of the right needle bearing in the second pic?

Found out that the set screw is just a plug, it serves no purpose. This was told to me by the gentleman who designed the forward-swept axle that Wheel Horse liked and used.

23 AUTOMATIC LSE wrote: Does anyone know what the purpose of the allen set screw is, that is near the needle bearing in the lower part of the first pic, and just right of the right needle bearing in the second pic?

Found out that the set screw is just a plug, it serves no purpose. This was told to me by the gentleman who designed the forward-swept axle that Wheel Horse liked and used.

now that's what I call going to the source or the horses mouth............

23 AUTOMATIC LSE wrote: 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 was surfing through eBay and saw the part # for this bearing, I could not believe the price... ... until I noticed it said SET OF 4 I also noticed it was a Buy-It-Now so knowing I only needed 2 more for a full set to complete the front of the resto-mod I "Bought-It-Then" as opposed to trying to buy just 2. The 2 remaining New Old Stock bearings will be spares.

I still need the 2 nyloc bolts {part #908033-6 or simply 908033}, I am just using non OEM until???

Transaxle Assembly (continued)

101.) 1-1/8" Axle Seal
102.) RH Transaxle Case Opening
103.) Installing seal {This bolt through method did not work, so I ended up just using an inverted socket and board then tapping seals in}
104.) LH Transaxle Case Opening
105.) Seals installed
106.) Extra Long Axles {Non-O.E.M. for Duals}
107.) Axle Gears {not shown}
108. Gear installed on Axle
109.) Snap Ring
110.) Installed
111.) End Caps
112.) Installed
113.) 11 Tooth Pinion Gears
114.) 43 Tooth Differential Ring Gear
115.) Installed
116.) Bolts/Lock-nuts Differential
117.) Assembled {not shown}
118.) Intermediate Gear Assembly 11T/46Tooth with Thrust washer
119.) Shaft, 20T/44Tooth Gears, Woodruff Keys and Snap Rings
120.) {Sub} Assembled
121.) Gears, Differential and RH Axle Installed in RH Transaxle Case
112.) Transaxle Case Gasket
113.) Sealer
114.) Gasket Installed
115.) Sealer
116.) LH Transaxle Case Installed to RH Transaxle Case
117.) Transaxle Bolts
118.) Installed
119.) Transaxle Filter Assembly
120.) Installed
121.) Dipstick Nipple {not shown}
122.) Installed

P.S. some "Not Shown" pics were accidently deleted from my phone, so I was unable to attach. The Oil Drain Plug also is in this part but I had already used max file upload.

wow really really nice work.........looks great.............

Very sweet. Awesome work Mark.

Great job!

Thanks for the compliments gentlemen, here is the oil drain plug.

123.) Oil Drain Plug
124.) Drain Hole
125.) Installed

I am currently working on the hydro motor. Just sort of taking a bit more time on this as it is my first.

Upon inspection, after disassembling the hydro motor, I noticed that the valve plate and the slippers were worn and scratched. I had disassembled another motor from a parts tractor I had, and the valve plate was much better; however, I did not use an arbor press to remove the shaft and the method I used damaged the back side of the valve plate. This was very unfortunate as it could have been reconditioned and reused. I also had a motor from a D-180 that I am parting out, so I decided to have a go at disassembling it and inspecting the valve plate and slippers. Well, I could hardly believe what I saw... to be continued! No, it was impeccable and the slippers were not only scratch free, they had really sharp edges on them, no rounding at all. I also was able to salvage a perfect "O"-Ring for the bearing to cover plate and one for the shaft. I still have a bit of cleaning to do to the parts and some inspecting of the valves then it should be ready to begin reassembly. I have not taken any pictures yet but I will try to get some and post them in the next update.