Blew up the rear end today - F-Body Road Racing and Autocross Forums

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I'm out doing my normal Friday morning deal and notice that there is a lot of noise coming from the rear end/trans area ... a LOT of noise.

I figured it was not good, but needed to try and nurse it along.

I've been hearing this gnarled thrash coming from way down deep and it's been getting louder and louder as the weeks go by.

I really don't feel like spending more money on this thing.

As I cruised along, the whole thing started jerking as I made turns, like spider gears were broken.

The sharper the turn, the more it seemed to free-wheel and then catch, jerking the thing forward.

And holy cow ... reverse was non-existent, but the noise was certainly there.

Shifting to ANY gear was next to impossible.

After about a third the way through, it got to the point where forward movement was in jerks and lurches.

I knew it was done!

My God .. the noise it was making.

So, I said screw it ... I'm not spending any more money on this heap.

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It has seen over twenty years of service, between me and my parents.

So I bought a new one ... sort of ...

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22hp Briggs
46" cut
hydrstatic trans

It was a customer return marked down to $1149 from $1599 after replacing the ignition switch. I offered them $800 and was loading it up 10 minutes later.

Nice!

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mitchntx View Member Profile	Jul 23 2010, 07:12 PM Post #1
Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4	(IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/banghead.gif) I'm out doing my normal Friday morning deal and notice that there is a lot of noise coming from the rear end/trans area ... a LOT of noise. I figured it was not good, but needed to try and nurse it along. I've been hearing this gnarled thrash coming from way down deep and it's been getting louder and louder as the weeks go by. I really don't feel like spending more money on this thing. As I cruised along, the whole thing started jerking as I made turns, like spider gears were broken. The sharper the turn, the more it seemed to free-wheel and then catch, jerking the thing forward. And holy cow ... reverse was non-existent, but the noise was certainly there. Shifting to ANY gear was next to impossible. After about a third the way through, it got to the point where forward movement was in jerks and lurches. I knew it was done! My God .. the noise it was making. So, I said screw it ... I'm not spending any more money on this heap. (IMG:http://www.lawmotorsports.net/OldCraftsman.jpg) It has seen over twenty years of service, between me and my parents. So I bought a new one ... sort of ... (IMG:http://www.lawmotorsports.net/newtroy.jpg) 22hp Briggs 46" cut hydrstatic trans It was a customer return marked down to $1149 from $1599 after replacing the ignition switch. I offered them $800 and was loading it up 10 minutes later. Nice! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif)

slowTA View Member Profile	Jul 23 2010, 09:53 PM Post #2
Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,290 Joined: 4-May 04 From: Kenvil, NJ Member No.: 331	At first I thought you were talking about the CTS-V!!!

robz71lm7 View Member Profile	Jul 24 2010, 12:54 AM Post #3
Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,640 Joined: 25-December 03 From: Louisville, KY Member No.: 40	QUOTE (slowTA @ Jul 23 2010, 05:53 PM) At first I thought you were talking about the CTS-V!!! Ditto. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) I wouldn't spend a premium for a JD at least a HD one. No offense to any owners but they're made at a specific pricepoint for bigbox stores to compete with units made by MTD. A JD at Lowe's or Home Depot is like a pair of Levi's at Walmart. Most of the hydrostatic drives on these level units are made by Hydrogear. I know I've seen hydrogear units under JD's that matched those under other units. I want to say I've seen the same drive on a Troy-Bilt (which is made by MTD along with Yard Machines, Cub Cadet and others).