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Reference shot316 viewsRear mounted gear box. On left side of trailer looking to the right side.Oct 19, 2014
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Reference shot301 viewsRear mounted gear box. On left side of trailer looking to the right side.Oct 19, 2014
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Reference shot312 viewsForward mounted gear box. On left side of trailer looking to the right side. Notice that I added a steel roll pin to the front of the gear box, just in case I need to crank from the front.Oct 19, 2014
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Reference: Front gear box316 viewsPlanetary pin on left side of box (bottom of picture), drive shaft with roll pin is on the right side of the picture.Oct 16, 2014
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368 viewsPermatex 2A gasket silicone is what I smeared on the mating surfaces of the case half instead of using a gasket.Oct 16, 2014
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Reference: Rear gear box, front side.362 viewsFront side of rear gear box. Steel roll pin is 3/16" x 1-1/4". This is where the drive shaft fits.Oct 16, 2014
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Reference: Rear gear box, rear side.366 viewsRear side of rear gear box. Steel roll pin is 3/16" diameter by 1-1/2" long. This is where the crank handle connects. The zinc washer is 2" diameter with a 3/4" hole and is a tad thicker than the original one (I couldn't find a thin one). The grommet between the washer and case is 1-5/8" outside diameter (OD) and 1/4" thick so it's just slightly thinner than the original one.Oct 16, 2014
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368 viewsThe repaired pin in place. Thin plastic washer goes between the gear (front and rear gears) and the case.Oct 11, 2014
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369 viewsIndexes all lined up. Ready for the case halves to be mated now.Oct 11, 2014
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350 viewsSame thing for forward gear.Oct 11, 2014
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351 viewsBearing grease (red) applied on the planetary teeth for mating to the rearward gear. I followed the instructions for the "new" teeth so I hope this is okay for the "old" teeth. I think it should be.Oct 11, 2014
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351 viewsRepaired pin cut, ground further, and beveled. Fits in the hole nicely! Remember, the planetary ring will move side-to-side so make sure the pin isn't butted against the end of the hole. Allow for the movement.Oct 11, 2014
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347 viewsPlanetary gear in position and pin marked where it needs to be cut.Oct 11, 2014
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345 viewsPin welded in and ground. The gears are plastic and so after each weld you need to dip the pin into water to cool it down otherwise the plastic holding the pin will melt...as I found out. But the plastic didn't melt too badly and the original pin is still secure.Oct 11, 2014
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353 viewsThe new pin in the hole, ready for welding.Oct 11, 2014
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350 viewsI ground the planetary pin level and then drilled a 3/16" hole in it to a half-inch depth. I got a piece of 3/16" rod from the local hardware store, beveled the edge, then pushed it into the hole.Oct 11, 2014
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350 viewsAll the bearings are roller bearings and they are held in with the grease. When cleaning the grease and wiping the bearings they will most likely fall out so work over a soft, plush towel to keep them from bouncing away. Pack the bearings and cage surfaces with fresh grease and slip any fallen bearings back in. You should see no gaps between the bearings. Pack more grease in when they're all in and roll them around with your finger to spread the fresh grease around. It will hold them in there.Oct 11, 2014
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354 viewsThe pin is missing. Looks melted...??? Without this pin set in the case halves the planetary ring rotates and doesn't allow the forward gear to rotate properly. Oct 11, 2014
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334 viewsRearward gear with original grease. The "B" means back lift box.Oct 11, 2014
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348 viewsInside of rearward gear and planetary gear mating teeth.Oct 11, 2014
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