I miss my old GT6000. Mowed 2 acres with it for 21 years before the internals of the engine decided to separate from each other :(. They were tough machines.
You did a very understandable video for all of us who pay attention. My GT6000 (92) just stopped moving. Pulley with belt move but NOTHING from trans (6speed hi/lo) does nothing. Wheels do turn. I do have a second IDENTICAL machine that I know the trans works right. THANKS to you, I now know what I need to do. Now, am a NEW SUB for you. ANYONE with words of wisdom, PLEASE comment and THANK YOU ALL especially RCG RACING!!!
Thanks for posting. I just scored one of these mowers and your video was invaluable in figuring this thing out before I even start. I also have 2 Craftsman LT2000's and one I'm going to modify but I had a chance to pick up this 97 GT6000 for cheap with 21hp opposed twin. It's a great mower but I want to build this out to, your videos are a great help. Thanks.
I came across one of these at the junkyard today and it was a lot easier to get to it from underneath. Aka if the whole engine is already out just flip it over.
Honest moment this was the 3rd time i ever tried to film it. Once 4 years ago and another 2 years ago. I just hit a to hell with it and stopped filming.
Awesome, didn't realize the rim specs. Wound up getting 5x4.5 to 5x5.5 adapter spacers for the Ford YT16 using the Hydro Gear 718-0241 from the White GT185. Shimming the alxes to fit the Ford LGT 5x4.5 hubs. Found the hubs have the same issue where that debossed region doesn't fit the I.D. of the adapter. Invested in a hole saw that will fit. Haven't gotten around to drilling out yet or even working on the YT's yet this season other than dollies to roll it around on. Not sure if you intended or what, though my plan was to try to use the trucks rims since have and amazingly the 22" rear tires level out the design when on the front axles... still haven't worked on the fit design mod yet since thinking will have to upgrade to a larger diameter axle shaft along with heavier duty steering gear box and linkages. Wishing this ELINT around me wasn't so corrupt and in malice and risky when I work on anything that can be made remotely dangerous.
Great info. That transaxle looks like what came with the $35 SS16. Didn't document since only got for the rototiller that came with. Guessing is a tough rear end. Thanks for sharing.
I can not get the hole saw comment out of my mind. That is pure brilliance to do to these aluminum ford rims to make them fit right. Much respect on the brain storm that one I will think on for sure.
@@RCGRacing Forgot to note the best cutting fluid I've found so far seems to be the new Tap Magic EP-Xtra, thanks to Project Farm. I've read other things like WD40 or Neatsfoot oil for aluminum and this Hackaday article noting how just Dykem, Glue sticks and sharpies help with cutting. Technically, Tap Magic makes a specific cutting fluid just for aluminum... though haven't used. hackaday.com/2018/07/20/sharpies-and-glue-sticks-fight-the-gummy-metal-machining-blues/
Been a tap magic fan for years. Old school WD40 used to work great the new stuff is junk. PB blaster and marvel mystery oil work in a pinch. I openly admit I have little to know knowledge when it comes to aluminum cutting and drilling so I will gladly read up on the info you posted tomorrow with Coffee.
@@RCGRacing Yeah, this new stuff isn't the old triflouroethane for tapping and that stuff was all I ever knew to use for threading. I might be behind though and this new EP-Xtra oil amazes me how well performs.
I have what looks like the same Manual 3 speed with Hi/Lo. Have you ever done a Transmission Pully Swap? I Just want to go about 30 mph. I've got a 2003 GT 5000 with a electric PTO Too. Love your Channel! I also have about 40 acers behind my house and want to build a Ghetto 2 lane Dirt Drag Strip back there. Dose anyone sell the Light Trees? Thanks for Your Help, Steve.
Been running a channel called Redneck Computer Geek for many years. This is a channel I created as a branch off from that for doing racing and off road related stuff. Not smart just good at figuring things out as I go. Thanks for coming along for the ride!
I’ve got 1 of those tractors. Put a front end loader on it. Split trans and flipped the gears on the planet to lock in posi. I’ve move at least 15 yards of dirt with it so far. Has lots of other up grades to many to list. But anyway those transmissions are very tough. Had rebuild the mounts cause it twisted the trans up under it. I should make a video of it to break it down.
Are you saying that axle can be locked without welding the diff....??? I'm getting ready to make mine a tractor to pull a gold dredge trailer up a small mountain side.that be really awesome to not have to weld em forever
@@facetious_1 yes it has a planetary gears in the transaxle. I only flipped three of them and they will lock the sun gear gives you positive traction. This way you can always put it back without ruining the planetary gears
Yes I've broken the mounting bolts and the top bracket. I put in a torque bar on it. I used one of the transaxle bolts and bolted it to the steel bracket for the counter weight. I stopped it from twisting back and forth.
whats the bore size?? i have a gt18 that uses the same trans but i cant find anything on the bore size sense the transaxle pulley is completely fallen apart i need to replace it
Late comment, but how do you take the pulley out without taking the whole tranny out? I want to pulley swap mine but the puller wont come all the way off because it hits the frame.
I've got a 1972 homelite t8 lawn tractor it's a 3 speed transmission but it's got some problems with the transmission it doesn't go in reverse or go in to second gear and i really want it to but I have no experience with transmission's if you can give some tips that would be awesome also it's got a side pulley so I'm probably going to diesel swap it
The brakes might be different and the pulley input shaft could be different. The newer one will have needle bearings in it and upgraded seals on the shaft ends.
Just a heads up Sears discontinued the sale of just about every gear in these. My prediction is very soon we will see them skyrocket in price like the 820's did.
The black one in the video? Send me an email of an offer and I will check the tank over. Some kid stuck a few rocks in it I noticed but should be fine.
I miss my old GT6000. Mowed 2 acres with it for 21 years before the internals of the engine decided to separate from each other :(. They were tough machines.
I would have got a new engine
@@spudstudios3342 Yeah at that time trying to find a replacement wasn't as easy ugg.
You did a very understandable video for all of us who pay attention. My GT6000 (92) just stopped moving. Pulley with belt move but NOTHING from trans (6speed hi/lo) does nothing. Wheels do turn. I do have a second IDENTICAL machine that I know the trans works right. THANKS to you, I now know what I need to do. Now, am a NEW SUB for you. ANYONE with words of wisdom, PLEASE comment and THANK YOU ALL especially RCG RACING!!!
Thanks for posting. I just scored one of these mowers and your video was invaluable in figuring this thing out before I even start. I also have 2 Craftsman LT2000's and one I'm going to modify but I had a chance to pick up this 97 GT6000 for cheap with 21hp opposed twin. It's a great mower but I want to build this out to, your videos are a great help. Thanks.
I came across one of these at the junkyard today and it was a lot easier to get to it from underneath. Aka if the whole engine is already out just flip it over.
All my years of doing this I never took a 633 out so that’s how you do it, wow, I need to get ready LOL.
Honest moment this was the 3rd time i ever tried to film it. Once 4 years ago and another 2 years ago. I just hit a to hell with it and stopped filming.
@@RCGRacing I hear you!
That little thing is gonna be a beast. Bolt on for the win 👍
Awesome, didn't realize the rim specs. Wound up getting 5x4.5 to 5x5.5 adapter spacers for the Ford YT16 using the Hydro Gear 718-0241 from the White GT185. Shimming the alxes to fit the Ford LGT 5x4.5 hubs. Found the hubs have the same issue where that debossed region doesn't fit the I.D. of the adapter. Invested in a hole saw that will fit. Haven't gotten around to drilling out yet or even working on the YT's yet this season other than dollies to roll it around on. Not sure if you intended or what, though my plan was to try to use the trucks rims since have and amazingly the 22" rear tires level out the design when on the front axles... still haven't worked on the fit design mod yet since thinking will have to upgrade to a larger diameter axle shaft along with heavier duty steering gear box and linkages. Wishing this ELINT around me wasn't so corrupt and in malice and risky when I work on anything that can be made remotely dangerous.
Great info. That transaxle looks like what came with the $35 SS16. Didn't document since only got for the rototiller that came with. Guessing is a tough rear end. Thanks for sharing.
I can not get the hole saw comment out of my mind. That is pure brilliance to do to these aluminum ford rims to make them fit right. Much respect on the brain storm that one I will think on for sure.
@@RCGRacing Forgot to note the best cutting fluid I've found so far seems to be the new Tap Magic EP-Xtra, thanks to Project Farm. I've read other things like WD40 or Neatsfoot oil for aluminum and this Hackaday article noting how just Dykem, Glue sticks and sharpies help with cutting. Technically, Tap Magic makes a specific cutting fluid just for aluminum... though haven't used. hackaday.com/2018/07/20/sharpies-and-glue-sticks-fight-the-gummy-metal-machining-blues/
Been a tap magic fan for years. Old school WD40 used to work great the new stuff is junk. PB blaster and marvel mystery oil work in a pinch. I openly admit I have little to know knowledge when it comes to aluminum cutting and drilling so I will gladly read up on the info you posted tomorrow with Coffee.
@@RCGRacing Yeah, this new stuff isn't the old triflouroethane for tapping and that stuff was all I ever knew to use for threading. I might be behind though and this new EP-Xtra oil amazes me how well performs.
I have what looks like the same Manual 3 speed with Hi/Lo. Have you ever done a Transmission Pully Swap? I Just want to go about 30 mph. I've got a 2003 GT 5000 with a electric PTO Too. Love your Channel! I also have about 40 acers behind my house and want to build a Ghetto 2 lane Dirt Drag Strip back there. Dose anyone sell the Light Trees? Thanks for Your Help, Steve.
For a guy that has been on the tubes for a long time i have never seen you my guy. never even heard your name. How did you get so smart?
Been running a channel called Redneck Computer Geek for many years. This is a channel I created as a branch off from that for doing racing and off road related stuff. Not smart just good at figuring things out as I go. Thanks for coming along for the ride!
You know those big Ford super dutys were lots of fun to take the cab off this is just on a smaller scale not much today is made for ease of service.
I’ve got 1 of those tractors. Put a front end loader on it. Split trans and flipped the gears on the planet to lock in posi. I’ve move at least 15 yards of dirt with it so far. Has lots of other up grades to many to list. But anyway those transmissions are very tough. Had rebuild the mounts cause it twisted the trans up under it. I should make a video of it to break it down.
Are you saying that axle can be locked without welding the diff....??? I'm getting ready to make mine a tractor to pull a gold dredge trailer up a small mountain side.that be really awesome to not have to weld em forever
@@facetious_1 yes it has a planetary gears in the transaxle. I only flipped three of them and they will lock the sun gear gives you positive traction. This way you can always put it back without ruining the planetary gears
I just put up a video on RUclips. I think it's titled home made snowblower
Yes I've broken the mounting bolts and the top bracket. I put in a torque bar on it. I used one of the transaxle bolts and bolted it to the steel bracket for the counter weight. I stopped it from twisting back and forth.
Very instructive video. Could you do a video on draining and refilling the rear axle fluid? Thanks.
whats the bore size?? i have a gt18 that uses the same trans but i cant find anything on the bore size sense the transaxle pulley is completely fallen apart i need to replace it
Late comment, but how do you take the pulley out without taking the whole tranny out? I want to pulley swap mine but the puller wont come all the way off because it hits the frame.
OK Hope you check your comments I need to know what the huge spring along the top of the frame is for mine is loose at one end
@@NubsWithGuns thank you
Nice video, your a wild dude!
I have a gt5000 with the high low 6 speed manual transmission do you know how much gear oil goes in it and what kind thanks
approx 4 qts SAE30 motor oil
I've got a 1972 homelite t8 lawn tractor it's a 3 speed transmission but it's got some problems with the transmission it doesn't go in reverse or go in to second gear and i really want it to but I have no experience with transmission's if you can give some tips that would be awesome also it's got a side pulley so I'm probably going to diesel swap it
Join mytractorforum.com and post your question. Be polite and respectful and I am sure tons of them will walk you threw it with diagrams.
@@RCGRacing ok thanks
Did you lock this rear end?
What years/brands did these transaxle come in?
You gunna slit it? Would love that vid! Going to possie mine soon, they sure are different
Is the answer "I will when I blow it up" Ok?
SO EASY TO REMOVE & Rebuild!
Gring the zink or nickel coating thats on the swivel and weld both the pins on one side boom impact rated swivel
HAHA! The day they stop letting me exchange them I will be sure to do that.
That's a pretty big trans probably pretty strong
I have one and I’m gonna swap it for the hydrostatic that’s on my john Deere
i have a 69 sears and a gt6000 with a vertical motor but both rears look the same. are they? thanks for any info. have a good day.
The brakes might be different and the pulley input shaft could be different. The newer one will have needle bearings in it and upgraded seals on the shaft ends.
I appreciate the response sir. Hope your staying warm man!
I have a gt3000 that’s my mud mower and I love that rear end! it’s so beefy
Why didn’t you just leave it in the other mower and fix the other mower up what’s the difference the gane between the two
👍😎👍
Im looking for a pulley for one of them
i got one and 3 of the Sears rearends
Just a heads up Sears discontinued the sale of just about every gear in these. My prediction is very soon we will see them skyrocket in price like the 820's did.
@@RCGRacing ill never let mine go
Anyone know how to fix my 70's era craftsman tractor with high and low range rear end. Reverse is stuck but will go forward
All my reverse gears in my 633a78 don't work as well let me know if you find number to fix it
just should have swapped the motor??????
Nah I dont like boring builds :)
Wanna sell me that gas tank RCG? I need it for a gt3000 that has a badly cracked gas tank.
The black one in the video? Send me an email of an offer and I will check the tank over. Some kid stuck a few rocks in it I noticed but should be fine.
mainemudmower@yahoo.com
@@RCGRacing will do brother, thanks!
@@RCGRacing email sent.
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Can you do a video on how to change the gear oil in this exact rear???
What oil do you put in these transaxles?
approx 4 qts SAE30 motor oil
Where do you put oil in it?
@@jtaylor9355 behind the left rear wheel.