First Terra-Jet Project, for a Newbie

[Goach2]

More progress;

Got 2 layers of BoxLiner on the bottom, left out the grit for a smoother finish that hopefully lasts longer.
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Finally got the spar tranny split and pulled the axle through, I had to get at the clips to let it slide off the gears, as I would have broken the case trying to separate it totally. You can see what a PO did to try and get it out originally
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Since it was so chewed, I elected to cut the gear sleeve off of it and now I know why my other one won't budge. The key has welded itself to the sleeve:
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Here's hitting it with a cold chisel and small sledge:
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Guess I will be cutting the other one off too, since I've been pounding on it for weeks...

Oh, and here's a early axle next to a later one, as you can see, the early one is a little longer. FYI...
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[allwheeldrive]

Lots of good info and pics for anyone wanting to go this in depth in a restore later. Good idea keeping the grit out of the box liner underside. The goal is to have as smooth of a belly as possible to let these machines slide over stuff when they high center. My trick has been to hit the underside with WD-40 right before I take my Coot out into the mud, the difference is night and day, almost seems like it can't get hung up.

[Goach2]

Thanks for the tip AWD, I will lube the bottom before finally heading out.

Cut the sleeve off the good axle, cut along the key this time and it came loose and can be salvaged.
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My bearings came in for the rear axle, just waiting on the seals and a few parts from TJ, then assembly can start.

I also have an older clutch brake to put in, it's a little different than the newer models, not too clear what's missing to make it work. If anyone has any pics of this setup, that would be great.
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After the axle and tranny, I will be looking to fit the Vanguard in. Anyone have experience with this swap?

[Goach2]

Still waiting on seals, Louisiana is quite the distance away...

Dropped the motor in for a look:
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I'm assuming I have to cut the muffler off and somehow get it to 'Y' into the stock exhaust. Anyone have pics of their setup they want to share?

[ARGOJIM]

I'd hate to see you cut that muffler. Is that engine from a Max?

[Goach2]

No, this is a B&S Vanguard, came off a big pressure washer. Wish I could work with it, but it'll be in the way and I need the flanges....

[Goach2]

The dipstick is pointed in the wrong direction, I had to swing it 180 degrees, which means the original bracket is useless. Tried my best to fab a new one...

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Forming some scrap: 20200229_000853.jpg

Welded: 20200229_002901.jpg

With paint: 20200229_154318.jpg

May not be pretty, but should do the trick. Left the original in place, if I ever need to go back to it. If it gets in the way, will cut it off.

[Goach2]

Finally got my bearing seals, time to start putting this basket-case together. Axle is going in through new transmission. First things first, loading up the anti-seize on the keys to avoid it seizing up again.
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[ARGOJIM]

Goach, where abouts are you located?

[Goach2]

Near Niagara Falls, Ontario.