t20 rebuild

[boneyard05]

How much will it cost to rebuild the trans in a hustler

[hydromike]

Not to dodge the question, but that's a tough one depending on exactly what the transmission needs. Hustlers (and their owners) are notoriously rough on their transmissions once the shifters get tough to shift and the mounting cradle cracks or breaks. The transmission could need a couple case halves, a couple shifters, new bands (you get the picture) or it could just need an adjustment to get it back in use. What information do you have on the transmission? Have you had a chance to split the cases and actually take a look at the innards? We'll be able to get you a much more specific answer if we can figure out what's wrong....

[boneyard05]

I havnt bought the machine yet he says it has a kohler 440 engine new starter and new wheel bearings. Body needs some work and trans work he says. Its in jamestown in on cl. Goin down this weekend to get it for 500 unless u guys think its a bad idea. I only need the machine for deer hunting and ice fishing

[Don]

That depends on what you find inside. Seals and Orings are cheap, but bands are $35 each to reline and $100 each to replace. Drums are $200 to $300 new. The process isn't difficult and there is a how-to guide on thus site.

[boneyard05]

Ways a rebuilt one go for

[boneyard05]

Sry meant to say what's a rebuilt tranny go for. Is it worth it. Not to mechanically inclined

[micmac]

Again it depends on what's infact wrong with the old one VS the cost of a rebuilt one. Also "rebuilt" can mean many different things. What was replaced, who did the work etc.

Ill throw out that the machine you'll be looking at will require some good mechanical attention to get it up and running. If you are up to learning there isn't anything that couldn't be fixed with the help of the people here on 6X6 world. I'd recommend taking some pictures when you look at it and posting them here to get a good idea what the machine is worth and what it will need. Specifically pics of the chains, sprockets, adjusters, T-20, and tire condition.

[boneyard05]

The machine is 5 hrs away

[thebuggyman1]

Buying a $500 amphib is much like buying a $500 car.......better be prepared to sink some money into it and/or spend a lot of time working on it.
If you are not mechanically inclined, maybe you should spend a little more and buy one that is "already restored".