Hello from Marty

New Member Join date : 2023-02-28 Points : 436 Posts : 1

Hi, I am brand new to modding lawn tractors but its been a lot of fun so far! My first project is a Craftsman DYS 4500 with a 26HP Kohler and TuffTorq K46 rear end (I don't know what information yall want so thats what I have) There are two things I'm struggling with so far, first is moving the battery to somewhere else on the tractor to replace the steering column/dash and hood with a custom hood. second is figuring out the best way to weld the dif. I've heard people say you can't lock a hydrostat but I know a differential when I see one and this thing needs both tires turning. Any and all advise is appreciated!

Thanks!
MTM

Subject: Re: Hello from Marty March 6th 2023, 7:59 pm

Welcome to ATLTF!

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Subject: Re: Hello from Marty March 6th 2023, 8:10 pm

Welcome to the ATLTF!

I've read the same thing about not being able to lock hydro rear ends too and also wondered... I mean a diff is a diff so what's the diff!? Lol. Maybe it would transmit too much shock to the pump or internals whereas a belt would absorb it?

Any other takers?

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Subject: Re: Hello from Marty March 6th 2023, 9:55 pm

I think I’ve heard you can’t lock them too but honestly I think that idea just comes from people who simply don’t like hydros and want to convince everyone to switch to geared since that seemed to be a popular theology back in the Fearless Front days. RCG I think locked the hydro mudder and there was never an issue with it. I’ve rebuilt hydros before and they worked great so it’s not like you can’t take them apart.