Hi, Mike. I don't have any experience with the limited slip diff., but it sounds good.
It may seem like a lot of trouble, but it was cheaper than sending my existing unit to Harold or Jim for a rebuild. Just shipping alone would have cost more. The trannys I bought off ebay were dirt cheap in shipping for some reason.
From: Mike Wallace <metman glasgow-ky com>
Subject: RE: (ET) Using a John deere Transmission in the GE Elec-Trak
To: "'David Brandt'" <ev_dave13 yahoo com>, elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu
Date: Tuesday, November 16, 2010, 6:20 PM
For whatever reason, I can’t seem to login to the elec-trak website so I’ll try to respond this way. I was able to read both of your posts, but couldn’t reply on the site.
If anyone else is considering using a Peerless transaxle out of the older John Deere 110 and 112 series tractors, I’d like to suggest that they look for a Peerless model 2317. The 2317 model used what JD called “DuoTrak”, a limited slip differential. That way you might get some real improvement in sever pulling situations.
It seems to me like you went to a lot of trouble for very little benefit, but to each his own. But then back around 1990, I modified the axle shafts and axle housings off my E10 to use needle bearings in place of the OEM bronze bushings at both the inboard and outboard positions. And I’m sure there are those that would say that was a lot of work for very little benefit.
But then one of these days I’d like to add turning brakes off an older model Cub Cadet to a Wheel Horse C-185, finish converting a model 411 Grasshopper ZTR to electric power, finish remodeling the kitchen, get my abrasive cleaning and powder coating operation going, and get a ’53 Studebaker Coupe restified and back on the road. Turning 65 next month, might be more projects than I got time.
Mike in KY
From: elec-trak-bounces cosmos phy tufts edu [mailto:elec-trak-bounces cosmos phy tufts edu] On Behalf Of David Brandt
Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 5:02 PM
To: elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu
Subject: (ET) Using a John deere Transmission in the GE Elec-Trak
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I just posted a lengthy discourse on using a JD 110/112 transmission in an E15 to the "how to do it" section on www.elec-trak.com. I won't waste bandwith by repeating it here, but I did want to point out that the information is there. Some may find it interesting and/or informative/useful.
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