Re: (ET) Transaxle

[john j casey <jjcrmc verizon net>]

For RJ,  Jeff, Billy, Steve, Shannon and Harold.  Thanks very much for 
your responses.  Took my 1970's transaxle parts list to a competent local 
shop...tried 9 part numbers...no longer available.  
I think the parts are commonplace and one, two or some of you guys can 
rebuild a trans because you know that Deere or other mfgr. parts are a 
fit.  Harold may have a unit or two from parted-out tractors...he's comfy 
selling a trans from such tractors if he's driven them under load before 
parting
You guys have knowledge I want to take advantage of.  Having parts, I 
don't have the time for the job.  Have a small cabinet-making business and 
(with my energetic daughter) re-purpose old and discarded furniture for 
re-sale.  So much fun I can't stand it.
Thanks again and 
Cheers, Jack

On Jan 28, 2015, at 2:41 PM, john j casey wrote:

> In my large frame ET (26AE12CA) the trans making a ratcheting sound 
> while underway.  Over a two year period the sound has gone from just a 
> minor annoyance in the low gears to noise in any gear, fwd or rev.  Jack 
> the thing up with both wheels free, in gear, and the sound goes away. 
> 
> The drive motor always runs fine.  So, this is a Peerless 2318 trans and 
> as I don't think it will be long-lived,  I want to upgrade to a limited 
> slip (I believe a Peerless 2317) but may have to settle for a 2318, if 
> any out there.  
> 
> Peerless is OOB and am told parts are not available.  Before trying my 
> local shop, any advice from youse guys will be welcome.
> 
> Thanks, Jack
> 
> PS:  Plowed a lot of snow lately.  As I did his driveway a friend said 
> "that noise don't hurt the runnin' of none."  He's from Brooklyn.