Gregster613
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- 273 TYM. 2009 //Yardmachines 7 Speed Shift-on-the-goScotts L2048
Hi all, I thought I needed to post that I suffered a - what should be a "minor" break down - and what is turning into a problem.
I'm on x-mas break, trimming trees at home using the loader, pallet forks, and a pallet to lift me higher into the trees. This is not a problem, it's something I quite frequently do. I finished up in the small area I was at, went to move the tractor and quite a racket arose from the engine compartment. It just started making the racket when I started it up to move!? I shut it back down, went to see what was the cause, and saw that my water pump was wobbling on the shaft! I quickly moved my rig to the garage and began to dissemble.
Yes the water pump had failed. Making much noise, but not obviously leaking. Shucks, I thought it would be a simple replacement and back up running. Should be, normally would be, and isn't! Due to being the Holiday's and then factor in Covid19 -- nothing is an easy quick fix. Grrr!
I found an exact 'parts matching number' water pump on ebay so I ordered it. It came rather quickly and I was pleased. Get it out of the box and yes it is the exact pump I need -- except -- this pump has a more robust (larger diameter) shaft than my original, so my pulley won't fit. Bummer, to say the least!
This pump is set-up for a "bolt-on" pulley, my original was a "press-on" and I don't know if parts have changed in 10 years or not. All I do know is that this WP shaft is too large for my pulley. I don't have a lathe or machine shop so I cannot change my original pulley, or shaft, to make it fit. Bummer. I did make contact with a TYM seller on the east coast and they are looking into what TYM Corp has to offer, but meanwhile I wait, and wait, and wait some more. Waiting gets old FAST.
My original pump has a shaft diameter of approx. 04.75" or 12.05MM. New pump shaft is approx. 0.625" or 15.95MM. If I changed over to a "bolt-on" pulley, then the pulley opening would need to be approx. 0.942" or 24.00mm to fit over the hub on the shaft bracket.
I'd really rather find a way to make this ebay pump work - as I feel it's a better pump since the internals are larger, they must be stronger?
I envy you guys with the knowledge, lathes, and machine shop set-up's! I know you'd have just turned down the pump shaft or enlarged the old pulley and be up and running. I don't have that ability; thus I wait for the holidays to get fully over so I can "Try" to reach some dealer whom has a clue how to get semi-regularly replace parts.
For you guys that say that's what you get for buying an unknown - I hear you and can somewhat agree. Although my TYM has not let me down seriously for 11 years, just replacing a water pump has become an issue for me. I see many, many different pumps on ebay for JD, Ford, Kubota, etc., etc. But, with patience, and waiting, I "hope" to be back to tractor operating "sometime" in 2021.
Sorry. My rant is over now, my patience yoga is beginning, and I am calm, calm, calm. I will attach some pictures since I have figured out how to do that at least. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to follow for all!! Greg
I'm on x-mas break, trimming trees at home using the loader, pallet forks, and a pallet to lift me higher into the trees. This is not a problem, it's something I quite frequently do. I finished up in the small area I was at, went to move the tractor and quite a racket arose from the engine compartment. It just started making the racket when I started it up to move!? I shut it back down, went to see what was the cause, and saw that my water pump was wobbling on the shaft! I quickly moved my rig to the garage and began to dissemble.
Yes the water pump had failed. Making much noise, but not obviously leaking. Shucks, I thought it would be a simple replacement and back up running. Should be, normally would be, and isn't! Due to being the Holiday's and then factor in Covid19 -- nothing is an easy quick fix. Grrr!
I found an exact 'parts matching number' water pump on ebay so I ordered it. It came rather quickly and I was pleased. Get it out of the box and yes it is the exact pump I need -- except -- this pump has a more robust (larger diameter) shaft than my original, so my pulley won't fit. Bummer, to say the least!
This pump is set-up for a "bolt-on" pulley, my original was a "press-on" and I don't know if parts have changed in 10 years or not. All I do know is that this WP shaft is too large for my pulley. I don't have a lathe or machine shop so I cannot change my original pulley, or shaft, to make it fit. Bummer. I did make contact with a TYM seller on the east coast and they are looking into what TYM Corp has to offer, but meanwhile I wait, and wait, and wait some more. Waiting gets old FAST.
My original pump has a shaft diameter of approx. 04.75" or 12.05MM. New pump shaft is approx. 0.625" or 15.95MM. If I changed over to a "bolt-on" pulley, then the pulley opening would need to be approx. 0.942" or 24.00mm to fit over the hub on the shaft bracket.
I'd really rather find a way to make this ebay pump work - as I feel it's a better pump since the internals are larger, they must be stronger?
I envy you guys with the knowledge, lathes, and machine shop set-up's! I know you'd have just turned down the pump shaft or enlarged the old pulley and be up and running. I don't have that ability; thus I wait for the holidays to get fully over so I can "Try" to reach some dealer whom has a clue how to get semi-regularly replace parts.
For you guys that say that's what you get for buying an unknown - I hear you and can somewhat agree. Although my TYM has not let me down seriously for 11 years, just replacing a water pump has become an issue for me. I see many, many different pumps on ebay for JD, Ford, Kubota, etc., etc. But, with patience, and waiting, I "hope" to be back to tractor operating "sometime" in 2021.
Sorry. My rant is over now, my patience yoga is beginning, and I am calm, calm, calm. I will attach some pictures since I have figured out how to do that at least. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to follow for all!! Greg