Pretty ain't it?
Complete with new axles, this is a Freeway Flyer - it has taller gears for less RPMs at faster speeds. Even though Lowbugget screwed up and sent me the wrong transaxle to begin with, they did a bang up job of packing this one. Before I dove in, I completely reviewed the DVD I got from the Bug Me video vol. 5. One thing I noticed was the backup light switch was painted over, so I had to scrape off the paint for a good electrical connection.
Here are the new axles in place, that's after you wrestle with the spacer with a nub and the snap ring. This did come with racers and bearings but did not come with a thro out bearing. I took the new one I put on the old transaxle off and transferred it.
I couldn't wait to get the new baby in place. I forgot how much work it is, my back is hurting. Decided to call it a night and wait until the next day, after church to finish.
The next day, I put in the motor and got an old familiar noise when I stepped on the accelerator. Grinding......OK, once again I had to get out the grinder and make way for a small rubbing problem.
You can see the spot in the upper left corner. I thought that by upgrading to a 12V I wouldn't have this problem? Well, at least it's fixed now.
If I can get the wheels on tomorrow, maybe I can take it for a spin before the snow comes.
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