Folks, I have a real problem with the differential and I thought that maybe I could get a few hints from the knowledgeable people that frequent this board.I have a Jubile tractor that will not move, forward or reverse. While mowing with it, I heard a snap when I put it in reverse and let out the clutch. It sounded really bad and the sound appeared to come from the right rear wheel. Then, it would no longer back up. It would go forward. So, like an idiot, I drove it back to the barn. Then, snap. No more forward. Again, the sound appeared to come from the right rear wheel. Today, I put the rear end up in the air with the wheels off the floor. I was able to turn both wheels forward and backward by moving the right rear wheel. Seems like the axel is okay. I did, however, noticed that when I moved the right rear wheel forward or back, there was a small about of travel before the other rear wheel grabbed. But, both wheels turned. I started the motor and put it in 1st gear. After nudging the wheel, both rear wheels began to spin. Again, in reverse, same thing. Then, I removed the hydraulic system under the seat. I started the motor and noticed that the shaft from transmission to the differential housing moved forward and backward with 1st and reverse gears engaged. So, it the break has to be in the differential housing. So, any ideas what is broken? Anyone seen this before? What a nightmare!
Thanks in advance for all your thoughts on this!
What a great place! Patrick
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