“Crusty” is an understatement!

The transaxle spent a good bit of time sitting in a shallow bath of industrial cleaner. Through the use of chisels, scrapers, brushes, and MANY wire wheels, I finally was able to see bright magnesium again.

The axle tubes got the same treatment. The axles themselves were in very good condition.

A few coats of primer and Farm & Implement paint later, all my elbow grease was starting to pay off!

Installed! Note: The red polyurethane mounts where eventually replaced with solid mounts.

NOT PICTURED: the transaxle got completely flushed and cleaned out, new swing axle tube packing “daisies”, new gaskets, and stainless steel lock nuts. I also installed an upgraded throw out bearing conversion kit that allows use of a more modern throw out bearing and pressure plate. While I was in there, I also upgraded to a heavy duty throw out bearing cross shaft and bushings.