International 154 Cub Lo Boy

Martin Reece · May 7, 2022

Looking for advice on changing a rear crankshaft seal. Can this be done without removing the engine? Also ,what mower did these use? Woods? It is a 60 3 blade. Can someone recommend a supplier for a new spindle?
Thanks
Cheers
Martin

Martin Reece · May 7, 2022

Another question.. How to troubleshoot a non charging starter generator? Starts good, just not charging.
Thanks CheersMartin

Charlie M · May 7, 2022

Could be a Woods or an IH model mower but don't know if IH made them or someone made them and put a IH sign on them. I have a 184 which is 2 models newer than yours and the mower says IH. To change the rear seal if you have room to work you can change the seal while the motor is still on the tractor. You will have to get it up in the air so you can work under it unless you want to tear apart most of the tractor. Mine has an electric PTO next to the clutch so maybe you have room enough to work since yours doesn't have the feature. May be just easier to lift out the motor.

John M · May 7, 2022

You can do it without pulling the engine, but it would be just as easy, if not easier to pull it. If its the IH mower, its made by Danco, and has Danco on the spindle housings. I havent seen any new parts, except bearings and blades. Maybe Hamilton Bobs has them.

Steve@Advance · May 7, 2022

As for the rear engine seal, you will be glad you just pulled the engine. Not sure but that may be the only way.

A seriously leaking rear seal is usually an indication there are deeper engine problems. Loose main bearings, and an engine with excess blow by will cause oil leaks. Many times replacing just the seal will result in a temporary fix or failure to stop the leak.

Sometimes a minor leak can just be lived with, or be reduced by running the oil level slightly low. Be sure the level is not too high or gas contaminated.

As for the generator, if the start feature works, that proves the generator/starter is good. Most likely the field contacts in the regulator need to be cleaned. The best way to clean them is with a points file, a special thin file that will fit in the gap to dress the surface. Don't use sand paper! Try to save your original regulator if possible, the new ones are not near the same quality.

Martin Reece · May 7, 2022

Thanks gentlemen
Hamilton Bobs looks like my best bet.
As far as the oil seal, I agree its better to just pull the engine.. it doesnt have any blow by.
Thanks for all the help
Cheers
Martin

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