Colt Case Ingersoll Garden Tractors

DavidBarkey wrote: ↑Sat Dec 03, 2022 6:23 am ouch . Tell your . If I had 2 tractors , each with a Seasonal specific attachment I would not need to rush and when .

Eugen wrote: ↑Sat Dec 03, 2022 8:10 am @MattA if it makes you feel a little better, the dust shield on the new bearing I installed on the snowcaster in the same position fell off after a few minutes.

How much of a pain is it to replace this one?

Eugen wrote: ↑Fri Dec 30, 2022 9:27 am @MattA I'm assuming those are the excentric tightening bearings in the first picture? Did they seize and turned the shaft down from friction? What are you going to do about the shaft? With access to a lathe and welder you could add material and then turn it to size I suppose.

MattA wrote: ↑Fri Dec 30, 2022 4:39 pm

Eugen wrote: ↑Fri Dec 30, 2022 9:27 am @MattA I'm assuming those are the excentric tightening bearings in the first picture? Did they seize and turned the shaft down from friction? What are you going to do about the shaft? With access to a lathe and welder you could add material and then turn it to size I suppose.

I think the bearings are eccentric like the snowcasters but I have not confirmed this. Neither bearing was seized. The bearing by the pulley? has a little vibration as you turn it. The gear side? is nice and smooth like new. The gear side bearing was missing 1 of 2 set screws. Its possible the bearings may not have been tightened down by the previous owner/factory.

The parts for the Berco are still available from Salempwr and Lawn care distributors. I got a quote from lawn care distributors at about 30% discount over Salempwr. https://www.lawncaredistributors.com/parts/

Input shaft ~$22
Input shaft bearings ~$13 for both
Tensioner + the spring ~$9
Either shaft key $18

I'm debating buying the key that looks a little worn. Any feedback is appreciated...

Berco manuals are attached for anyone interested.

DavidBarkey wrote: ↑Fri Dec 30, 2022 5:39 pm

MattA wrote: ↑Fri Dec 30, 2022 4:39 pm

Eugen wrote: ↑Fri Dec 30, 2022 9:27 am @MattA I'm assuming those are the excentric tightening bearings in the first picture? Did they seize and turned the shaft down from friction? What are you going to do about the shaft? With access to a lathe and welder you could add material and then turn it to size I suppose.

I think the bearings are eccentric like the snowcasters but I have not confirmed this. Neither bearing was seized. The bearing by the pulley? has a little vibration as you turn it. The gear side? is nice and smooth like new. The gear side bearing was missing 1 of 2 set screws. Its possible the bearings may not have been tightened down by the previous owner/factory.

The parts for the Berco are still available from Salempwr and Lawn care distributors. I got a quote from lawn care distributors at about 30% discount over Salempwr. https://www.lawncaredistributors.com/parts/

Input shaft ~$22
Input shaft bearings ~$13 for both
Tensioner + the spring ~$9
Either shaft key $18

I'm debating buying the key that looks a little worn. Any feedback is appreciated...

Berco manuals are attached for anyone interested.

Buy key stock and make your own . YES replace them , just need a hack saw and bench grinder .
Salempwr was a little more expensive for the shaft , bearings and tensioner /spring . But what was there price on shaft keys . Does it balance out ?? They do , do a lot to help us with repairs .

MattA wrote: ↑Sat Jan 28, 2023 9:32 pm I finally had some time to get the input shaft rebuilt today. New shaft, new bearings and new chain side key. Assembly went ok. The bearings don't appear to be eccentric. They just have two set screws... so I just locked them down. Any feedback would be appreciated.

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I also replaced both spring loaded plastic chain tensioners. These would be a good mod for older Case snowcasters.

DavidBarkey wrote: ↑Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:15 am

MattA wrote: ↑Sat Jan 28, 2023 9:32 pm I finally had some time to get the input shaft rebuilt today. New shaft, new bearings and new chain side key. Assembly went ok. The bearings don't appear to be eccentric. They just have two set screws... so I just locked them down. Any feedback would be appreciated.

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I also replaced both spring loaded plastic chain tensioners. These would be a good mod for older Case snowcasters.

I know it is a pain , but if you can take it back apart you will see where the set screws have bit into the shaft . Taking a drill bit the same size as the set screw and drill a small pocket for the set screw to seat into . That will keep the shaft from spinning in the bearing if the screws ever come loose .

Gordy wrote: ↑Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:38 am

DavidBarkey wrote: ↑Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:15 am

MattA wrote: ↑Sat Jan 28, 2023 9:32 pm I finally had some time to get the input shaft rebuilt today. New shaft, new bearings and new chain side key. Assembly went ok. The bearings don't appear to be eccentric. They just have two set screws... so I just locked them down. Any feedback would be appreciated.

20230128_142248.jpg
20230128_134435.jpg

I also replaced both spring loaded plastic chain tensioners. These would be a good mod for older Case snowcasters.

I know it is a pain , but if you can take it back apart you will see where the set screws have bit into the shaft . Taking a drill bit the same size as the set screw and drill a small pocket for the set screw to seat into . That will keep the shaft from spinning in the bearing if the screws ever come loose .

I have done something similar but for a different reason When torqued down the set screws deform the shaft / raise some material at the contact point. So the tight fitting bearing needs to be beaten past that point when it comes time for disassembly. I lightly set the screws to mark the shaft, then a sharpie to mark (+) the shaft and bearing location. Then disassemble and grind flats 1/16-1/8" deep on the shaft were the screw will bite into the shaft.


Gordy