Transmission question?

[THEPATRIOT 0]

A friend has a 7016 ith a shuttle trans. and hates it.I have a 7010 parts tractor with a 6 speed(3 speed with hi/lo)Can we bolt in the rear end from my tractor to his?He's not concerned about the hi/lo and will leave it out.We want to do this tomorrow if possible,and help would be great.Thanks

[OrangeMetalGuy 20]

Should be a bolt-in. The rear will bolt right in, but you may need to make sure the bushing is there for the hi/lo control lever. I am guessing the shift linkage will fit right where the current Shuttle shifter is. I would expect the hi/lo would go right with it so leave it there, you'll want it later on. Basically you are removing the 4 bolts that hold the BGB to the frame and the driveshaft. So anything to the rear of that will come along for the swap.

[Bailey 0]

What you really should do is help your friend repair/readjust his shuttle. As far as I am concerned, a well maintained shuttle is one of the best drive-trains offered on these mowers. Don't get me wrong, I love my six speeds. But, I'd almost rather have a shuttle than a hydro. Once you tear one down a couple of times and get used to the adjustments, they are very convenient and easy to mow with ......

[THEPATRIOT 0]

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Originally posted by Bailey
What you really should do is help your friend repair/readjust his shuttle. As far as I am concerned, a well maintained shuttle is one of the best drive-trains offered on these mowers. Don't get me wrong, I love my six speeds. But, I'd almost rather have a shuttle than a hydro. Once you tear one down a couple of times and get used to the adjustments, they are very convenient and easy to mow with ......

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He wants it gone 100%,no changing his mind.

[OrangeMetalGuy 20]

Actually, I'd have to agree with Bailey. If my choice is a hydro or shuttle, the hydro wins. But, if the choice is a 3speed or a shuttle, the shuttle wins, hands down. Why is he so set against the shuttle?

[THEPATRIOT 0]

The shuttle keeps slipping,he can't adjust it right.The tractor is owned by a bird watching club and is used by guy's in their 80's who have a hard time driving it correctly.He and they,want a simple basic 3 speed.No changing their mind at all.