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  • @MuslimInTheUS
    @MuslimInTheUS11 сағат бұрын

    Apologies for the delayed response. We've only just had our electricity and internet restored here in Houston, Texas, after the hurricane. Thankfully, everything is now back to normal. Your video was incredibly helpful-I managed to repair everything and we're up and running again. It's amazing how much easier life is with the support of helpful people like you

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding50352 сағат бұрын

    Thanks for the kind words. I had done this repair a number of times due to the plastic idler pully. I always pulled down the mounting plate as it makes the job so much easier. I was confused why all the other videos I saw struggled mightily trying to do the repair with the mounting plate still in the machine.

  • @LOYALONESTILL
    @LOYALONESTILL23 сағат бұрын

    Hard to believe no one could cut his field. Not sure if fee to cut or payment for service were involved. Would think somebody needs a summer job to cut a field. To clean deck I use air compressor with long metal wand from I think Harbor Freight. Does pretty good job. Stopped using water hose after rust starting taking its turn on things. Nice vids as always!

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding503521 сағат бұрын

    The deal he had was with a local farmer. The farmer would cut and bail the hay and give him a %. The farmer has taken ill, and he could not find anyone to give him the same deal. Evidently, he did not want to pay anyone as he would rather ruin a $2500 cub cadet tractor LOL.

  • @terrydavenport7018
    @terrydavenport7018Күн бұрын

    Could you do a real quick video on the tension spring placement? Like a real dumb :;()) I didn’t take pictures

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding5035Күн бұрын

    I don't know when I will be doing this job again. I thought that tension spring was pretty well covered in the video. I showed where it connects on the bench @8:56 and under the machine.@ 20:44 and 21:14

  • @rmstark1966
    @rmstark19662 күн бұрын

    Thats why I use a Ryan sod cutter...:)

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding503513 сағат бұрын

    @rmstark1966 was a very bad attempt. I made it look much too difficult. LOL

  • @marshalljones9756
    @marshalljones97562 күн бұрын

    What size is the belt tensioner release bolt?

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding5035Күн бұрын

    I apologize for not mentioning that in the video. It was a 14 mm shallow socket.

  • @journeywithme_erika1890
    @journeywithme_erika18902 күн бұрын

    Thank you

  • @zeache4564
    @zeache45642 күн бұрын

    Thanks man, great video. After this I'm feeling confident I can do it.

  • @jimmybob7364
    @jimmybob73643 күн бұрын

    People stopped getting their rotors turned because the people who turn them started wanting almost the same amount as brand new rotors. I much rather spend 10 more dollars and get brand new rotors I can install in 20 minutes instead of dealing with most mechanics who almost always have shitty attitudes these days and offer garbage customer service.

  • @floydjunior7916
    @floydjunior79163 күн бұрын

    Thank you Richard. Quality video. Exactly what I needed! God bless you sir !!!

  • @MrTexasSteve
    @MrTexasSteve3 күн бұрын

    Old video - I know. Those tools are great. In that situation I just tap the wrench with a 3-4 lb hammer to break it loose. Adds shock to the bolt and easily starts the loosening process.

  • @evandromoreira4215
    @evandromoreira42154 күн бұрын

    Not many people show this trick on KZread! Thanks for sharing, friend!

  • @ProctorSilex
    @ProctorSilex4 күн бұрын

    I have some fancy slotted rotors I got for race track driving. After some track weekends, those rotors would chatter. My local shop had an old timer who would resurface them for $20 each. They were like new each time. Well worth the price given the high cost of fancy rotors. Slotted are supposed to not be resurfaced, but he had no problem doing it. I don't know whether the problem was uneven brake deposits or warping. I eventually found that slotted just were no good for my car, at least not worth the trouble and cost. Cheap rotors work really well on a light track car like a Miata. Definitely a worthwhile tool if rotors are more expensive or unavailable.

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding50354 күн бұрын

    I had never tried to resurface a slotted rotor. I enjoy having the lathe, however. I think a resurface OEM rotor is far better than those cheap rotors out of China or Mexico.

  • @kennethcolbert2921
    @kennethcolbert29214 күн бұрын

    You did a great job on it. I have the Cub Cadet Lawnmower the engine is just like your's. I have had mine for 8 years and never had a problem with it until this year do I tore into it and did the same as it turned out mind had water in it. I took a class back when I was in school many many years ago I got all A in my class the teacher made me re take the test because he thought I cheated and he watched me and again I made an A again he got pissed for more than one reason. Lol I have always liked to work on small engines my dad was going to throw away a good mower I asked him if I could fixed it before he did that luckily he gave me a shot at it 😊 and I did fix it. We need people like you to show how its done. I would love to do one myself but can't because I have a speech problem and a lot of people don't or can't understand me. I'm going to be 68 soon here. I lost my wife when she was only 59. I miss her a lot. Then 4 years later I met another woman and lost her to death as well she was 64. Life goes on but it's hard for some of us. I like to watch videos on fixing things. I have a lot of funny things about things I have fixed. Hope you are feeling good now days.

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding50354 күн бұрын

    Thanks Kenneth; for your very thoughtful post. I am sorry for both your losses. I am a little ahead of you as I am soon to turn 72. My wife is much younger than me. I would like to think she will outlive me but the way she smokes cigarettes I am not so sure. I have slowed down a lot, not posting as much lately. By all means don't be a stranger.

  • @ashimaearthsky
    @ashimaearthsky6 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much. After 36 years of used mowers I finally decided to buy new. Chose cub cadet and it's a pos with 54 hours on it. I can't afford repairs and I can't afford to find a warrantee dealer that's 100 miles away. What a company. YOU are a blessing.

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding50356 күн бұрын

    I am not a small engine mechanic, however I had to figure these things out of necessity. My first experience was with a warrantee issue a few weeks into ownership. The dealer told me it would be 6 weeks before they could get to it, so I fixed it myself. There are 4 of these machines in my neighborhood as I have been servicing all of them.

  • @paulvillano8625
    @paulvillano86256 күн бұрын

    This is the WORST tool I’ve ever put my hands on .. I followed instructions on the box to a tee and the spring get slipping and almost killed me .. the “safety” pins broke at the crimps .. I did notice the clamp jaws were a little bent when I first got it (I rented it from autozone ) but I don’t see how this isn’t the most dangerous tool ever .. there’s nothing actually gripping the spring and it’s a true nightmare waiting to happen.. I’ll use 2-3 sets of “widow makers” before I ever consider touching this piece of Chinese trash ever again

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding50356 күн бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your experience, I must admit the flimsy looking safety cables did not give me a warm and cozy feeling. However as you stated it was a rental that sounds like it had been abused. This tool is designed to be clamped in a bench vise and I would not use it any other way.

  • @user-rh1uu7cg5h
    @user-rh1uu7cg5h7 күн бұрын

    Thank you,

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding50355 күн бұрын

    Thank you for watching

  • @MuslimInTheUS
    @MuslimInTheUS7 күн бұрын

    thanks for you help

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding50355 күн бұрын

    hope your repair went well

  • @masterfulsky
    @masterfulsky8 күн бұрын

    Very helpful video

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding50357 күн бұрын

    very common issue

  • @SirD31V1D
    @SirD31V1D9 күн бұрын

    Minute 5:30 is GOLD. Today 07/02/2024, Installing wheel bearing on my 2011 ford focus I damaged 3 wheel bearings, 2 front ford and another one from a-premium. Car was left on jack stands. I did not use a disc that fits exactly the inner race of the wheel bearing and every time I pushed in the wheel hub the inner race was pushed outwards damaging each wheel bearing.

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding50359 күн бұрын

    If it makes you feel any better the very first time I used the kit I ruined a bearing as well.

  • @SirD31V1D
    @SirD31V1D9 күн бұрын

    @@richardspaulding5035 Thanks! Hahaha. I'm not the only one then. Nice video, thank you!

  • @Kalanimauimusic
    @Kalanimauimusic10 күн бұрын

    Clear and concise! Thanks!

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding503510 күн бұрын

    Thanks, in reviewing videos of brakes utilizing these clips no one was showing how to correctly install them, so I decided to post the video.

  • @Kalanilei-no9mp
    @Kalanilei-no9mp9 күн бұрын

    @@richardspaulding5035 It’s often the little details that get overlooked. Your video is very much appreciated!

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding50359 күн бұрын

    @@Kalanilei-no9mp Thanks, it is difficult to find content that has not been already covered these days. I don't duplicate content that is well done. However, when I find I could do a better job of explaining something or provide better camera work I will post a new video. Such was the case with the tangs on these abutment clips. Every video I watched just ignored them. One guy even whet so far as to cut them off LOL.

  • @MarcosOlguin-bn4if
    @MarcosOlguin-bn4if10 күн бұрын

    2011Chevy Traverse back AC not blowing 5:30pm Monday 1 of July

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding503510 күн бұрын

    I believe those vehicles have a separate controller and actuator for the back. It could be one or the other or both. I have never replaced those but there should be videos available.

  • @NaomiHopps-k6s
    @NaomiHopps-k6s10 күн бұрын

    THANK YOU SO MUCH, the obvious camshaft kickback you just explained.... WHY DID I NOT REALIZE THAT LOL. thank you so much sir your awesome! hahaha.

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding503510 күн бұрын

    An unscrupulous mechanic could sell a timing chain job anytime he wanted. LOL

  • @stephenpaul9165
    @stephenpaul916511 күн бұрын

    Buy the best and cry once!

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding503510 күн бұрын

    so true

  • @CAPTAINJ777
    @CAPTAINJ77712 күн бұрын

    Nice!!!! Good job 🎉

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding503510 күн бұрын

    The carrier bracket is often the most neglected part of a brake job.

  • @glennmckinley3058
    @glennmckinley305812 күн бұрын

    This video was a great help to me, thanks.

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding503512 күн бұрын

    Thanks, I think the job is a lot easier with the mounting plate removed as in the video

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding50357 күн бұрын

    All the videos I saw on the subject struggled to replace those components with the mounting plate in the machine. It was so much easier to pull it down and do the work on the bench.

  • @JL-ib7tj
    @JL-ib7tj12 күн бұрын

    Thank you for such an informative and accurate video. We have the XT1. I had to be creative when reattaching the spring, as it required more strength than I am capable of, but I was still able to do it. At least I can be confident it is done correctly. I truly appreciate you!

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding503512 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the kind words. Did you have the parking brake released as that would have made the spring a little easier to stretch? I am 71 and I was able to attach it very easily. In any event I am glad you got the job done. I think the job is a lot easier when that mounting plate is removed as in the video. Thanks for watching

  • @rmcm530
    @rmcm53013 күн бұрын

    Thank you, really helpful video.

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding503513 күн бұрын

    The videos I have posted on this kit have been by far my most popular. Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching.

  • @MatthewSheets
    @MatthewSheets14 күн бұрын

    How does it work?

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding503513 күн бұрын

    It is very strongly magnetic. When you hook your cart up to the ride on, instead of bending way over and struggling with a cleaves pin you simply insert the magnetic hitch pin. The magnet nicely holds the cart very well attached to the ride on. When you are done and want to release the cart just simply pull the pin by the handle strait up and out. I am now in my 70s, before I purchased this hitch pin, I had to get down on my knees to attach my cart, then have someone help me up LOL.

  • @josephcraven2840
    @josephcraven284014 күн бұрын

    Great video, I have the XT1 and everything looks about the same.

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding503514 күн бұрын

    Yes, I think the only difference is you have a manual power take off and I have an electronic takeoff. I would much prefer the manual take off as the electronic one I have will cost a lot of money when it finally fails.

  • @TiHKaL42
    @TiHKaL4214 күн бұрын

    Are you sure you pressed the new hub in far enough? @7:58 the old hub is close to the edge of the race. @29:08 the hub is a long way away from the previous one.

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding503514 күн бұрын

    I did the repair more than 5 years ago and as far as I know the car is still on the road so I must have done something right.

  • @chuckwick0182
    @chuckwick018215 күн бұрын

    Thanks dude. Super helpful

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding503514 күн бұрын

    thanks, glad I was able to help.

  • @skeedadyl
    @skeedadyl16 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much! I was about to order a knockoff one from eBay. If you get the new one, could you post an update?

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding503514 күн бұрын

    Yes, at some point I plan to get one, that will make a good video, thanks for the suggestion

  • @danherring5676
    @danherring567617 күн бұрын

    I recommend changing the speed to 1.5 for this slow talker. Great info though, more thorough than most. You actually made a pretty good case for the dice tool and the needle nose pliers! If this is a job that you're only doing once in a blue moon, one of those methods should cover it. Thanks.

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding503516 күн бұрын

    I'm not just a slow talker.

  • @KingslayerX
    @KingslayerX17 күн бұрын

    Jesus. Mine I used a 4 foot pipe still no go.

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding503516 күн бұрын

    They can be tough! I wasn't sure if I was going to get mine off, it was more than a little scarry. I did not want to use heat because of the aluminum spindle. However, if you must cut the bolt and the spindle gets damaged, they are easy to replace. You can find a replacement spindle for about 50 dollars depending on your machine. Let me know the outcome if you can.

  • @ExtremeRecluse
    @ExtremeRecluse18 күн бұрын

    I have seen some videos where an oxyacetylene torch was used to heat it until it falls off

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding503516 күн бұрын

    I have been sliding the race off with an air hammer since the 1970s. I understand they have a special tool for that now, but I am an old dog. I have never considered using a torch, but I am going to try to find one of those videos out of curiosity.

  • @ExtremeRecluse
    @ExtremeRecluse18 күн бұрын

    There is a Mexican guy a few doors down. He is a mechanic, but old school. He always takes the knuckle off. But, he knows his s#$t. I need to do my fronts on a 2013 CRV. I will get the kit from autozone and give it a try. If I am unsuccessful I will let my Mexican friend do it. I have done many hub assemblies. Just bolt them on.

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding503516 күн бұрын

    Honda is a nice vehicle; they look good, ride nice, and are very quiet. But do they ever suck to work on! I have an Accord in the shop as I am writing this reply. My nephew had it towed in with a broken drive axle earlier this week. He gave up on it after the first day and has not been back. Now I have got to finish it unless I want it as a permanent onement in my shop.

  • @connorclark1719
    @connorclark171918 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much, this is way easier than what I was doing.

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding503516 күн бұрын

    It took me a while to figure out where they had hidden the adjustment.

  • @ExtremeRecluse
    @ExtremeRecluse19 күн бұрын

    The object of the kit is to eliminate the need to remove the knuckle from the vehicle.

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding503519 күн бұрын

    Yes, the kit can be used in the vehicle, I believe I mentioned this in the video. I had the knuckle out only for visual clarity. Furthermore, if one does not have access to a bench vice, using the kit while the knuckle is still in the vehicle is the only way to go.

  • @ExtremeRecluse
    @ExtremeRecluse19 күн бұрын

    he kits at the parts stores are heavy duty that will take the force of an impact gun.

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding503519 күн бұрын

    I am sure there are kits available that are heavy duty. However, the kit used in the video is not. The kit in the video only goes for about $60 on Ebay. I have had numerous complaints from people who have stripped the jackscrew while using a power tool, In the video I cranked it by hand as you may have noticed.

  • @ExtremeRecluse
    @ExtremeRecluse19 күн бұрын

    Based upon his accent, I can conclude that this is a rust belt vehicle.

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding503519 күн бұрын

    LOL, very much so. I am about 50 miles southeast of Boston near Cape Cod. I picked up the accent from a little of both places. Right now, I have a rust belt Honda in the shop, it has been a nightmare so far. Enjoyed the conversation, by all means don't be a stranger.

  • @musicfashionstyle4251
    @musicfashionstyle425120 күн бұрын

    What's different between anti seize and brake grease.

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding503520 күн бұрын

    They are both lubricants, the anti-seize covers better and has rust inhibitors. The brake grease however is a much better lubricant. That is why I put anti-seize under the abutment clips because those are stationary. I want to prevent rust build up between them and the carrier bracket. On the top of the abutment clips I like to put actual brake grease. This is because the lubrication quality is much better. The top of the clips are in contact with the pads as they need to slide back and forth when you apply / release the brakes. Sorry I was so long winded. I hope I answered your question.

  • @TheNARF86
    @TheNARF8622 күн бұрын

    Nice

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding503522 күн бұрын

    Thanks, When I decided to replace the rear wiper blade for the first time, the only information I could find instructed me to remove the arm nut, then rent or buy a special puller to get the arm off. At the time I thought that ridiculous and knew there had to be an easier way. After I played around with it, I realized there was just enough flex available to flip the blade around, so I went ahead and posted the video. I am glad you found it and found it helpful.

  • @360nastybusiness
    @360nastybusiness22 күн бұрын

    Cheers buddy.you saved the day

  • @RichardBrister-ro3qs
    @RichardBrister-ro3qs22 күн бұрын

    Excellent video! Thank you! I've got to do the same thing and wasn't sure where to start.

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding503522 күн бұрын

    In the older machines, it was much easier to remove the tank. I could not find any information on how the remove the tank in these XT machines. Once I worked out how to do it, I posted the video. It is very rare these days to be able to post something that has not already been covered. Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching.

  • @tedrepo
    @tedrepo23 күн бұрын

    You’re a very wise man! Thank you for the DIY video

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding503522 күн бұрын

    My wife does not think so, thanks for watching and the kind words.

  • @Bo9508
    @Bo950823 күн бұрын

    Thank you for taking time to show the details of replacing the drive belt and idler pulleys. I have the same Cub which I bought used. I had to replace the deck hanger pin which hold the lifting arms for deck. This is the pin which is welded through the main frame of tractor. I drilled out the original pin and installed a hardened bolt which I had made a hole for the bow tie cotter pin. Now I have been waiting for your video which showed me how to proceed. You're the only one who actually pulls the idler pulley mounting plate off. I took it off to replace the welded frame pin. Cub Cadet does not sell these welded deck hanger pins (they are considered part of the main frame). This video has given me confidence that I can get the drive belt pulleys back in working order. The extra effort you took to get "clear, up close, detailed shots" has got to be the best I've seen so far.

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding503523 күн бұрын

    Thank you for such a thoughtful post and your very kind words. I do not like to duplicate content that is well done on KZread. In researching this job, I saw nothing that could be considered helpful to anyone. In all cases camera work was poor, explanations were difficult to follow. No one explained that you engage the brake to release tension on the belt and disengage the brake to release tension on the springs. It was a very simple step to remove the mounting plate and made the job so much easier.

  • @daveee9607
    @daveee960724 күн бұрын

    Is it compulsory to change the guides too when changing your chain and tensioner? Or can you get away with not changing the guides? Thanks! Great vid by the way. Very informative

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding503523 күн бұрын

    Given the amount of work to get at the chain I would replace them needed or not, most kits come with guides and gaskets.

  • @helfrie
    @helfrie24 күн бұрын

    Hi Rich. When working underneath old rust buckets its always a good idea for safety goggles whenever looking up ( and ear plugs for that matter to keep the rust out of your ears). The slightest tap can bring down a shower of rust. Oh, and keep the mouth closed as well.

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding503524 күн бұрын

    LOL, tell me about it. Wish you were around a few days ago when I was cleaning dirt and rust out of my mouth, nose, and ears.

  • @helfrie
    @helfrie24 күн бұрын

    @@richardspaulding5035 Well to be honest I usually remember after it is too late ....

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding503523 күн бұрын

    @@helfrie LOL

  • @greghaselhorst8649
    @greghaselhorst864925 күн бұрын

    Thanks for very informative video. I plan to replace inner and outer soon and love the tips on getting toe in alignment 'squared away'.

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding503525 күн бұрын

    Let me know how you make out. This repair was some time ago, it says 4 years. She never got it aligned and I saw no unusual wear on the tires. Sadly, she no longer has the car as a tree of all things fell on it during a winter storm. Good luck.

  • @ryantrundle7749
    @ryantrundle774925 күн бұрын

    We should be able to buy pre loaded knuckles. Bearing and hubs. Easy.

  • @richardspaulding5035
    @richardspaulding503523 күн бұрын

    Yes, they are available for some vehicles