@matthewanderson7766 Yeah, I know. I just installed this trans and wanted to see how the open diff would perform. I've always had a locked diff until now. I'm definitely going to lock it. I have a video from a few months ago ripping it around the yard with the locked diff in the MST206. It's a sideways drift machine. It's awesome.

@andrewstevenson5155 Yeah, after looking at it again, I definitely agree. The flex is probably what's killing it. I'm going to totally redo the mount and see how that works. I also used to have go-kart with this setup, and it worked well. Although it was cable operated from the center of the band. Typically, they are cable operated. I do think having a Y link would help, but you're definitely right about the flex.

@RollinMyOwn 🤔 Oh yeah, the go-kart frame I've been getting parts from had a mechanical disc brake. I know these are usually actuated by cable, but I wanted to have solid linkage. I may consider trying a foot pedal, although there is not much room for it. Also, the lever operated setup is inspired by the sports cars of the 20s and 30s like the Bugatti type 35. The MST206 transaxle I had before this Spicer had a welded diff. It was definitely a lot more fun. This is actually the first time I've ever had an open diff. I wanted to see how it would feel, particularly on the road, but it definitely ruins the sideways action on loose terrain. I'll be welding it for sure. I'm still gonna try to get these brakes working better. If that fails, maybe I'll try the mechanical disc setup.

@bradodom7980 Thank you very much. I appreciate that.

@@malcolmg405 I think that could work well. I still think the potential is there with these brakes. It seems that the orientation of the band and the linkage or cable is more critical than I thought. Typically they are cable operated. I'm definitely gonna make some changes and see if I can make it work. Good luck with your setup. Thanks for watching.

That has been suggested before. I used to ride a motorcycle every day for about 5 years, and I would never even think about riding without a helmet. This is not a motorcycle or a quad or a go-kart. To me, it's a car. Driving an old T-bucket or Model-A roadster hot-rod is just as dangerous. This doesn't mean it's out of the question, though. Certainly, as I make it faster, I will likely be wearing one. Thanks for your concern, and thanks for watching.

Hahaha, yeah, they were all over the place. Not to mention, one spindle was bent with about 3 degrees of negative camber. If you haven't already, check out some of the more recent videos of it. It has changed quite a bit since I pulled it out in this video. Thanks for watching

The transaxle is belt driven. The clutch releases tension on the belt. It can also be shifted without the clutch as well.

Thanks. Is it a complete engine or just a short block? I might be interested depending on where you're located

@@DieselFuelNetwork its a block with the crank and pistons and camshaft. it needs rings on the lower piston the bore looked ok. And the crank is a 1 1/8 and I’m in southern Maryland

Yeah, that was always something that annoyed me about the MST. The MST I had before the one I have now, I actually chipped 5th gear, so I put 6th in its place and just added a spacer to make it a 5 speed. This eliminated that issue. But I like this Spicer a lot more. It has perfect spacing in every gear. We'll just have to see how it holds up to abuse.

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I have not calculated that yet. But it is definitely something I will be doing in the future. I'm very curious as well. Thanks for watching

Hahaha, yeah, I never give it a second thought. I used to run rear 3/4 keyed bore mower wheels on the front. Just grease with metal on metal. I actually put probably 50 or more miles on that setup with routine sustained 40mph for 3 mile drives. However, I never pulled actual cornering Gs with that setup. I'll definitely be doing trailer idler hubs eventually. I also want to add some caster to the front axle. It does drive very well for how it's set up, but caster should improve the high speed stability tremendously.

@@DieselFuelNetwork - it definitely looks like it would be twitchy on the high side.

Certainly. This is one of my older videos. At the time I wasn't filming everything and didn't know how much detail people really wanted to see. Thanks for watching. I appreciate your feedback

Thank you. I actually hate intros. Like the ones that are the same in every video and you have to skip through. In my videos, I refer to the first bit as the "teaser shots." it's only what's to come in this video. I honestly feel that it increases the chance someone will watch. The actual beginning where I'm moving the tractors in the garage just seemed way too boring. But thanks for giving me some feedback, and I really appreciate you watching.

I agree completely. No laws were broken here. This is a Lawn Tractor that can legally travel on a road. Laws vary by state, of course. Regardless of whether you and I agree on what is going on in this video, I will simply have to start adding a disclaimer to the videos. I'm here to entertain, not encourage unsafe or unlawful behavior. Again, neither of those occurred here. Thank you for watching.

@@DieselFuelNetwork a high speed lawnmower is legal where you are? You are clearly going well over 40 mph or whatever speed you were going and you are telling me thats legal?? Tf

@@DieselFuelNetwork As long as it looks like a lawnmower its legal. I don’t know where this takes place or the laws but you could very much lie to me.

@James12554 that's not what I said. As far as I know, a lawn mower is legally allowed to travel just like a farm tractor. Mowers typically max out at around 7 mph. My machine doesn't just look like a lawn tractor, It literally is a lawn tractor. Everything about it is.

@@DieselFuelNetwork What are the limits to traveling? (Law speaking)

This machine is dangerous with or without brakes. It should be obvious that it slows down quickly with engine braking and shifting down. I've been doing this long enough to know the limitations of the machine and have never in over 15 years had to use the brakes when driving one on the road. Pulling it down a couple of gears will literally lock the tires. No one said it was cool not to have them. And btw, do you know how youtube works ?

@@DieselFuelNetwork You don’t gotta so defensive thats how I know I’m right and still what if you need to come to a sudden halt? And thats not even street legal so you have no say in asking “do you know how youtube works?” You sound ridiculous. And what does knowing how youtube works have anything to do with YOU PUTTING YOUR LIFE AT RISK!? You are so confident in engine braking and you probably disregard safety and laws. Not the brightest youtuber.

@James12554 I thought my response was technical and to the point. No laws were broken here. A Lawn Tractor can travel on the road legally. Confidence comes with experience. My remark about youtube is in regards to the fact that putting "no brakes" in the title gets people's attention. I don't mean any disrespect towards you, I just think if you don't like what you see, then don't watch.

@@DieselFuelNetwork Yeah I still think having brakes would be better but after all its your stuff and safety.

@@DieselFuelNetwork Yeah I saw the title, I’m not blind. Sure the video was great and everything me being concerned does not mean I don’t wanna watch the video (I kinda just quick viewed it anyway). Being safe is important (I know you know) try not to risk it more and more, its not worth playing with death.

0.43:1. I have a 7" engine pulley and a 3" trans pulley.

Hahaha, yeah, I'll admit, that was pretty stupid, although entertaining. However, the end goal was still accomplished, permanently removing the choke. Thanks for watching

Yeah, maybe. I'll be adding bearing supports to prevent that. I've put a lot of miles on one of these transaxles set up like this without bending. It's off-road and big bumps that will bend them.

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Awesome build sounds so good to

Yes, and when spinning the input shaft on these mower transaxles with open diff to check the ratio, typically only one axle spins, therefore only taking half the amount of turns of the input shaft. When I first checked the ratios, every gear worked out to exactly half what it was. So I initially thought I had a 6.1:1 6th gear, but it is 12.2:1. The same is true of an open diff on anything. If you spin the pinion gear with both sides unloaded, it will be half.

@@matthewanderson7766 Thank you

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Hahaha, that's great. That would definitely fit the vibe of this machine.

Thank you. I'm glad you said that. That's the vibe I was going for with the build. I always wanted to refer to it as the "Pre-war Grand-Prix Tractor" but that's a bit much to fit in a KZfaq title lol. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it