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    4wd broken shaft L3830

    Not sure if I was clear based on the replies. I removed the thin metal tube sleeve by removing the two phillips head screws. I them removed the two roll pins in the two inches sleeves that hold the short shaft that is between the oil pans and removed the shaft. The shaft that is in the...
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    4wd broken shaft L3830

    I pulled a bonehead move recently. I drove my L3830 in 4wd in high gear. Didn't do it on purpose, just getting old and forgetful. I removed the shaft that runs between the oil pan and found the shaft running back to the trans was broken off just behind the sleeve for the short shaft. My...
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    4WD won't engage L3830

    Looked at the roll pin. It's fine. I took a look at the front shaft. I slid the covers back and turned it by hand and the front wheels operated properly. 6-8 inches from the rear of the front shaft there is bolt with loose pin in it. I removed the bolt and could see more of the shaft ( or...
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    4WD won't engage L3830

    Dan, no go on the easy shift attempt. It feels like the shift shaft is moving but there is nothing inside moving. It had been difficult to shift, but now it's easy. That makes me think that the shift rod inside has come loose. Any ideas? Mark
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    4WD won't engage L3830

    I have a L3830 with 500 hrs on it. The 4wd drive just quit working. I don't have any idea of what's wrong. The linkage is good, not bent and appears to shift in trans. The front wheels turn without noise or friction. I did run it in high gear in 4wd the day before but it ran fine for a day...