avant 1735
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I have a rhino/service 15ft batwing, 1000rpm. I had to replace input seals and found out that the threads on the input shaft are bad on one of the side gear boxes, won't hold a nut under pressure. I have re-chased the threads with a die and still no good. I bought this thing about 22 years ago. there is no manufacturers plate on it. I have a casting number on the main gearbox (65-103-1) and a casting number on the one of the side gear boxes (65-104-1A) I am looking for a new input shaft. I have called a dealer and they don't have any information based on the casting numbers I have given them. I need help. I talked to a machine shop about re-cutting the threads and they gave me an estimated cost. I have found a gear box online that looks like mine, the a new shaft is $260.00 plus shipping. I don't want to order unless I am sure the shaft is the correct one. Based on the cost the machine shop gave me, there would not be a lot of difference between reworking the old threads and ordering a new shaft (based on what I found online). Anybody have any ideas? Thanks in advance
