HOW TO: Peerless 2300 Differential Locking

here is my detailed disassembly, locking, and reassembly of the peerless 2300 trans axle. if you haven't already go check out both my other detailed locking videos on the wheel horse 8spd transaxle, along with the roper 633a
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[@andrewbrinker4791]

Thanks for sharing your methods , some people will criticize the way they are being locked, but you got to remember this isn’t a 9” Ford it’s a garden tractor transaxle.

[@redzz02]

andrew brinker yeah a lot of people have different opinions, although someone may not agree with the way ive been locking these transaxles, it also shows people how to properly disassemble and reassemble. So they can lock there axle what ever way they like, thanks for the support!

[@chud327]

Great video! I think I just got an 820 in a Murray Garden Tractor... Thanks for sharing.

[@Mr_Tecumseh]

Is their any difference between a 2300 and 2350. I have a 2300 on a bolens thats shot, found a good 2350 from another bolens thats good, cheap.

[@Tennesseemountainhomestead]

This is perfect, surprised I hadn’t seen this video sooner. This will come in real handy when I ever get around to locking up mine! In the meantime I’ve been collecting all the 2300’s I can get because Peerless said they’re “obsolete” in an email reply.

[@redzz02]

They are done producing alot of our common mower transaxles

[@starpuss]

*Great Video!! I am Sure it will help a LOT of people!* _Last time i Locked a Tractor Differential was around 20 years ago LOL!_ I

[@redzz02]

StarPuss www.ToxicRedNeck.Com thanks for watching!

[@jamesyoder2481]

Im definitely using this video to help me weld the 2300 in my gilson

[@redzz02]

james yoder I’m hoping it helps!

[@RichieRichOverdrive]

Yep, just fozzy it. Exact same as an 820. You can even doc lock it like an 820

[@redzz02]

RichieRichOverdrive I figured you could doc lock it only difference I saw was the bull gear plates had notches machined in them for oil to enter the dif, ive never seen an 820 with them

[@RichieRichOverdrive]

Those shouldn't make much difference.

[@mihkus]

Got a 820 but with 3/4 wheel shafts and different differential, such a crappy 820...

[@MightyRaze]

Interesting to see the differences in Doug's and my 2300. Mine had cast iron hubs and a 3/4" keyed input and snap ring.

[@redzz02]

MightyRaze dougs original trans had cast iron hubs also. This trans didn’t go to this tractor, I was able to grind down the key ways and make the cast iron hubs work on this axle with no issues

[@MrStudabaker]

Nicely done redzz02.

[@redzz02]

Mr Studabaker thank you!

[@EugeneRCDrezgalovo48rus]

video cool, interesting story, like my friend👋🤘🤘🤘

[@ronaldritchie8916]

U done a good job sean I got to do my son hezikiah's JD that way

[@redzz02]

Thanks ronald!

[@thekaisergarage]

Thanks 👍

[@redzz02]

Skrotarn Fredriksdal thanks for watching

[@HillbillyOffroading]

Good informational video. Got a peerless 600 laying around?

[@------country-boy-------]

Kick Ass Video !!!

[@redzz02]

I hope it helped you out!

[@reesemolloy6109]

Will you do a step by step on how to replace a detent spring in a 2300 series because my shifter is stuck in gear and I need help to fix it.

[@KeystoneMotorsports]

I cant wait to grenade that cross pin in June.

[@redzz02]

Keystone Motorsports bad doug!

[@KeystoneMotorsports]

1 year later, hasnt blown apart yet

[@PaulieDetmurds]

Great, well described how-to video. Gasket, who wants to buy a new gasket anyhow!? LOL How long did it actually take you to do it all? Thanks for a fab video Redzz02!

[@redzz02]

Paulie Detmurds I hate buying gaskets lol, I could probably do one with in a couple hours, draining the oil and adding new oil is probably the most time consuming part of the process

[@victoryfirst2878]

What is the diameter of the drive axles REDZZ02 ???

[@redzz02]

1”

[@JoshKilen]

nice job, got a no weld version?

[@redzz02]

I do not

[@giverthebeans9711]

Perfect!

[@publicdesk5534]

Can you do a detailed video on lockimg a 820 perless

[@michaelm8853]

It's the exact same as this. I just used this to lock my 820 about 5 mins ago.

[@pharaohxgaming]

How well do you think a 2300 would hold up if I give it more than 3600rpm input? Trying to see if I can use the 2300 for higher speeds, like a street cruiser or something...?

[@redzz02]

They hold up go for it! Check out Mightyraze here on youtube, he just finished up a sears street cruiser with a 2300 swapped into it

[@redzz02]

He actually commented on this video down below you can just click on his name

[@runnin_a_muck5207]

Hi redzz I have a question I plan on putting some shocks on the front of my 80’s sears do you think I can use the front axle that is on it or do you think I have to make a new axle. Thanks in advance

[@Mr_Tecumseh]

Is their any difference between the 2300 and 2350. If so what are the differences. Please let me know, if you happen to know. Looking to replace my busted 2300 for a 2350 I found cheap. Both were from Bolens. Thanks.

[@redzz02]

I honestly do not know, peerless does not list separate information for the 2350, my assumption would be that it’s just a variation of the 2300 model. You should be fine with swapping them but I do not know of any differences for sure

[@dtfr69]

what oil does it require i can't find any information other than a break down diagram

[@Robbie..Ha-Navi]

i love my Dyna.. nothing keeps up with it

[@redzz02]

Thats what im talking about

[@pricetag30]

Man I’m sooooooo tired of people on Facebook off-road mower forums!Dont lock it steering will suck,you just ruined your mower….blah blah blah

[@redzz02]

You and me both!

[@craftsmancrusher207]

Hey red are 820 grease or oil filled ir can they be different

[@redzz02]

Craftsman Crusher grease, I run oil

[@craftsmancrusher207]

@@redzz02 ok thank you

[@WoodysPerformance101]

Can I run 80w-90 gear oil in my peerless 2300 series? And if so how much?

[@redzz02]

I cannot remember the capacity something tells me it’s 3-4 quarts , but yes you can use 80w-90

[@WoodysPerformance101]

@@redzz02 ok thankyou ill see if I can find the specifics on the amount

[@WoodysPerformance101]

@@redzz02 one more thing where do I fill it from I seen something on you fill it from the where the shifter is inserted but I thought I would ask and see anyway

[@redzz02]

@@WoodysPerformance101 correct, from the shifter hole

[@WoodysPerformance101]

@@redzz02 ok thankyou

[@pumplife8138]

Do y'all do awesome work come check my channel out let me know what you think

[@harryballz6358]

Why would anyone lock their ass end man? I mean unless your pulling straight ahead in competition just what is the point of doing it? I know after the ass end gets locked your tractor/automobile will in fact go in a tight line. Even at a crawl in mud/dirt/sand the unit will simply push straight ahead even when its front wheels are completely turned all the way then sure enough straight ahead your ass will go every time man..lol. Thats why we had to lean way over & basically lift a rear wheel off the ground an inch or two to turn the old Honda 3 Wheelers back in the day and its why the Gov ruled those vehicles so unsafe and forced Honda to stop selling them in the USA after all their deaths/injuries. Trust me' such a huge move was absolutely unheard of back in the day because nobody ever cared what the hell anyone rode or done for that matter back then!! They just didn't care, hell it was Evel Knievel days man...lol. In a car this can actually push the front ball joints right out, on a tractor/truck with a cast iron straight axle the tie rod ends generally are snapped so honestly whats the point unless its for straight ahead drag/mud racing or pulling so' "Why" do this? I once bought my wife a 68 Dodge GTS 340 several yrs ago that just had its Dana Sure Grip {limited slip} rear end rebuilt but they over tightened its clutch pack & it failed to release like it should do when you turn the car slow. I remember it just squealed loud as hell when the tires slid every time we turned at each intersection. Then on the 3rd day it pushed the drivers side ball joint right out but' luckily it didn't hurt anyone or anything but damn it sure blew the wife's mind, she was driving it..lol I had assumed it'd be fine till the weekend rolled around when I had time to pull the center section out and back it off enough so it released, we really got lucky as hell because it could have very easily killed somebody.

[@redzz02]

Not gonna lie man, you sound like you arent too much fun to hang around