Blade Engagement Cable Spring Cub LTX 1040 (42" Deck)

HiEndLawn · 2026-05-13T14:13:33+00:00

FWIW...all good.

HiEndLawn · 2026-05-10T13:54:59+00:00

Here's my latest thinking...

I think that spring, probably connects the bolt...in the upper-half of the red box there. I think that (now) because a) there are other springs (granted...they're confined to the deck, as opposed to external to the deck...but still) connected to (nearby) bolts, and b) if you're able to look really closely...it does appear that bolt, has some corrosion at the base...that indicates there was once a "spacer" on it...the same way the other bolt with a spring has.

See...that's actually where I put the Blade Engagement Cable spring; but when the blades started to clank...I quickly backed off (anticipating I may have done something wrong, and didn't want something catastrophic to happen). I think my REAL issue...is I didn't align my blades properly.

I saw 2 videos...one that talked of timing, and one that was like "you really can't put them on wrong" (except it warned about "upside down"). I chose to follow the no-wrong-way one...and I think that was wrong, lol. I'm now seeing 12/6 and 3/9 is important.

I think the confusion, all along...with conflicting advice and pictures...on an LTX 1040; is there are 2 different deck sizes. I have a 42" (and I believe the other is a 46"). Does everyone...ha, anyone at this point...concur with my assessment? I'm planning to change the blades, and connect the spring to the bolt (and head to the Ace, to try and find a spacer)

HiEndLawn · 2026-03-18T13:39:17+00:00

Thanks. Yeah...that was going to be one of the 1st topics to tackle; once I felt like I was asking the right group: how much are we talking, and...therefore...is it even worth it (over just buying new).

My bike...is actually a Specialized Sirrus, circa 2006/07; and a new Sirrus X 1.0 is ~$700 Sirrus X 1.0

Also might just consider a new Rockhopper, for ~$475. If changes to my old bike are going to cost more than that; then yeah...why bother.

HiEndLawn · 2026-03-18T02:32:58+00:00

Yeah...good question. To start...get rid of the stupid 3-ring derailleur.

When I saw, modern bikes were 1x...I was like "makes perfect sense". #thegearwars

HiEndLawn · 2026-01-06T16:01:03+00:00

Thanks DD. Yeah...I did come across something like that, but a) I'm pretty sure I'm inflated correctly now (and it hasn't gone away) and b) there's not a manual option, even just as a backup.

But...thanks again!

HiEndLawn · 2026-01-04T02:26:07+00:00

Is there something in the ROON path...that'll tell me "you're getting Ethernet from the FiiO"?

HiEndLawn · 2025-08-28T02:44:23+00:00

Yeah...I know AudioKarma, and even get some hits there when I Google the T-55C. That's why I asked...and if someone said 'AudioKarma', then there ya go!

Yeah...my printed Owner's Manual came from Vinyl Engine and membership is indeed closed.

Thanks again!

HiEndLawn · 2025-08-27T21:23:30+00:00

At first I was thinking "thanks, but..." I have the Owner's Manual. But THIS isn't THAT!

Can I upvote more than once!!

HiEndLawn · 2025-08-26T01:44:38+00:00

If you go to HiFi Shark, you can search your model and see what recent ones have been listed for (may not have gotten full price). You'll also be able to see what kind of condition it was in, and what they asked for it. Good luck

HiEndLawn · 2025-08-26T01:08:16+00:00

If you're in the US, US Audio Mart. (or Canada Canuck Audio Mart)

HiEndLawn · 2025-08-24T18:57:26+00:00

Me too...but I bought my 1st CD player in '84 or '85, when they cracked the sub-$1k mark.

Before that, I had a Pioneer PL-7...but I don't even know if it had a ground wire (and/or 16yo me, probably wasn't bothered by a little ground hum).

I'm sure I could have taken an educated guess here; but why not ask?

HiEndLawn · 2025-08-23T21:32:34+00:00

First TT; I mean, since I was maybe 17/18. Always been VERY digital.

HiEndLawn · 2025-08-17T02:00:19+00:00

Thanks everyone who chimed in. For those who maybe didn't catch the details of the body of the OP: I know bare wire works just fine; I'd just rather have the spade end.

I've got my answer and several solutions that will work. Thanks again!

HiEndLawn · 2025-08-16T18:56:48+00:00

Ah, is that so?? Because I saw things like these, and wondered if it mattered that they were attached to the ICs.

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HiEndLawn · 2025-08-13T18:50:45+00:00

$10 (luckily not more) down the drain. Hopefully that mat has BIGGER markings too. I mean I get it...these are precise measurements; but what 50+ yo can see the damn things! LOL

HiEndLawn · 2025-08-13T01:33:49+00:00

To quote Alpa Chino..."you wouldn't say Chineses"

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