1971 Transaxle

#1
I have a trike with a 1971 Tecumseh 7hp flat head. How do you know of a transaxle is not working properly or on the brink of failure? The transaxle has 7/8 OD axles. Is it rebuildable? Does anyone know what brand it may be?
 

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#2
Looks like a Peerless. They are re-buildable, repack with Bentonite grease. Spin one wheel and the other wheel should turn in the opposite direction. One of the problems I’ve seen in the past is the housing cracks right where the axle goes in.
 
#3
Those hold up quite well Iv never had one totally fail but they do wear and get sloppy. The main problem is when the bolts break and if one or two fall out then causes wear in the housing because the bolts kinda hold the spider gear cross shaft in place.
 
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