Using tractor driven tillers (was Re: [AT] AllisChalmersB-1lawn tractor

[charlie hill]

Gil,  I added one to my Woods brush cutter recently after I twisted the
original PTO shaft up like a soda straw.  It took me a while to get it
adjust right but I like it.  I'm glad you mentioned the rust problem.  I
hadn't thought of that.  I think I'll make a habit of putting a little
penetrating oil on mine.

Charlie
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gilbert Schwartz" <gschwartz1 at mchsi.com>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2004 8:14 PM
Subject: Re: Using tractor driven tillers (was Re: [AT] AllisChalmersB-1lawn
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> Older model Ford brush cutters use that friction plate clutch. The thing
> works pretty good but it rusts to a solid mass if the cutter sits outside
> much. At that point the gearbox input shaft twists off between that "used
to
> be a clutch" and the gearbox. Usually so close to the gearbox it requires
a
> new input shaft. Don't ask how I know. Gil
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "charlie hill" <chill8 at cox.net>
> To: "Antique tractor email discussion group"
<at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2004 3:52 PM
> Subject: Re: Using tractor driven tillers (was Re: [AT] Allis
> ChalmersB-1lawn tractor
>
>
> > Cecil,  remember that your D-12 III has (or probably has) a wet clutch
in
> > the PTO housing.  The clutch plates are mounted in an aluminum hub.  Ask
> me
> > how I know.
> >
> > I think part of the problem with roto-tillers is that people don't use
> them
> > correctly.  They are intended to prepare a seed bed in good soil.  They
> > aren't meant to be scarifiers for digging up rocks, stumps, asphalt and
> > concrete.
> >
> > I wonder if there is room to put a friction clutch in front of your
> > roto-tiller?  You know, the kind that you see on the drive shaft of some
> > brush cutters.
> >
> > Charlie
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Cecil E Monson" <cmonson at hvc.rr.com>
> > To: "Antique tractor email discussion group"
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> > Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2004 7:50 AM
> > Subject: Re: Using tractor driven tillers (was Re: [AT] Allis Chalmers
> > B-1lawn tractor
> >
> >
> > > After reading the posts on using tractor mounted rototillers
> > > I'll be sure to use the float position on the hydraulic controls. With
> > > my D-12 III, I can set the depth also but I don't want rocks tearing
up
> > > the PTO drive either so the float is a good idea.
> > >
> > > Cecil
> > > -- 
> > > The nicest thing about telling the truth is you never have to wonder
> > > what you said.
> > >
> > > Cecil E Monson
> > > Lucille Hand-Monson
> > > Mountainville, New York   Just a little east of the North Pole
> > >
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