[AT] WD 45

[charlie hill]

Yes I know about speedy sleeves.  I have used them I just wasn't sure  I
understood how this one was being used.

Charlie
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rob Wilson" <rowilson at infinet.com>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2004 11:26 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] WD 45


> This kit is a common fix for all kinds of shafts. They are simply made to
> fix the worn sealing surface of the shaft and is not under any stress that
> would make it fail. This kit is available from the Agco dealer and costs
> around $65.00 if I remember right.
>
> Rob
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "charlie hill" <chill8 at cox.net>
> To: "Antique tractor email discussion group"
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> Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2004 7:35 PM
> Subject: Re: [AT] WD 45
>
>
> > Rob,  I can see using a speedy sleeve to repair a groove worn under a
seal
> > but I would have never thought it would stand up to heavy wear very
well.
> > Did you repair the grooves with epoxy or anything before you put the
> speedy
> > sleeve on or do you turn the shaft down and then put on the speedy
sleeve
> to
> > bring it back to specs?
> >
> > Inquiring minds want to know!
> >
> > Charlie
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Rob Wilson" <rowilson at infinet.com>
> > To: "Antique tractor email discussion group"
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> > Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2004 4:01 PM
> > Subject: Re: [AT] WD 45
> >
> >
> > > Actually on the WD45s the 3rd gear is usually the one that
> > > wears out first and causes the transmission to jump out of
> > > gear. This because nearly all field work is done in 3rd
> > > on them. We just split our 45 down to the the last
> > > nut and bolt restoring it and found the normal worn out
> > > 3rd gear and retainer pins as well as the seals between
> > > the PTO and transmission shot. This as well as the shaft
> > > having grooves worn into it. Makes a good tractor almost
> > > usless for actual work. The do make a speedy sleeve kit
> > > to fix them luckily. A lot of work to split and repair
> > > them correctly.
> > >
> > > Rob
> > >
> > > > Gilbert: Did you happen to notice what part the serial number of the
> > > WD
> > > > might play?
> > > >  This is what I wanted to know but one part book said that shift
> > > lever #
> > > > (?? don't remember ) is for serial # .......and prior.
> > > > I don't see how third gear can be the culprit as it is about the
> > > least
> > > > subject to damage and almost the largest.
> > > > Thanks for the info.
> > > > Was that from a factory AC book, if so what number?
> > > >
> > > > Wayne
> > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
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