[AT] OT garden rototiller

[Mark Greer]

I've replaced that shaft with a new one from a Troy-Bilt dealer when it gets
really worn where the seals ride. You can also put CR Speedi-Sleeves over
the seal surfaces but two of them cost more than a new shaft the last time I
did one. I also have a spare new shaft that my machinist buddy says he can
duplicate pretty cheaply if Troy-Bilt quits making them.
Mark

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Larry D. Goss" <rlgoss at evansville.net>
To: "'Antique tractor email discussion group'"
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Sent: Sunday, May 30, 2004 6:13 PM
Subject: RE: [AT] OT garden rototiller


> It's not the engine, Herb, it's the TILLER that has the tapered shaft.
> If I remember right, I think it's the shaft that the tines are attached
> to.  When the seals start to leak or the bearings wear out, that's when
> the parts problem rears its ugly head.
>
> Larry
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
> [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Herbert Metz
> Sent: Sunday, May 30, 2004 2:51 PM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Subject: Re: [AT] OT garden rototiller
>
> Larry, does my 7 HP Troybilt have potential problem you mentioned?
> Model
> no. is K161T and Serial no. is 11289833.   The no. stamped on side of
> tranny
> above right axle of is 590833.
> It sure is a good unit; still starts on first full.
> Herb
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Larry D. Goss" <rlgoss at evansville.net>
> To: "'Antique tractor email discussion group'"
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> Sent: Sunday, May 30, 2004 1:13 AM
> Subject: RE: [AT] OT garden rototiller
>
>
> > Be careful Smitty.  It is possible to buy one of those 8-horse Troy
> > Bilt's that is TOO old.  The early models had a tapered shaft that is
> > next to impossible to find replacement parts for, and it's not cheap
> to
> > convert it to the newer design.  Your 14 year old tiller is OK, but
> when
> > you get back around 25 years or more, you'll run into problems.
> >
> > Larry
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
> > [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of steve smith
> > Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2004 11:40 PM
> > To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> > Subject: Re: [AT] OT garden rototiller
> >
> > Look for an older Troy Bilt 8 hp get one before MTD bought them out.
> > They
> > are a great tiller I have had a 7 hp for 14 years and have had no
> > problems.
> > Smitty
> >
> >
> > At 10:14 PM 5/29/04 -0600, you wrote:
> > >An acre sounds pretty big for a rototiller. In my garden I use a rear
> > tine
> > >rototiller with powered wheels so it can help itself along. Depending
> > on the
> > >soil conditions I sometimes have to hold it back, other times push a
> > little.
> > >5 hp is adequate most of the time but on occasion it could use a
> little
> > >extra power if the soil is heavy and wet.
> > >And its sure wet now. Almost another inch of rain last night and
> today.
> > >Added to the 2 or 3 inches we got last week and I'd say the drought
> has
> > >ended (for now anyway).
> > >
> > >Ralph in Sask.
> > >http://lgoff.sasktelwebsite.net/
> > >----- Original Message -----
> > >From: Janice + John Quinn <quinnj at lara.on.ca>
> > >To: Antique tractor email discussion group
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> > >Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2004 9:31 PM
> > >Subject: [AT] OT garden rototiller
> > >
> > >
> > > > Hi All
> > > > I am wondering what the collective thought of the list is on a
> good
> > > > rototiller for a large garden.  My garden often is about an acre
> and
> > I've
> > > > come to the conclusion that a good rototiller would be a useful
> > tool.  And
> > > > the wife is in agreement! So I am going to strike while the iron
> is
> > hot.
> > > > What should I look for?  What's good and what's bad.
> > > > Thanks
> > > > John
> > > >
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