[Ford-ferguson] Replacing PTO shaft on TO-20

[Mike Sloane]

On the Ford N tractors, you can part the tractor facing down a steep 
bank, and you won't have to drain the transmission fluid. Although, if 
it is old, this might be a good time to change it anyway. I can't help 
you with the shims.

Mike

SZakaluk at aol.com wrote:
> I'm about to replace the 1 1/8 inch PTO shaft on my Ferguson TO20 with a 1  
> 3/8 inch. The old one is working OK, but leaks badly at the gasket so as long 
> as  I'm working on it figured to upgrade. I've got the I&T manual # FE2, and it 
>  seems pretty straightforward, just drain the fluid, and remove the four 
> bolts. I  assume using some type of liquid gasket in addition to the paper gasket 
> provided  would be prudent (Permatex UltraBlue silicone gasket is what I've 
> got on hand). 
> The I&T manual says to adjust shaft bearings with shims to  permit shaft to 
> rotate freely, yet without perceptible end play. Is this  only for the 
> extension drawbar application (which I don't have)? Thanks for any  advice.
> Steve Zakaluk
> Falcon CO

> 

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