[AJD] 530 Reassembly Questions

[JDNut at aol.com]

In a message dated 3/4/05 6:29:12 PM, kenejons61 at yahoo.com writes:

<< In putting my 530 back together, I have several questions where I could 
use your assistance:
 
    Should the counter shaft idler gear be able to turn independently of the 
remainder of the gears on the counter shaft?  I have installed the counter 
shaft and the sliding gear shaft but no where in my reference materials do I find 
that the double idler gear should turn independently of the other gears on 
that shaft once the nut on the left side of the shaft is tightened.
  >>

Kenneth,

I hope you have gotten some good advice directly, and not via the list.  But, 
in case you hadn't, my initial reply is that yes, that the B 3607R idler gear 
does run independent of the other gears on the shaft.  Are you sure the 
bearing has been pressed on far enough?  Also, I don't know how much it would 
affect what you are seeing, but there is a critical end play adjustment with spaces 
on the right side.  I have found the SM 2004 service manual for the styled 
"B" tractors to be helpful for many of the Waterloo tractors.  It has a lot more 
detail than the later service manuals.  If you are still stuck, and I can 
help, let me know.

John Maxwell