[AT] Cockshutt 40

[Steve W.]

Ralph Goff wrote:
> Original Message -----
> From: John Hall <jthall at worldnet.att.net>
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Sent: Saturday, November 25, 2006 7:00 AM
> Subject: Re: [AT] Cockshutt 40
> 
> 
>> I've run into rim bolts befoe that had to be driven out with a big punch
> but
>> never heated.  I think we've even had to replace some due to corrosion.
>> Wonder how well an impact hammer would do at breaking them loose? That's a
>> tool I don't have but have often considered getting.
>>
>> John
> Slightly off topic here but this problem with the tractor wheel bolts is
> similar to the problem I'm having with the old Case hammer mill that I use
> to grind cattle feed. The bearing behind the drive pulley is loose and in
> need of replacement but I have been unable to loosen the nut holding the
> pulley on the shaft. I've deformed the special socket type wrench that came
> with the mill for this purpose (six foot bar on the end was too much torque)
> so now I can't get a wrench on the nut. Added to the difficulty is that the
> nut is inset to the pulley which means no way to get an open end or pipe
> wrench on it. Also, the pulley is cast and a little brittle after all these
> years as I discovered when I accidentally broke a small piece off the edge.
> I've come to the conclusion that I will have to cut the nut off to get the
> pulley off. Having found a suitable replacement nut for the inch and a half
> shaft I have already spent quite a few hours with files and hacksaw blades
> and it looks like I've got a ways to go yet.
> Fortunately I am still able to use the mill even with the loose bearing so
> this is turning into a "winter project". Little too cold for it today at 0
> degrees
> 
> Ralph in Sask.
> http://lgoff.sasktelwebsite.net/
> 
> 

Grab a dremel type tool, with a good burr or cut off wheel in it that 
nut would be cut in about 10 minutes. I have used mine many times on old 
equipment. From using a small wire wheel to clean out the tight corners 
in a mag or carb to cutting grooves for retaining rings. Many uses for 
one in a shop.

-- 
Steve W.
Near Cooperstown, New York

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