[AT] Speaking of Woods mowers

[charlie hill]

Thank Joe and James.  I don't think this one is worn into the housing yet. 
There isn't enough slop in it to indicate that.  I'm hoping I just need the 
bearing and seal.  I don't suppose I need to match mark the gears before I 
pull it apart.  It would be nice to have a manual.  Maybe I can locate one 
somewhere.   The guy I bought it from just found a brand new  set of blades 
he had bought and never installed.  He gave them to me about a week before I 
discovered the problem.  I think he jinxed me!

Charlie
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From: <joehardy at epix.net>
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Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2007 9:26 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] Speaking of Woods mowers


> Charlie, I have the same problem with my 6 footer too! I continue to fill 
> it with gun grease every so often. The bearing housing is worn so it will 
> take some major repair work. It's getting around to it is my problem. Joe 
> Hardisky Ryman Farm Dallas, PA>
>> From: "charlie hill" <chill8 at suddenlink.net>
>> Date: 2007/09/09 Sun PM 04:02:37 EDT
>> To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" 
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>> Subject: [AT] Speaking of Woods mowers
>>
>> Has anyone ever rebuilt the gear box on a Woods brush cutter?
>>
>> I have a heavy duty 6 foot Woods.  Last week I went to do a little job. 
>> I
>> had recently checked the gear box grease so I didn't bother to check 
>> again.
>> Luckily for me I had to stop to adjust the springs on the PTO shaft 
>> clutch
>> and decided to check the grease while I was at it.  The gear box was dry! 
>> I
>> lifted the lift and shook the blade and the shaft wobbled a good bit.
>>
>> I was a long way from home and only had about a 1/10 th of an acre left 
>> to
>> mow so I filled the gear box with gun grease and finished up.  Now I have 
>> to
>> tear into the gear box and see how much damage I did.  I'm sure it will 
>> take
>> an output shaft bearing and seal and I hope nothing else.
>>
>> Anyone have any advice or experiences with Woods gear boxes to share 
>> before
>> I tear into it?
>>
>> Charlie
>>
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