[AT] Speaking of Woods mowers

[joehardy at epix.net]

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" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Subject: [AT] Speaking of Woods mowers
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> 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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