[AT] PTO shaft question

[charlie hill]

Mike the easiest way is to get one of them out and take it with you.
Otherwise you need to be able to measure it.  diameter of the hole in 
the yoke that the cups seat in and length of the cross at a minimum.

Charlie

-----Original Message----- 
From: Mike 
Sent: Sunday, September 29, 2013 11:15 PM 
To: Antique tractor email discussion group 
Subject: Re: [AT] PTO shaft question 

Cecil, how do I know what size to get? I've seen the u-joints at TSC, 
there are about 10 different sizes. Is there a standard size for a PTO 
shaft?

Mike M

On 9/29/2013 10:53 PM, Cecil R Bearden wrote:
> The U joints at Tractor supply are about $14 Each.  You can replace them
> without taking the shaft off of the digger.  I do it all the time.  it
> is a little difficult, but it can be done.   In a way it is easier, you
> don't have to hold the other end of the shaft.
>
> Cecil in OKla
>
>
> On 9/29/2013 6:10 PM, Mike wrote:
>> I bought a used Worksaver post hole digger at an auction the other day,
>> after a closer examination of the unit, it was clear the u-joints in the
>> PTO shaft are shot, the needle bearings are gone, and the ends are just
>> rattling around in the caps. It has a shear bolt that is used between
>> the shaft and the gearbox, but it also has a roll pin that is in a blind
>> hole pinning the shaft to the gearbox. The only way I can figure out how
>> to remove it would be to drill out the pin. Any thoughts? Also, from
>> anyone's past experience, it is cheaper to just replace the PTO shaft or
>> to have new u-joints pressed in. I have no idea what size they are.
>> Thanks for any input.
>>
>> Mike M
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