[AT] PTO shaft question

[Cecil R Bearden]

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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