[AT] here I go again

[Ron Cook]

John,
     The pto shaft is 6 spline 1 1/8 diameter.  I need 6 spline 1 3/8 
diameter.  I found a source.
     I'll be sure to watch the clearance to the oil pan.  Thanks for 
that warning.

Ron Cook
Salix, IA
On 7/27/2014 7:18 PM, jtchall at nc.rr.com wrote:
> As far as I know, all Super A's should have the standard PTO shaft. Cubs
> have the small one, and it turns backwards.
> Many people take the belt pulley off if not in use, I think you have to
> install a spacer pipe over the shaft if you do, not certain. Those leak
> terribly.
>
> Around here, disc hillers or "buzzard wings" are what most folks use for
> bedding. Then you can switch over to as many as 3 shanks per side with small
> wind feet or straight shovels for cultivating. Most however either stay with
> buzzard wings or switch to a set of scratchers, 3 or 4 shank spring
> cultivators. The ones around here were made by King, don't know if you can
> still buy them or parts for them. In the 70's and 80's rolling cultivators
> made by Lilliston.  They would also move dirt around the plants but not very
> aggresively. Everyone here ran the wide sweeps on the back. Width was
> generally determined by your row height, but they were always wide enough to
> clea rout your tracks.
>
> Watch out for the left side front shanks hitting the oil pan. There were 2
> length shanks if I remember right. A long one would hit the pan when you
> raise up. Most of those tractors here have dents in the oil pan.
>
> Take a look at some of this stuff Agri-supply carries, especially buzzard
> wings--I'm pretty certain that is a regional term.
>
> http://mower-blades.agrisupply.com/search#w=buzzard%20wings&asug=
>
>
> http://mower-blades.agrisupply.com/search#w=disc%20hillers&asug=
>
> http://www.agrisupply.com/cultivator-wedge-clamp-made-to-fit-ihc/p/82948/
>
> http://www.agrisupply.com/wedge-bolt/p/82947/
>
> http://www.agrisupply.com/cultivator-shank/p/38854/
>
> John Hall
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ron Cook
> Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2014 5:40 PM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Subject: Re: [AT] here I go again
>
> John,
>       My Super A did not come from tobacco country so it is not suffering
> from the maladies that would result from hours and hours of that kind of
> work.  As a matter of fact, I don't think it ever did much of anything
> except sit in a shed somewhere and probably run a feed grinder or
> something on a belt.  The cultivator is a little worn, but there is no
> way knowing how long it has actually been on that tractor.   It really
> is a very nice little machine.  Just old. But much younger than I:-) :-) .
>       I got a chance to check the left fender.  I see it is a place to
> collect problems as you say.  Mine is good, so far anyway.  As far as
> bedding, that is not done in this part of the country.  While I don't
> currently have any, my choice will be disc hillers.  I have them for my
> John Deere cultivator, but those shanks are 1 3/8 diameter, and likely
> will be in use when I need some for the Farmall S A.  Hillers are used
> to hill the corn during lay-by and large diameter hillers would work
> good for hilling potatoes.  Those wide sweeps are probably available
> around these parts although I have not used any that wide.  The ones I
> have are more like 12 inches or so. I like the cultivation to happen
> ahead of the tires  so I will have one 1/2 sweep or hiller and two
> sweeps on each side of the row.   I plan to use the two spring tooth
> shovels on the rear gang to scratch out the wheel tracks.  Mine are John
> Deere and are larger than what the A would use, but I think I can make
> things work alright.  If not, I could use shanks and sweeps or find some
> smaller spring tooth units from a salvage yard or parts place.  My rows
> are 40 inch.  I have a feeling this little unit is going to turn into
> just what I need.  Especially for the potatoes.  I currently cultivate
> the sweetcorn with a 2-row John Deere.  And.....it might get replaced on
> the smaller patches.  We will find out next year.
>
> Are there any suppliers that offer a standard diameter PTO shaft to
> install in the Super A?  Or would I need to use an adapter like I did on
> my Allis Chalmers B?  I would use the Super A to power a grain auger
> from time to time, I think.  Of course it needs repairs somewhere in
> there so it will stay in gear.  Probably some bad bearings from either
> low oil level or water rusting things or both. All other things that are
> in motion... finals, transmission gears, etc. seem to be fine.
>
> Ron Cook
> Salix, IA
> On 7/23/2014 4:54 PM, jtchall at nc.rr.com wrote: