[AT] PTO shaft grease?

[szabelski at wildblue.net]

Mike,

If you don’t have shields part of your problem may be dirt working it’s way into the grease. That can also allow for moisture retention, resulting in more rust. You may want to consider making some type of shield out of PVC pipe that you can use to cover both pieces. Two different size pieces that fit together and slide like an actual shield can be fitted over the drive shaft and secured in place. You could even glue end caps with the correct size hole cut in them to essentially enclose the drive shaft and still allow proper movement. As an alternative, maybe a piece of metal vent pipe could be used to provide a cover.

Carl
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From: Mike M <meulenms at gmx.com>
To: at at lists.antique-tractor.com
Sent: Sun, 22 Nov 2020 18:41:29 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: [AT] PTO shaft grease?

The first shaft I had "stick" was on a 3 point rototiller. A friends Oxy
torch applied lightly got the grease hot enough that it slid apart
easily. He also has a welding table with one of those chain type vices.
Much of my equipment is older and has no safety shields which I'm sure
doesn't help with crud getting into the grease. Thanks for all the
advice, I may just need to pull them apart each year, clean and re-grease.

Regards,
Mike M

On 11/22/2020 4:30 PM, Steve W. wrote:
> Mike M wrote:
>> Sorry, I guess "up position" wasn't very accurate. I mean I attach a
>> bungee around the area where the top link would attach and then around
>> around the PTO shaft putting it at about a 45 degree angle. My problem
>> is that the grease dries out and loses its lubrication properties. I
>> guess I could use anti-seize, but man does that stuff makes a mess. All
>> my equipment is stored indoors if it has a gearbox, or under a lean to
>> roof for things like a back blade, or box blade.
>>
>> Mike M
>
> On sliding objects exposed to weather I like to use silicone grease,
> same stuff I use on brakes parts and slide pins. It stays in place,
> handles pressure well and isn't bothered by water.
>


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