[AT] PTO shaft grease?

[Jim Becker]

A back to basics question, how often have you been greasing it?  Depends on 
how much you are using it, but it should be greased more-or-less daily,

Jim Becker

-----Original Message----- 
From: Mike M
Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2020 5:41 PM
To: at at lists.antique-tractor.com
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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