PTO LINK

[Billbo]

I would like your opinions on the PTO link as I can’t seem to use the slip rink with the ball bearings. Thank you

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Add length, adds weight, and wear points, add expense.
And do you mean you can't get the slip ring to work on whatever you trying to connect or connect to?

 

[Billbo]

Add length, adds weight, and wear points, add expense.
And do you mean you can't get the slip ring to work on whatever you trying to connect or connect to?

Thanks for the reply. (On a land pride brush hog-tractor end) I’m talking about the pull back collar releasing the 3 bearings. I pull the collar back and get the thing to slide on maybe 1@ and it hits the bearings and stops. However, while I hold the collar back my wife tapped on the exposed end (I slid the two driveshaft halves apart) and knocks it right on with a few taps. But, I can not put it on by myself - it just won’t slide in all the way. I think maybe the ball bearings are not fully seating down! Does any of that make sense?

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Thanks for the reply. (On a land pride brush hog-tractor end) I’m talking about the pull back collar releasing the 3 bearings. I pull the collar back and get the thing to slide on maybe 1@ and it hits the bearings and stops. However, while I hold the collar back my wife tapped on the exposed end (I slid the two driveshaft halves apart) and knocks it right on with a few taps. But, I can not put it on by myself - it just won’t slide in all the way. I think maybe the ball bearings are not fully seating down! Does any of that make sense?

Pull the end of the pto shaft off and use a small bucket and soak the end in some strong cleaner like purple cleaner or orange cleaner, that will get all the crud out of the collar.
Then use brake parts cleaner to clean it all out.
Pull the collar back then work some grease into the shaft where the balls are.
This should free it up so it will engage properly.
If this doesn't work for you then get the PTO link, make sure you cut the PTO shaft down so that it's not too long with the PTO link attached.

 

[Billbo]

Thanks Wolfman. I will try that soaking idea then I may try using a small c clamp to try and push those balls down. I have sprayed parts cleaner in them but to no avail. Soaking might be the best.

 

[ctfjr]

I am also considering the pto link. Most of my couplers are 'push pin' rather than the ring type. The are easier for me, just not easy. I keep them meticulously clean and lubed.
At 78 I have a really hard time with the angles I working at and the (lack of) strength in my hands. When I but the blower on a week or so ago I got the coupler on the shaft easy enough but couldn't push the pin down far enough to slide it past the shaft groove. If it wasn't for the thought of cutting all those pto shafts I'd have the quick links on already.

Come the spring I'm going to pull the trigger and get them.

 

[Billbo]

I am also considering the pto link. Most of my couplers are 'push pin' rather than the ring type. The are easier for me, just not easy. I keep them meticulously clean and lubed.
At 78 I have a really hard time with the angles I working at and the (lack of) strength in my hands. When I but the blower on a week or so ago I got the coupler on the shaft easy enough but couldn't push the pin down far enough to slide it past the shaft groove. If it wasn't for the thought of cutting all those pto shafts I'd have the quick links on already.

Come the spring I'm going to pull the trigger and get them.

CTFJR, I’m 75 and have some of the same issues you do. I only wish those PTO Links weren’t so expensive, I just bought the bush hog and those links are half what I paid for the bush hog

 

[skeets]

What is a PTO link ? Or is it called something else?

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

What is a PTO link ? Or is it called something else?

 

[Russell King]

Cleaning and greasing the PTO stub shaft on the tractor can also help get it put together easier.

Sometimes a burr needs to be filed down.

 

[Billbo]

Cleaning and greasing the PTO stub shaft on the tractor can also help get it put together easier.

Sometimes a burr needs to be filed down.

Thanks for the reply. This cutter is used albeit very little. Appears brand new. But I have no idea how long it’s sat out in weather. The tractor end actually does slip on about an inch then hits metal - like stuck balls. I just can’t get it to move past those balls so I’m soaking it now to see if that will help free up the balls. Oh yeah I have the slip collar pulled back but doesn’t seem to help much. Thanks I’ll post here what happens next.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Thanks for the reply. This cutter is used albeit very little. Appears brand new. But I have no idea how long it’s sat out in weather. The tractor end actually does slip on about an inch then hits metal - like stuck balls. I just can’t get it to move past those balls so I’m soaking it now to see if that will help free up the balls. Oh yeah I have the slip collar pulled back but doesn’t seem to help much. Thanks I’ll post here what happens next.

If there is any rust soak it in some CLR or Zep's version of the rust remover.

 

[mikester]

I tend to use diesel to clean greased parts. Keeps my hands soft and smells great too! Helps to do it in your Sunday clothes because it will only take 5 minutes...