PTO shaft stuck on implement

[icehorse]

I'm borrowing a friend's old tiller. it came with the PTO shaft already inserted. The shaft is too short so I need to put a longer shaft on (I have an issue with that as well, but I'll put that in a separate thread).

I have tried Blaster PB - several times - really dowsed the connection point. I've been able to get a 6' pry bar onto the yoke to get about a 10 to 1 mechanical advantage. No luck. I heard an idea of using a ratchet strap. I haven't tried that yet because I don't want to damage the gearbox. I heard maybe a propane torch? But I also heard that a torch could ignite leftover Blaster residue?

Any other ideas?

 

[GreensvilleJay]

while a picture would help.....
HEAT the bottom(low side) of the shaft up then pour thin oil on the top(high side) to wick it's way all down the shafts. they are usually a 'tight' fit, but have patience and lots of 'oil' ( ATF works well). MORE is better.
May take several applications of heat,oil,heat,oil....could take 2-3 hours but it will come apart.
PATIENCE, heat, oil.......

 

[SDT]

I'm borrowing a friend's old tiller. it came with the PTO shaft already inserted. The shaft is too short so I need to put a longer shaft on (I have an issue with that as well, but I'll put that in a separate thread).

I have tried Blaster PB - several times - really dowsed the connection point. I've been able to get a 6' pry bar onto the yoke to get about a 10 to 1 mechanical advantage. No luck. I heard an idea of using a ratchet strap. I haven't tried that yet because I don't want to damage the gearbox. I heard maybe a propane torch? But I also heard that a torch could ignite leftover Blaster residue?

Any other ideas?

Is the shaft bent from interference with deck, etc?

Don't expect much from a propane torch.

 

[icehorse]

Is the shaft bent from interference with deck, etc?

Don't expect much from a propane torch.

i've removed the other half of the PTO shaft, so the only thing on the tiller is 1/2 of the total PTO shaft, and it's shaft is just hanging free. the only thing attached is the yoke.