slydog
Gold Member
- Joined
- Sep 26, 2004
- Messages
- 338
- Tractor
- 1955 Ford 640
I just traded a case of Coors light for this old bush hog. I haven't had any experience with a bush hog since a teen in high school, and I need some info about a couple of things, and would greatly appreciate any help anyone has to offer. I know the blades need sharpening, as the leading edges look to be about as sharp as a 1/4 dowel. In other words, totally rounded over and a little rusted. The gearbox turns the blades very smoothly by hand, with no forward/backward play at all, and no stiffness or grinding. I am pulling this behind a 1955 Ford 640. The fellow I got it from advised me to use case hardened bolts in the drive shaft hole connecting the shaft to the gearbox spline to prevent them from shearing so often, so I bought about 10 bolts to use for this. However, a fellow at work advised me to use regular bolts, as I want the bolt to shear to prevent any damage to my PTO drive. What is correct here? I don't want to be changing bolts out every 5 minutes, but I don't want to tear up my tractor or bush hog either. Also, the top links of the 3 pt hitch, have been cut and section of chain welded in (i'll post a pic showing this in a followup post). Should I change this out to solid top bars or leave the chain in? Previous owner said this allows the bush hog to ride up and down slighty over ridges. Any thoughts??? Also, let me say that I have only recently found this site, and I think it is one of the best sites around regarding rural living!!! And it is great to have such a valuable source of information and expertise! Thanks in advance,
Ken Ellis
Southaven, Ms and future resident of Greers Ferry Arkansas.
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Ken Ellis
Southaven, Ms and future resident of Greers Ferry Arkansas.
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