MF 31 sickle bar mower - Hinge bushing 581324M1

   / MF 31 sickle bar mower - Hinge bushing 581324M1 #11  
Couldn't find a PTO drive that went to 1" shaft with 1/4" shearbolt. Since I have the mower half, I bought a the tractor half on eBay. I don't know what it's like inside, and assume I'll have to fabricate the 7/8 x 3/4 rectangular socket part. How much engagement do you think it needs? The shearbolt is only 1/4".

4" or so.
 
   / MF 31 sickle bar mower - Hinge bushing 581324M1
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#12  
Thanks, that should be easy. Is there a grease fitting at the middle of that 4"?
 
   / MF 31 sickle bar mower - Hinge bushing 581324M1 #13  
Thanks, that should be easy. Is there a grease fitting at the middle of that 4"?

Here's what my rig looks like

MF31 mower pto detail (Medium).JPG

Only zerks are on the U-joints.

Good luck
 
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#14  
Good, thanks. I suppose you just pull it out and put some grease on it if dry. I'm still waiting for my shaft - almost ready to crank this thing up!
 
   / MF 31 sickle bar mower - Hinge bushing 581324M1 #15  
Good, thanks. I suppose you just pull it out and put some grease on it if dry. I'm still waiting for my shaft - almost ready to crank this thing up!

Drill a hole in the collar for a zerk and a few holes or a groove & some small holes in the sleeve, for grease to pass through.
 
 
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