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At this point, it wouldn't hurt to call Woods and talk with a tech guy or engineer for ideas. I occasionally have called companies when...
Jun 24, 2025
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My opinion (retired machinist/millwright). The one bolt failure is definitely cyclic. I think the problem is loose hub to shaft fit and...
Jun 24, 2025
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I had a John Deere 850 that had an abrupt PTO clutch. I would Idle it down, and then only momentarily engage the PTO clutch, and then...
Jun 24, 2025
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After reading several pages of issues THIS needs further investigation! The fit of the flange to the shaft should be "near perfect". In...
Jun 24, 2025
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Another possibility is the Shaft outside diameter is much smaller than the Collar inside diameter. This would allow excessive play in...
Jun 24, 2025
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One other question. So when the nut end breaks off, does the cutter continue to function, or does the bolt head end eject itself? If...
Jun 24, 2025
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Does it matter which side of the collar you insert the bolt head in - i.e. is the bolt head always on the right, or is the orientation...
Jun 24, 2025
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I disagree; my guess is that the geometry is: @wirlybird can you post a pic with an unbroken bolt in going through, and one of a broken...
Jun 24, 2025
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It is odd.
Jun 24, 2025
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For what it's worth, I've sheared many bolts, it's always both side that are cut (sheared). Usually have to punch out the middle part of...
Jun 24, 2025
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I can see why they recommend a grade 8 bolt there. I'm thinking that bolt is to retain the clutch hub to the shaft, not a shear bolt, as...
Jun 24, 2025
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Yep... with the PTO in N, it should turn by hand with no problem. Keep the PTO shaft clean and oiled. I use transmission fluid with a...
Jun 20, 2025
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Now that's something I'll need to try out! Thanks for the idea.. JB
Jun 20, 2025
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Nothing can possibly go wrong - until it does. I worked with a guy who had a neighbor who habitually stepped over a running PTO. The...
Jun 20, 2025
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That is important. Closing or squinting one eye and making the right sequence of grunts seems to help in some cases, as well. That’s...
Jun 20, 2025
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