Brush Hog mods

[dstig1]

Hopefully the shaft isn't scored too, or you will have a bigger problem.

 

[scootr]

We started installing a simple driveline seal. Pretty certain this thing has never been apart and rarely greased...making matters worse. U joint was a heck of a fight, so was the yoke and shaft. Everything went into the press ultimately.
Heavy and rusted - not fun. U joint clips rusted to death... broke when disturbed...have to find them now.
The shaft looked good and the seal was a good fit.
Weird U joints had no roller bearings by design. Cleared the grease passages of old hardened grease. Will try to find time to put it back together today - we'll see.

 

[two_bit_score]

it’s only been 62 days. After the Body shop and paint, under lighting, touch up paint, assembling a video production crew, a couple of young actresses (+ stunt doubles), and the red carpet premiere, TBN release date is probably looking at spring of 2024

But it will be a fantastic video!

 

[scootr]

It works !
Will upload some pics here in minute

 

[scootr]

Chain mower test.
Before and after

 

[scootr]

Here she is in all her glory.

 

[scootr]

It cut weeds, small trees, and broke rocks. Seemed to run best about 480-500 rpms ( I'm guessing) There was some unwanted vibration at full 540 rpm per my rpm indicator. So backing off a bit gave the same cut and mulch without so much vibration. The good news is there are no leaks! That seal was a biotch to replace.
She is a very solid tool. I dare the weeds to grow
I'm using 70 grade 3/8th chain which did not show alot of wear in our little test. I think the harder the better on the chain. Nothing flew out the front so the curtain is working as designed. I may have had the mower a little low.
All in all we're happy so far.

 

[scott_vt]

Good Morning scootr,
Glad its working out for you ! Looks awfully dry out there, maybe you should bring it up to Vermont and see how it works on our really lush and green fields !

Anyway good to see you managed to fix all the problems with this unit ! Wondering how thick of a shim or gasket you had to use to get the proper backlash on your gears ?

Now that its working properly, you can paint it up pretty to match your tractor !

 

[D&D]

It cut weeds, small trees, and broke rocks. .

That’s great, happy it worked out for you.

 

[2manyrocks]

I admire your persistence. Do you think you need to add some mesh to the ROPs? The ROW mower guys used to do that around here.