EZEE FLOW SPREADER QUESTION

polecat743 · Mar 4, 2012

Anyone ever change tires on one of these? I have an 88A and the only way I see to get the tires off is to beat on a pin that goes through the axel and the engaging mechanism. Am I correct or is there a trick I'm missing?

Thanks in advance.

farmforwildlife · Mar 4, 2012

I just sent you a PM on disassembly. Post a picture or two when u get a chance.

foggy1111 · Mar 4, 2012

The cross-bolt on mine is what holds the wheel hub onto the shaft. On mine this is a shear-bolt and it slips out pretty easy. Just tap it out with a hammmer.

I have some pics on my other computer at home....but I wont be home for a few days. I think if you do a search for EZ Flow....I have posted the pics for the hub assembly before.

polecat743 · Mar 5, 2012

I have some pics. The first one is the pin that seems to me should come out with a punch and hammer and free the wheel? I took a few other pics if this is the wrong approach. Maybe they could be helpful. I just don't see the point in completely disassembling this thing when really all it needs is some tires to work. Paint would be nice, but I need lime down now.

Thanks in advance.

foggy1111 · Mar 7, 2012

polecat743 said:
I have some pics. The first one is the pin that seems to me should come out with a punch and hammer and free the wheel? I took a few other pics if this is the wrong approach. Maybe they could be helpful. I just don't see the point in completely disassembling this thing when really all it needs is some tires to work. Paint would be nice, but I need lime down now.

Thanks in advance.

Unfortunately what you have is foreign to me. Ken Sweet (a TBN advertizer) has sold a number of these spreaders. I think you should send him a PM and direct him to your post. He may have some words of wisdom for you.

It appears that you have a really nice spreader.....I sure hope you can get it operational.

foggy1111 · Mar 7, 2012

Just to show the "other" style of EZ Flow - which does not have the disconnecting hubs. Heres my pics.....I wish I had others with better details.

FWIW on mine.....There is a large brass(?) bushing (about 1 1/2" diameter x 2" long) that inserts from the outside end. Then a 1/2" diameter cross-bolt goes though the wheel hub and this brass bushing and the agitator to hold all in place.

polecat743 · Mar 9, 2012

Thanks for the info. I'm out of town fishing at the moment, but when I get back I plan to figure this thing out. I bent a 5/16 punch the other day trying to get the pins out. Next option is a torch.

polecat743 · Mar 17, 2012

Well, new tires are installed and I'm ready to put down some lime. A torch on the axle allowed one pin to come right out. The other one, I drilled the pin out and then was able to punch it out. The hubs were held in by dow rods as far as I can tell, see pics. I was able to order replacements from mcmaster, I decided to use spring pins instead (should be easier incase of a flat). I did order the dowel pins just in case the springs pins wouldn't hold up. 7/16" 2" long if anyone else ends up getting the model I found. Next weekend I'll give it a try. It shouldn't take too long to lime 10 acres :laughing: Thanks for all the input.