Probably best to just replace them for the $15 and maybe replace the driveshaft too if its worn while I've got everything out.

If my shaft in the parts tractor isn't good, how would I go about making one? I saw where someone posted about tractor supply having 5/8 inch shafts for sale. Would I have to let a machinist make it?

You are already talking to him.....
Jeff in PA

Thanks. PM Sent to Jeff in PA.

* Edit: Not sure if the PM sent correctly, as when I check the sent folder it doesn't show any messages.

PM's a little different here than some other forums. I got two PM's and responded.

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Should I do the rubber flex disk mod on the driveshaft to (4) instead of (3) that I have read about? Is it worth it ? If I do that, will the driveshaft or bushing couplers have to be modified In any way, or will it just bolt up?

Since he's getting a new driveshaft from me, if he goes with four flex disc joints, should I move one hole closer ( towards the other hole for the extra disc joint thickness) ?

Sorry Jeff. I just got home and remembered you wanted me to post on the forum about this. It was a long day at work. Thank you for checking and I will be following.

Does anyone have any input to this?

I guess it would partly depend on existing conditions. The picture below is of my 1975, 1650 when I first got it. I was able to install 2 new rag joints by simple using longer bolts. I did not add a second at the front of the driveshaft as there was only room for one and I didn't want to drill a second hole in the driveshaft.

My 1976, 1200 was a different story. There was only room for one at the back so I filled the original hole with some rod and a tack weld and drilled a new hole farther forward.

My 1979 1450 came with 2 at the back.

So like I said, your existing conditions...:bigthink:

I'm going with four on my 1450. I got everything for it, just need to do it, lol!