QL 1450: How difficult to pull PTO and replace crankshaft seal?
 

I tore into my new (to me) 1450 last night that I’d picked up a week prior. It has a *bad* oil leak that pretty much has oil slung all over the front and front sides of the engine. After posting pics on another forum, I’m pretty sure I’m dealing with at least a bad crankshaft seal.

How hard is it to remove the PTO and replace the seal? Is there a special procedure for removing/installing the PTO?

Thanks,

-Calvin

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Not a tough job at all. The PTO unbolts (and with all that oil is should be easy) from the engine and comes right off. I like to use cheap baggies (Dollar Store type) to keep parts in. I mark the baggies with a perm. marker listing what the parts are or are off of. Be sure to disconnect the electrical connector and remove the pulley bolt that holds it to the crank first. You should be able to download the instruction from this site. I know for a fact that there is a real good section on adjusting the PTO once it is install. Look under the Technical section. Have fun. Oh...don't lose those springs or any spacers that might be on it.

I replaced mine in my 782 in about 2 hours, local CaseIH/CC dealer had it in stock too.

It really wasn't that hard to do, easy once you see it.