I mentioned a week ago or so that I have a full cage ball thrust bearing in my 129 as a PTO clutch release bearing. Several of you expressed interest in seeing some pics and so forth. [IMG]
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I realize the pics are a little unclear. The bearing OD is 13/16" or .8125". ID is 1/4" or .250". the thickness is 5/16" or .3125". I didn't do it, but I would think that an Amazon search would come up with such a bearing for not too much money. It is the same type of bearing used on the "Steering Upgrades" on the Ross steering gears that use a "Nice 605" bearing only it is smaller.
Since I didn't do the conversion, I'm not really sure how the little pin that the bearing rides on is held in place in the center of the clutch. All I know is that it works great. Every time I grease the machine, I undo the clutch linkage, remove the bearing, and add a touch of grease into the balls. Any questions please ask.
P.S. Don't look at the paint (or lack thereof) or the wiring to the lights. I have all the wiring supplies to completely redo the wiring harness and someday (when I get really ambitious) The thing is going to get stripped down to every individual piece and it's going to get painted.
