How to remove front PTO off 73 - Page 2

garnold · #11 12-17-2014, 08:29 PM

And I plan to use the one I bought shortly :-)

garnold · #12 12-17-2014, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff in Pa

Make sure the allen / hex wrench has fresh corners. Grind the end if necessary to get good edges. ( do not get it hot or you will lose the temper )

I find KROIL works better than PB Blaster. A 50/50 mix of acetone and ATF works just as good as KROIL too.

If it is stripped, use a "F" drill ( .257 ) to make a spot on the top set screw. Just go far enough to get full diameter . Change to a 13/64" or 3/16" drill and SLOWLY drill thru the set screws. Use oil take your time. If the drill bit gets dull, resharpen or use a new/fresh on.

Once thru, use the 13/64 " thru the hole and then use a 1/4-20 NC tap to clean the threads. Purchase all new set screws when you reassemble.

I've already had my fun with stripped set screws

Got it off :-) Pretty much as you explained. The only difference was that I had some left handed drill bits that I used just for stuff like this. I was also lucky enough to get just the first screw out without damaging the one behind it. That second one I just unscrewed normally. Thank you.

garnold · #13 12-17-2014, 08:36 PM

now how about this bearing. I read that I need to hit this inner part clock wise to loosen it but it does not seem to have to place to hit that I have seen in other pics.

Jeff in Pa · #14 12-17-2014, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by garnold

now how about this bearing. I read that I need to hit this inner part clock wise to loosen it but it does not seem to have to place to hit that I have seen in other pics.

Look at my picture with the hand drill in it. Behind the bearing at about 11:00 is a shallow hole. That is what you hit with a punch to get the eccentric loose.

garnold · #15 12-17-2014, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by garnold

now how about this bearing. I read that I need to hit this inner part clock wise to loosen it but it does not seem to have to place to hit that I have seen in other pics.

This video was what I was looking for. Got it now I think.

129 cub cadet. Removal of clutch bearing and star…: http://youtu.be/mODDDUdxgdk

garnold · #16 12-17-2014, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff in Pa

Look at my picture with the hand drill in it. Behind the bearing at about 11:00 is a shallow hole. That is what you hit with a punch to get the eccentric loose.

Got ya. Thank you :-)

garnold · #17 12-17-2014, 09:27 PM

There was a set screw in this collar that I removed with a nut on it. I took that out because I think that also held the collar in place. Now I hit with a punch using that small hole as a target CCW correct? It's not moving so I just want to know if I can/should really give it a good whack. It's getting late here at the Cub repair shop which happens to be my garage directly under my daughter's bedroom so I'll have to hold off on the procedure till tomorrow.

Jeff in Pa · #18 12-17-2014, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by garnold

There was a set screw in this collar that I removed with a nut on it. I took that out because I think that also held the collar in place. Now I hit with a punch using that small hole as a target CCW correct? It's not moving so I just want to know if I can/should really give it a good whack. It's getting late here at the Cub repair shop which happens to be my garage directly under my daughter's bedroom so I'll have to hold off on the procedure till tomorrow.

Check to see if there is another hole 90* from the set screw and nut. If not, put the set screw and nut back in ( but not against ) and hit that so you don't mess up the threads.

garnold · #19 12-17-2014, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff in Pa

Check to see if there is another hole 90* from the set screw and nut. If not, put the set screw and nut back in ( but not against ) and hit that so you don't mess up the threads.

Yeah, that hole is there and is the one I was using to hit but was not sure how hard I can hit. Seems like the metal is already getting a little beat up and I have not gotten it to budge yet.

J-Mech · #20 12-17-2014, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by garnold

There was a set screw in this collar that I removed with a nut on it. I took that out because I think that also held the collar in place. Now I hit with a punch using that small hole as a target CCW correct? It's not moving so I just want to know if I can/should really give it a good whack. It's getting late here at the Cub repair shop which happens to be my garage directly under my daughter's bedroom so I'll have to hold off on the procedure till tomorrow.

If it was locked correctly, you need to turn it clockwise (when facing it). Yes, the set screw holds it in place.

Hit it!! BFH!