How much wiggle is OK

[Eric Bachhuber]

The orc/size adapter I put on the pto shaft of my 49 TO20 has quite a bit of play. From looking thru the archives this sounds common, but it really has a lot of play and causes the drive shaft for the mower to wiggle also. How much is excessive movement? Will I damage anything? Also I am leaking oil from the pto. Is there any additional pieces anyone would recommend in addition to the gasket and oil seal to have on hand to fix once I pull the pto shaft to repair the leak and change the oil? Thanx for your thoughts in advance.

 

[Stephen Atkins]

Eric;

I had the same problem. It looked like there was enuf wobble to wear on the pto flange. We had Fergusons since about 1948-9 and alot of different adapters and stuff. I used the pto extension for the cornpicker hitch and had to shorten the drive shaft for the mower some.

steveormary

 

[Jeff Z.]

She can never have too much wiggle.LOL

 

[Anonymous-0]

The leaking oil is through the oil seal which may be a consequence of the wiggle.[who knows] My tea20 had the small sized pto but when it started to leak I was able to purchase the larger size shaft which came with an oil seal and bearing fitted, just a matter of pushing in & bolting on.

 

[wazza_60]

Have had a similar problem with my 1948 tea 20, excessive wobble in the PTO adaptor shaft. Used to vibrate quite badly when using the slasher. Changed it to the new stlye larger spined shaft that drops straight in, no problems anymore. Cost about $150.00 Aus but well worth it