Model H governor gear

[John Wegienka]

Hi, seen a post a few days ago reguarding gov gear for model H. Have a '41 with 'noise' coming from that area. Tractor has been rebuilt including gov. When I had it apart I noticed the teeth were a little scared up with a few burrs here and there. Does anyone know if this is the reason for the noise or is there another possible reason. Was told to use ALL the gaskets that the kit had and them some so to make sure the gears were'nt meshing too tightly. Thanks

 

[jerryinga]

Check the archives there is a real good post as to how to align those gears. They are supposed to be used as a set but at $500 a set I can live with a little noise. I was told that after a while the gears will wear to a pattern and become a match which will make them run quiet.

 

[leon]

In going through mine, I'm sure it was the rear bearing on the fan shaft that was the primary source of the noise. It's splash lubricated and after 70 years the oil passage that funnels the splash oil to the bearing just plugs up and the bearing then runs dry.

 

[Mark-Ia]

The only way those gears will wear to a match,is being worked everyday. Even then I doubt it.

 

[Mark-Ia]

You only need to use the gaskets that are necessary for proper bearing mesh and alignment. The fanshaft gear and the gov. gear must match at the backside,or heel. Then set the proper backlash by using the appropriate amount of gears on the outside gov. cover. As said, the rear fanshaft bearing will also make alot of noise if bad. You can purchase new bearings at NAPA, part# PB01 for 1/2 of Deere price.

 

[John Wegienka]

Thanks everyone for your input. Can't remember if I replaced that bearing or not but will replace it again and check oil lube lines and passeges... before I rework or get into the gears. Thanks again...