Van Brunt 13 hole drill

[Hertenstein]

Hello. One of the drive shafts that turn seed “gears” which feeds the seed into the drop cups is frozen. Any good methods to get it freed up?

 

[Tx Jim]

Massive application of PB Blaster or Kroil to feed shaft cups then possible heating with a acetylene torch

 

[55 50 Ron]

Hello. One of the drive shafts that turn seed “gears” which feeds the seed into the drop cups is frozen. Any good methods to get it freed up?

Spray a generous amount of Liquid Wrench in each "cup". Let it sit and soak. Then use an adjustable wrench (Crescent or other) on the square shaft and try gently to move it. It may take awhile depending on how long it's been stuck.

 

[300guy]

If it was mine I would soak the gear with Freeze Off. I have used it on several equipment items and they come right apart. I had a Gensis plug clutch completely froze up and used it to get it apart in 1 day. Kept soaking the parts stuck with it and they all came loose with hand pressure only.

 

[Absent Minded Farmer]

Hello. One of the drive shafts that turn seed “gears” which feeds the seed into the drop cups is frozen. Any good methods to get it freed up?

I usually soak mine in kerosene, like the manual says.

Mike

 

[Hertenstein]

Thanks for all the responses!!! Much appreciated!!

 

[Loosehandle]

Maybe a little gentle tapping at each feed, I have a 15x7 excellent old drill.