I have 2 working PTOs (at least they worked on the tractor...) and both have cracked and flaking "potting material" insulation. I'm attempting to get my 1450 back online (hence the recent flurry of questions) and need some advice on repairing the field coil. I'm going to attempt the "better" of the 2 first.
As you can see from the pic - there is about about a 1.5" inch section of damage - part where the coil is exposed, the other where the insulation is peeling up.
I've viewed other threads that state to use JBweld to re-insulate the damaged area - but I've got a question (see picture below) - is it ok to get JBweld down into the areas indicated in red? In other words, is is OK for the JBWeld to cover the bad area and get down into the gap between the outer edge of the coil and the metal housing (I would just cover affected area and scrape the JBWeld level with housing) or would this prevent thing from fitting back together correctly, requiring me to fashion some sort "dam" between the inner and outer edges of the coil and housing (gap highlighted in red) - so the JBWled only sat on top of the coil?
Thanks,
-Calvin
