How to remove front PTO off 73

[garnold]

I've been checking all over for steps on how to do this. Which manual describes the proper way to remove the pto and bearing plz. Thanks :-)

[garnold]

Ok, just another one of my rookie calls. I figured out how the set screws come out. And as always, the first 4 come out great then the top one of the last set seems striped 😁 I have it soaking in PB blaster hoping it breaks free. If not that then I'll see if an easy out can fit in there. Any other ideas?

[Alvy]

Gene the trick is to go back and forth with the stubborn ones, if you feel them start to tighten up then turn them back in and then turn out a little further. Each time going a little more. The bearing behind it has a locking collar that you have to turn CW to loosen as it is somewhat of an eccentric. Plenty of write ups on here with many tricks, tips, and oops now what's. Good luck and take your time. Breaking a set screw or stripping one adds a lot of time. I use a pitman arm puller to pull off Pto bearing

[Jeff in Pa]

Originally Posted by garnold

Ok, just another one of my rookie calls. I figured out how the set screws come out. And as always, the first 4 come out great then the top one of the last set seems striped �� I have it soaking in PB blaster hoping it breaks free. If not that then I'll see if an easy out can fit in there. Any other ideas?

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

[Jeff in Pa]

Originally Posted by Alvy

Gene the trick is to go back and forth with the stubborn ones, if you feel them start to tighten up then turn them back in and then turn out a little further. Each time going a little more. The bearing behind it has a locking collar that you have to turn CW to loosen as it is somewhat of an eccentric. Plenty of write ups on here with many tricks, tips, and oops now what's. Good luck and take your time. Breaking a set screw or stripping one adds a lot of time. I use a pitman arm puller to pull off Pto bearing

I use this

[Billy-O]

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

What does the frozen pizza have to do with the front PTO removal?

[Jeff in Pa]

Originally Posted by Billy-O

What does the frozen pizza have to do with the front PTO removal?

Parts box ( plus a guy has to eat )

[Alvy]

That's awesome Jeff. I spoke with Lew the other night about your basket pulley removal tool, did you ever add that one to the parts page? That bearing puller one is great, simple and effective. I just used a big posi lock puller to get a basket pulley off with some heat but it was tricky not to bend it, need to pull it from the middle hub area like yours

[sawdustdad]

garnold,

There are some videos on youtube that show how to remove the PTO.

[Jeff in Pa]

Originally Posted by Alvy

That's awesome Jeff. I spoke with Lew the other night about your basket pulley removal tool, did you ever add that one to the parts page? That bearing puller one is great, simple and effective. I just used a big posi lock puller to get a basket pulley off with some heat but it was tricky not to bend it, need to pull it from the middle hub area like yours

Yes, the PTO pulley puller is on my parts page.