How to remove rockshaft from 1812

[worktheweb]

Hey guys, long time listener, first time caller...

I have an 1812 and the rockshaft lifting tabs are sheared off. I bought what appeared to be the correct replacement but it's not nearly as beefy as what's currently on the tractor.

The bigger issue is that I can't figure out how to remove the existing one! I've been applying heat with a MAPP gas torch & then hitting the pin with freeze spray & coating the thing with PB Blaster to no avail. I've been beating the crap out of the retaining pin (I hope it's a retaining pin) and nothing is happening. I attached a picture of the rockshaft, the pin is the shiny silver thing on the left. It's easy to take picture of it with the tractor standing on end.

I currently have the engine out of the tractor as I just replaced the stupid ignition module. I'm assuming it's easier to do the rockshaft with the engine out, correct me if I'm wrong. I'm about ready to find a shop that can do the work for me as I'm about out of ideas.

[Sam Mac]

They are a PITA to get out. Oxy Acetylene torch a punch and a Bid Hammer sometimes will do the job. I’ve heard of people drilling them out with a carbide drill. This is what it should look like per Parts Tree

[worktheweb]

Ok, so based on my picture and the parts tree picture, the shiny silver thing I'm whaling on is the pin that is holding item #2 onto the rockshaft.

I might try drilling it because I don't have an oxy torch. Has anybody tried cutting the outer sleeve of the rockshaft off with an angle grinder? The one in there is toast so no biggie.

If I had known the rockshaft was toast I probably would have passed on the tractor. I'll be checking that from now on with any future tractors.

[ACecil]

Not of much help, but wanted to welcome you to OCC!

[Shaner]

An 1812 is a sweet machine. Busted rock shaft or not you will like it.

[Sam Mac]

Originally Posted by worktheweb

Ok, so based on my picture and the parts tree picture, the shiny silver thing I'm whaling on is the pin that is holding item #2 onto the rockshaft.

I might try drilling it because I don't have an oxy torch. Has anybody tried cutting the outer sleeve of the rockshaft off with an angle grinder? The one in there is toast so no biggie.

If I had known the rockshaft was toast I probably would have passed on the tractor. I'll be checking that from now on with any future tractors.

Maybe this is a dumb question but do you have a good shaft part #2? I'm thinking it may be easier to just take a sawzall to it and replace the whole thing.

[Oak]

I'm thinking the same as Sam. Using a BFH can't be too good on the stress to the frame. I think I would put a zerk fitting on the new one to. I had one that was rusted together and it took forever to free it up. Good luck!

[FrankF3]

Originally Posted by Oak

I'm thinking the same as Sam. Using a BFH can't be too good on the stress to the frame. I think I would put a zerk fitting on the new one to. I had one that was rusted together and it took forever to free it up. Good luck!

My 1572 had rusted together also some time in the past. I drilled mine as to accept a needle fitting on my grease gun. Haven't had a problem since.

[KayakDon]

"Ok, so based on my picture and the parts tree picture, the shiny silver thing I'm whaling on is the pin that is holding item #2 onto the rockshaft."

It looks to me there is no pin going through rock shaft and #2. The shiny thing is #2 you see through a hole in the rock shaft? Are you pounding into the hole?

[darkminion_17]

That's what it is.There is no pin in mine.