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Overview: James Slade had spacer between two thrust bearings on modular wheel unit. Spacer was held in place with 1/2" thru holes. Not a good idea. This happened during tooth bar bucket work. Shaft Diameter - 1-7/8". Don't know about cost of power hookup. Fixed by milling/drilling new shaft in 8 hour day - taking off tracks, taking off quick connect unit. Second breakage happened a few days later on the 2nd wheel, same side of tractor. | |||
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Revision as of 18:44, 21 October 2012
Overview: James Slade had spacer between two thrust bearings on modular wheel unit. Spacer was held in place with 1/2" thru holes. Not a good idea. This happened during tooth bar bucket work. Shaft Diameter - 1-7/8". Don't know about cost of power hookup. Fixed by milling/drilling new shaft in 8 hour day - taking off tracks, taking off quick connect unit. Second breakage happened a few days later on the 2nd wheel, same side of tractor.
Fixing:
Making keyway in new shaft: