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Douglas Miner 09-18-2012 04:32:33 76.118.1.20 Report to Moderator	I have the manual and it looks pretty straight forward removing the the cable if all goes well. My question is if I get the cable out can I run the tractor without the cable in place? Thanks Doug [Reply]   [No Email]
Sean in PA 09-18-2012 09:59:37 71.224.102.32 Report to Moderator	Re: PTO cable question in reply to Texasmark1, 09-18-2012 04:32:33   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see The way to test that theory would be to remove the cable, with the handle and housing from the dash, and then remove the conduit from between the back of the dash and the top cover of the tranny, and then put the cable, handle and conduit all back together separate from the rest of the tractor and see if the cable slides in the conduit. [Reply]  [No Email]
Douglas Miner 09-18-2012 10:07:16 74.82.64.160 Report to Moderator	Re: PTO cable question in reply to Sean in PA, 09-18-2012 09:59:37   I made a mistake. I put the cable back in and I pushed the threaded part inside out of position I think. Cable slides nice but now I have to pull the cover off. [Reply]  [No Email]
showcrop 09-18-2012 10:49:38 75.67.231.80 Report to Moderator	Re: PTO cable question in reply to Douglas Miner, 09-18-2012 10:07:16   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see This is why the manual tells you to thread the bottom section of the trans cable into the PTO to hold the linkage in place until you are redy to put the PTO cable in.a [Reply]  [No Email]
Sean in PA 09-18-2012 09:31:24 71.224.102.32 Report to Moderator	Re: PTO cable question in reply to Blindhawg, 09-18-2012 04:32:33   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see When you install the cable, you actually screw the end of the cable into a piece inside the transmission that moves the PTO control valve, so if the cable moves fine when not installed but doesn't move once it's installed, either it is not adjusted properly or the piece that it screws into isn't moving inside the transmission. [Reply]  [No Email]
showcrop 09-18-2012 09:43:22 75.67.231.80 Report to Moderator	Re: PTO cable question in reply to Sean in PA, 09-18-2012 09:31:24   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see The situation that I had with mine is that the light gauge sheet steel linkage part moved back and forth as it should, and the cable moved nicely in and out when not attached. When assembled, however, the bend pulled the part that the cable threads into enough off center so that it rubbed firmly against the inside of the tube that extends downward from the cover. [Reply]  [No Email]
Douglas Miner 09-18-2012 06:56:13 76.118.1.20 Report to Moderator	Re: PTO cable question in reply to Douglas Miner, 09-18-2012 04:32:33   Okay the PTO cable is out no visible damage and it moves freely. Guess the problem is further down. [Reply]  [No Email]
showcrop 09-18-2012 04:48:57 75.67.231.80 Report to Moderator	Re: PTO cable question in reply to Douglas Miner, 09-18-2012 04:32:33   I don't know what it would hurt. Of course you will want to plug the hole to keep dust out and you will need to remove the cover in order to get the cable back in. I assume that this is a temporary thing but if ends up being long term and the shaft is turning constantly, I would put a cover over the PTO shaft to protect the seal. [Reply]  [No Email]
Douglas Miner 09-18-2012 04:35:40 76.118.1.20 Report to Moderator	Re: PTO cable question in reply to Douglas Miner, 09-18-2012 04:32:33   Sorry forgot to add Ford 4000 SOS 4 cylinder gas. [Reply]  [No Email]
Tequila 09-18-2012 07:48:08 70.196.194.10 Report to Moderator	Re: PTO cable question in reply to Douglas Miner, 09-18-2012 04:35:40   Why??? [Reply]  [No Email]
Douglas Miner 09-18-2012 08:30:56 76.118.1.20 Report to Moderator	Re: PTO cable question in reply to Tequila, 09-18-2012 07:48:08   Why would the PTO cable be unable to move on the tractor but move freely when removed? No rust on the cable just some old black grease. [Reply]  [No Email]
showcrop 09-18-2012 09:19:09 75.67.231.80 Report to Moderator	Re: PTO cable question in reply to Douglas Miner, 09-18-2012 08:30:56   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see My PTO cable did not want to move when installed. It was due to a part of the linkage inside being bent, causing interference between the linkage and the interior part of the cable housing. I straightened the bent part, installed and adjusted the cable and it works super nice now. [Reply]  [No Email]