1550 cracked PTO Cover

o1iver · Aug 26, 2017

I have an Oliver 1550 with a crack in the PTO cover. Is it safe to use it if the cover is cracked, or should I get it replaced? Assuming it needs to be replaced, how hard is it to change?

J. Schwiebert · Aug 27, 2017

I am guessing you have a 1550 with the optional single speed PTO. If so a cover off of a 1600 will also work. You can change it in less than 1/2 hour. You can use the PTO, More questions?

rrlund · Aug 27, 2017

No real danger probably,but you can get somebody to grind it in and weld it with nickel rod if you don't weld yourself. I've seen them with a big chunk broken right out from the center link dropping down and hitting them.

Mike(NEOhio) · Aug 27, 2017

Mine came with a hole in it. The seal in front of the clutch was bad and it was full of sludge and dirt. I suppose one day I'll weld a patch on it but it's no real problem.

o1iver · Aug 27, 2017

Thanks for the responses. I will use it as-is today and start
looking for a replacement, or find some nickel rod. What
material is the cover in case I weld it myself?

rrlund · Aug 27, 2017

It's just cast iron. Grind a notch in the crack and weld it back in.

Centerplate · Aug 27, 2017

The one on my 1655 has a patch welded to it for decades and that has oil in it. Not a problem.

Mike(NEOhio) · Aug 27, 2017

Probably would be easier to just braze the crack unless you know how to weld cast iron. When I picked mine up I asked but he didn't have the broken piece.

LarryH · Aug 27, 2017

if a 770 is the same I have 1 just call link_disallowed day 2413 nite

brutus49DC · Aug 29, 2017

cast needs to be pre-heated before you start welding, then needs to be buried in floor dry (anyways that's what I use)to cool it slowly

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