This forum post was about the SOS and my questions regarding the SOS. I think I understand why you thought my post was "misleading and vague." My opening post simply stated that we now will have a good reliable shaft rather than using our old worn out one or finding another worn shaft for double what John charges. I never once said that the hex design was superior to the spline design. I was only stating that the newly milled shaft would provide excellent results and would perform fine with our use and that I can see it working years to come. I could buy a used spline shaft for 500 bucks with half its life gone or I could have John do his repair for half the price. If I have to replace it in 10 years then I won't be heartbroken.
50 hours a years is considered a show tractor, well then so be it, ours will be a “show tractor” Haha. Shall we get antique license plate due to low hours and special low insurance because of limited use? Sounds good to me!
I am not on here to start any fights, just simply to gain knowledge from experienced SOS tractor owners and mechanics. Your attitude set me off. I am sorry that I am a beginner in the SOS world, but we all have to start somewhere. I am going to consider some of the ideas you have put out there. I appreciate your thoughts and contributions. I don't want to make any enemy’s.
I don't want to get into a fight about what is better, 6pt vs. 12pt. I've heard the stories on both sides. The argument will go on for centuries to come. In my opinion, I prefer 6pt. over 12pt. 12 pt. may have more points of contact but 6pt actually has more contact surface (metal to metal). I can see advantages to both sides. What I have read and researched was that a huge advantage to 12pt is that they are easier to work with in tighter places. I'll leave it at that. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion.
Thank you for your advice and wisdom with your 30 plus years of experience. Just talk to me like I actually know a thing or two about mechanics. I’d appreciate it. I’m only trying to learn about these machines. I just graduated from an 8N to the 901 Series and it has been a learning process. Haha
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