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Post hole digger; twisted inner shaft

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Michael

11-25-2002 09:16:48




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I noticed that the inner square shaft of my post hole digger has a slight twist at the upper end of the smaller square shaft. Is this cause for concern? Should it be replaced before use or can I use the post hole digger as is? Thanks




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thurlow

11-26-2002 06:51:14




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 Re: Post hole digger; twisted inner shaft in reply to Michael, 11-25-2002 09:16:48  
Michael, I wouldn't be concerned with a 'slight' twist in shaft if the following two things are still true: 1. shaft(s) still telescope freely and 2. universal joints (cross and bearings) are still in phase.



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Tom

11-25-2002 18:30:29




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 Re: Post hole digger; twisted inner shaft in reply to Michael, 11-25-2002 09:16:48  
AS the guy below said, probably better off to get a new shaft. One other thing to be sure to do: knock out the shear-pin; grease and spin around without the pin in. Install a new shear-pin. Don't play cheap-charlie by using an old bolt - - GET THE CORRECT PIN for your digger!



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JD70Jim

11-25-2002 10:32:33




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 Re: Post hole digger; twisted inner shaft in reply to Michael, 11-25-2002 09:16:48  
I had that happen once, on an old post hole digger. It didn't have shields, so it was obvious that is was bent. I would say that once it has been "twisted", the metal has already been stressed. It will no longer retain it's original structural properties---the metal will have thin places in it, even cracks. If you put a LOAD on it, from your tractor, I would say that the chance of it breaking, and then having the pto shaft spinning wildly at the rear of your tractor make the chance of serious damage and even injury, very high.

Do yourself a major favor and just buy a new shaft

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