How to remove PTO extension ?

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Hello : I'm trying to remove the PTO extension so I can install the cap to cover the spinning shaft ? Does someone know a easy ways ? thanks
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Well, first let me tell you what NOT to do:
Don't go all "King Kong" with a hammer or a puller.
You don't want to damage the bearings in the output shaft housing.
That extension slid on easily and should slide off easily.
It may just have some rust hanging on.
I see that you have no pin through the retainer hole. Did you remove it or was it not there?
Anyway, shoot some penetrating fluid on the splines and through the retainer hole and let it soak.
Then take a pair of Vice Grips and clamp on the extension.
Take a small hammer and alternately LIGHTLY tap IN on the extension and tap OUT on the vice grips.
More penetrating oil.
Repeat until it slides off.
DON'T GO ALL KING KONG!!!!
Faness is your friend!
 

No pin but there was a bolt in the second hole. Will give it penetrating oil and will be careful. Thanks.
 
If worse comes to worst, just replace the whole shaft.
Then you would have a 1 3/8 inch shaft without the adapter.
YT sells them here. Makes for a good opportunity
to change the fluid if it hasn't been done recently too.
 

Try soaking with a 50/50 mix of Acetone and ATF. Works better than any other penetrating oil I have used. Works great on rusted connections.
 
You don't need to replace the whole PTO shaft, not yet unless you want to. It takes some soaking in solvent and a little elbow grease to remove a rusty sleeve that's all. Be sure the adaptor sleeve safety shear pin is completely removed first. These sleeves tend to rust/freeze on when left for long periods of time. If the sleeve doesn't slide off even with little persuasion, get out your 50/50 mix or some PB BLASTER and start spraying to loosen up. You need to get in behind eth sleeve where it fits over the PTO shaft so it penetrates onto both male and female parts. The PB can will have a plastic stem to fit in spray nozzle and make it easier to flex in behind the two parts. Any ho-made mixture may require you to put in a spray bottle and try to squeeze in like that. Be sure to apply some into the adaptor and PTO pin holes too. Engage PTO lever to free spin shaft. Using a pry bar/crowbar type device apply pressure to back of sleeve using the PTO bearing Housing lip as fulcrum point. You can apply some gentle blows with a brass hammer around the shaft after spraying to help unfreeze the rust. Avoid heavy excessive blows to the shaft. I've unfroze and removed several of the sleeves over the years and this method works best, for me anyway. It will come off but depending on how bad it is rusted on will depend on how long it takes. It may come off with a few sprays and taps or over several days spraying and tapping a few times each day. It will come off and since it doesn't interfere with operating an implement, can use tractor while it soaks. I keep both the sleeve and the PTO Cap in my toolbox and use whichever one is needed. For 3-PT Plow, Disc, Cultivator, Back Blade items I keep the PTO dust cap on. When using a PTO driven implement like a mower, spreader, or driver I install the sleeve. Now, I think what Royse is suggesting is to get a new PTO shaft as they are all 1-3/8" now and so there is no need for a sleeve. The issue is the OEM cap won't fit fully onto the new shaft (new are longer) and you'll need an aftermarket square cap if you want a dust cap. It will be cheaper to just use the sleeve and cap til you can afford a new shaft and cover and get the bearing and seal when you replace it. I have been using sleeves and PTO Covers on my 9N and 8N for years and never found a reason to replace a PTO shaft on either. Your tractor, your dollars, your time, your call...

Tim Daley(MI)
 
"I think what Royse is suggesting is to get a new PTO shaft as they are all 1-3/8" now and so there is no need for a sleeve."

Yes, that's what I was suggesting. IF it wouldn't come off. Or worse, you break things trying to get it off.
The new shaft comes fully assembled with a new bearing, bearing housing, seal, gasket and PTO cap.
So depending on what your time is worth, that may be the cheaper route.
If you don't mind spending the time, even if it takes days, then it's just another option.
 
I would only add that *IF* you install a new shaft, you will need to be careful on your implements PTO shaft lengths.. a new shaft will be shorter than the original plus your extension/adaptor. You
might be in need of Lengthening some. Too Long is no good but Too Short is just as bad.
 
(quoted from post at 15:04:57 07/19/20) I seem to remember some one made a PTO cover out of PVC pipe and posted pictures a few years ago.

A can of wd-40 a few drilled holes (to get the wd-40 inside better) , patience and in the back of my mine not to go King Kong on it , and it is off . thanks for the help .
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