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nisse

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I recently picked up a Montgomery Ward rototiller at an auction. I went through the carb yesterday and the engine was running well, although the tines were spinning they didn't seem fast enough.
I then discovered I could slide the drive shaft with the pulleys back and forth about three quarters of an inch. After looking at parts breakdown the only thing I see that holds it in place is a snap ring item AI. Do you think this is my problem or is there something else I should be looking at?
Thanks,
John
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I can't answer your question, bit I have one exactly like that one with Ford branding on it. I bought it brand new back in the early 70s. It was built by Jacobson.
Loren
 
My late Uncle used to have a Wards tiller vary similar to that, they were made by Gilson.

The tines don't turn very fast on tillers of that style, the worm gear drive IS a bit delicate, needs to be clean, seals need to be good, and it needs the proper gear oil, but I would think if the gears failed the times would not turn at all, or turn in jerks, NOT simply slow.

Worn gear endplay is set by screw-in cap at the front. If it loose, bearing may have failed.

Time to take a look inside, and clean, replace bearings and seals as needed, assemble and put in fresh oil!
 
I used to have an old Wards tiller, probably older than yours, tines didn't turn real fast, pivoted in the middle, was great for cultivating, could swing the handles a little and reach in next to a plant and snatch a weed.
 
My dad has had one exactly like it for many many years.. thats the extent of the tines is that speed. ..esp if you have ran a rear one which goes alot faster.. Good tiller though.. I borrowed it alot until I got my own rear tine..
 
I can't help you with your question but I couldn't help but reply. I have one just like it and it still runs and works great, except it eats reverse belts. It sat once for years and started up on the first couple tries. It always has been a good starter. My daughter uses it now in her garden.

That tiller and others like it were made by a company called Gilson Bros. in Plymouth WI. They made Lawn and Garden Equipment both under their name but also for many other companies, like Montgomery Ward. In high school after school and one summer I worked there, first in the Quality Control Department and later in the Design Department doing odd jobs. That company no longer exists but now when I drive by that rather large building it has a big Toro sign on it.

Paul
 
Thanks for the replies, looks like I'll have to dig into it a little more. As far as using the tiller, how well will it go through sod? Main use for it this spring will be reseeding some existing lawn and digging a new garden where their is lawn at our new place.
Thanks,
John
 
(quoted from post at 23:27:15 02/05/18) Thanks for the replies, looks like I'll have to dig into it a little more. As far as using the tiller, how well will it go through sod? Main use for it this spring will be reseeding some existing lawn and digging a new garden where their is lawn at our new place.
Thanks,
John
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They work okay for what they are. Lots and lots of bouncing around on sod. They don't dig deep like a rear tine. Might consider renting a heavy rear tine machine to bust up the sod and save the front tine for more of a cultivating type of use.

I spent a lot of hours behind a front tine tiller. Okay on light soils. Near useless on clay.
 
My experience has been no tillers are good on sod - front or rear tine. Not saying that some aren't but I've had a Troybilt Horse, a couple Craftsman and Wards exactly like the one in the picture - all were a huge PIA to run on sod or clay.


Best way to break up sod is to plow it first then run a front tine across it (usually too rough for a rear tine).
 
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