I have two horses and I'm curious if you know any trick on the engagement pins the engine moves up and down on. I had trouble on both tiller getting the pins freed up as they were rusted up to being frozen. I am curious if they should be highly polished or even chromed.
Hi Eric, the first one I restored had rust frozen pins. I freed them using a propane torch to get them as hot as possible then spraying WD-40 while it was still hot, and this was able to draw the oil gap around the pin. I then used a rubber hammer to get them to move. The pins are not chrome plated. I cleaned them up with a wire wheel and filled the pits with autobody filler. Sanded them smooth and generous axle grease and have never had a problem since. I hope this helps.
They were slightly rust welded on. I used penetrating oil that I let sit for a day then an adjustable gear puller. When I replaced it I used lots of grease just in case I had to remove them again.
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I have two horses and I'm curious if you know any trick on the engagement pins the engine moves up and down on. I had trouble on both tiller getting the pins freed up as they were rusted up to being frozen. I am curious if they should be highly polished or even chromed.
Hi Eric, the first one I restored had rust frozen pins. I freed them using a propane torch to get them as hot as possible then spraying WD-40 while it was still hot, and this was able to draw the oil gap around the pin. I then used a rubber hammer to get them to move. The pins are not chrome plated. I cleaned them up with a wire wheel and filled the pits with autobody filler. Sanded them smooth and generous axle grease and have never had a problem since. I hope this helps.
How did you get the tine carriers off?
Any chance you could tell me the dimensions on your tires. I have a 76 similar to yours I am restoring, but dont know what size tires to get. Thanks
Hi, the tire size is 4.8 - 4.0 / 8, and I purchased them on E-bay. Good Luck with the restoration.
could you tell me how to contact you. I need some help on a troy bilt horse tiller
Sure, send me an e-mail on how I can reach you. I'll be on vacation next week, but I'll keep checking here.
where did u get parts 4 67 /78
I have a 1978 model,and it's for sale,give me a call 254 485 5948
Try "custom parts inc." on the internet
How did you get the time carriers of ?
They were slightly rust welded on. I used penetrating oil that I let sit for a day then an adjustable gear puller. When I replaced it I used lots of grease just in case I had to remove them again.