Give me Strength!

Allan in NE · May 11, 2013

So,

Last fall, I worked for 3 days tryin' to bust loose the wedge lock on my 1066 because a wheel had walked out on the axle. Finally just gave up, tightened 'er down and left the goofy thing.

Yesterday, getting ready for this years' field work and notice that the wheel is now slid completely in on the axle almost to the bearing retainer.

Note To Self: Loosen the damned things, tighten it back up and use the tractor. They will bust loose. :>)

Allan

dcarp · May 11, 2013

Strange how things like that happen! Sometimes working on these things is like herding cats

Allan in NE · May 11, 2013

Or, pushing a rope uphill. :>)

Allan

NEKS · May 11, 2013

A warning. If its like the 986 wedges don't borrow that special wrench and break it. They are very, very hard to find. I am now the proud owner of a heavy impact socket from Snap-on. Took a long punch and drove the inside wedge out to get it loose.

Allan in NE · May 11, 2013

Yes Sir,

Did all that, but the thing was just absolutely jammed.

Loose now tho. :>(

Allan

rrlund · May 11, 2013

That's what I thought when I loosened the clamps on the front axle on my Oliver 1600 with the loader on it. Been about 13 years now that they've run loose. Still hasn't broke loose so I can slide them in.

todd hamilton · May 11, 2013

Not one of ih's best design points

wilamayb · May 11, 2013

Or shooting pool with a plowline....

Or trying to put a cat in an onion bag

GordoSD · May 11, 2013

Or trying to put a wet noodle up a wildcat's azz

rustyj14 · May 12, 2013

How about: Pushing a wagon up hill with a rope!?

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