u-joints

Ellis Kinney · Apr 11, 2017

I have a Woods Cadet 60 model brush hog. It is a pull type. I have replaced the universal joints, but when I try to make much of a turn they knock and also cause the transmission of my M to knock a little, so I take it out of gear on sharp turns. I have observed my neighbor using his round baler and he can turn fairly sharp. Question-- are there different types of universal joints for different applications? I have heard of timing u-joints but don't understand the concept. If you have an answer or solution please explain and be specific. Thanks, Ellis

JMOR · Apr 11, 2017

(quoted from post at 14:45:27 04/11/17) I have a Woods Cadet 60 model brush hog. It is a pull type. I have replaced the universal joints, but when I try to make much of a turn they knock and also cause the transmission of my M to knock a little, so I take it out of gear on sharp turns. I have observed my neighbor using his round baler and he can turn fairly sharp. Question-- are there different types of universal joints for different applications? I have heard of timing u-joints but don't understand the concept. If you have an answer or solution please explain and be specific. Thanks, Ellis

es there are different types of U-joints. Timing is as explained in the sketch.

P I Pete · Apr 11, 2017

Do you have the u-joints in time, not sure of instructions but I'm sure it could be found on you tube.

Pete

Ellis Kinney · Apr 11, 2017

Thanks, I have already printed this off, and when it quits raining I will walk down to the little barn and check it out. Ellis

Roger in Iowa · Apr 11, 2017

If it is a John Deere round baler, it will have either an "equal angle hitch arrangement or a constant velocity front u-joint where it attaches to the tractor. It will turn corners without knocking.

Without either, yours is going to knock when you turn a sharp corner and yes it is a good idea to take pto out of gear.

Phasing, as below, will help but will not eliminate the knock.

BobReeves · Apr 11, 2017

Wow never thought about aligning u-joints, not presently having any issues but will sure keep this in mind.

JMOR · Apr 11, 2017

Some implements with square telescoping shafts make it easy to phase the two joints 90 out. Other shapes make it easy to keep it correct, as they will fit only one way.

johnyquest69 · Apr 11, 2017

Agree with Rodger, Neighbor probably has CV joint on his baler.

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