My 1655 has what I am guessing is an added on bearing. It must have been bolted on the one side to the homemade looking bracket. I plan on removing it as I don't believe it's original and not being secured it is not helping anything. Also the main length of shaft is 1 1/4" dia. Is this correct? I added a piture of the rear pulleys, they were converted to chain drive. I got that changed back to belts ( there was no way to shut off the pto with the chain). Any opinions or tips thanks?

Massey 1655 Rear Pto Questions
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Posted September 13, 2014 - 12:48 PM
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Posted September 13, 2014 - 01:28 PM
If I were you I'd secure that carrier bearing in the framework and leave it! Something that Snapper/Massey should have done when designed. Good luck
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Posted September 13, 2014 - 01:38 PM
That's a new one by me, never seen anybody use a chain/sprocket system! I do however like the idea of a mid mount carrier bearing setup......I need to install one in my MF 1655 as when u hook the pto driveshaft up to back of engine it creates a whipping/vibration and the carrier bearing would help stabilize the shaft.
If I were you I'd secure that carrier bearing in the framework and leave it! Something that Snapper/Massey should have done when designed. Good luck
Yea I have to agree with Luke..
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Posted September 13, 2014 - 01:42 PM
The only problem with the solid mount carrier bearing is the fact that the engine is mounted in rubber, allowing movement to some extent. The solid mounted shaft will fight that engine movement. To me, the engine should have been solidly bolted to prevent misalignment at the spline shaft, causing premature wear.
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Posted September 13, 2014 - 02:05 PM
The only problem with the solid mount carrier bearing is the fact that the engine is mounted in rubber, allowing movement to some extent. The solid mounted shaft will fight that engine movement. To me, the engine should have been solidly bolted to prevent misalignment at the spline shaft, causing premature wear.
could always mount the carrier with rubber washers I guess,seems a good application for a LoveJoy.
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Posted September 13, 2014 - 02:47 PM
could always mount the carrier with rubber washers I guess,seems a good application for a LoveJoy.
A Lovejoy requires almost perfect alignment or it eats the rubber spider. Can't have anything moving when using a Lovejoy. Now a universal joint would work fine.
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Posted September 13, 2014 - 03:24 PM
Looking at it, I could build a bracket so its bolted to the engine carrier, as the engine is bolted solid to it. Would have to make sure the shaft is coupled and in line. The engine and the carrier bearing would move togather then. But maybe it's not worth the work, is this Massey pto setup that big of a problem?
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Posted September 13, 2014 - 10:35 PM
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Posted September 13, 2014 - 10:41 PM
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Posted September 14, 2014 - 07:36 AM
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Posted September 15, 2014 - 01:44 AM
I scrapped the original PTO shaft and made a new 2 piece shaft with the carrier bearing supporting the end of the second shaft over the hydro input shaft. Universal joints at the front and center pretty much eliminated any vibration.
I made the rear shaft long enough for an extra pulley outboard of the fender pan to drive the auxilliary hydraulic pump for the FEL without interfering with the clutch for the rear PTO. Live power for the pump, clutched power for the PTO, the front PTO is still available, and a seat for a passenger.
Can't beat that!
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Posted September 27, 2014 - 04:34 PM
Here is what I ended up doing, at least for now. I made a couple of hanger brackets from some scrap and used two rubber grommets that were for fuel lines going into the plastic tanks. They worked perfect for rubber bushing on the carrier bearing with washer for the alignment spacing.
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Posted October 05, 2014 - 09:20 AM
Here is what I ended up doing, at least for now. I made a couple of hanger brackets from some scrap and used two rubber grommets that were for fuel lines going into the plastic tanks. They worked perfect for rubber bushing on the carrier bearing with washer for the alignment spacing.
Heck yeah, that'll work......get ya by for now until you can make something more pretty to stick in there! Good job! Luke
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