Now that winter is here I can start working on my tiller. I have discovered that the U-joints are shot and I can't find replacements. Can anyone help with this? It is the 33" tiller. Thanks

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Posted December 04, 2015 - 01:55 PM
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Posted December 04, 2015 - 02:40 PM
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Posted December 04, 2015 - 03:34 PM
I bet Doc Bolens can fix you right up. He'll be by in a little while.
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Posted December 04, 2015 - 03:38 PM
What model tiller? Tubeframe Large frame? Q series??
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Posted December 04, 2015 - 06:53 PM
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Posted December 05, 2015 - 11:06 AM
My tiller is Model No. 18618 and thanks to the Manuals area. To answer boyscout862 I have a Bolens 1050. I know this isn't the original tiller for this model tractor, but it works.
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Posted December 06, 2015 - 02:00 PM
Any ideas?
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Posted December 06, 2015 - 05:36 PM
I have discovered that the U-joints are shot and I can't find replacements. Can anyone help with this? It is the 33" tiller. Thanks
One option is to replace the entire driveshaft with the universals, but that won't be cheap! ...Part # 1713550. .....You may find a good, used shaft.
There were repair kits for the U-joints listed in the Bolens manual : Part # 1714207 for U-joints marked 6N or Part # 1714208 for U-joints marked Neapco.
Maybe one of our sponsors can furnish what you need. .....Failing that, I believe the "6N" designation is an industry number. ....You may try an online search for that or "Neapco."
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Posted December 06, 2015 - 06:00 PM
If one of the site sponsors can't help you they can probably be sourced at an auto parts or farm supply store.
"Part # 1714207 for U-joints marked 6N or Part # 1714208 for U-joints marked Neapco."
The 1714207 crosses to a 861 Precision or 1-1475 Neapco - should have .969" diameter bearing caps
The 1714208 crosses to a 338 Precision or 1-0170 Neapco - should have .938" diameter bearing caps
Here is a link to the Neapco catalog http://neapco.mycarparts.net/ - you can enter the Neapco part numbers and verify the diameter of your old bearing caps and inside width of the yoke - both joints are inside locks.
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Posted December 07, 2015 - 08:18 AM
Check with a equipment welding repair shop. Most of them handle the small U-Joints and shafts and could make one up for you. Lot of older tractor steering shafts had small U-Joints in them. I know Farmall/International did and probably others too.
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Posted December 07, 2015 - 01:46 PM
Thank you everyone for the help.
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Posted December 07, 2015 - 01:53 PM
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Posted December 15, 2015 - 12:40 PM
I maybe looking in the wrong area. Is there a supplier I can get replacement tines? Used or new are fine, some of them are almost straight, they are worn that much. Thanks
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Posted December 15, 2015 - 12:44 PM
From a cost standpoint your better getting used ones, new tines list about $25-30 ea
I can get you new ones , but I'm sure one of the guys here may have some used sets for you for a 1/4 of the cost