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[Thorr40]

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

[boyscout862]

What brand and model tractor?

[Gtractor]

I bet Doc Bolens can fix you right up.  He'll be by in a little while. 

[Bolens 1000]

What model tiller? Tubeframe Large frame? Q series??

[blackjackjakexxix]

If you can't find a number on the tiller,get us some pics,or give us the model of tractor your using,

[Thorr40]

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.

[Thorr40]

I forgot to add, the price was right. It was free.

[Thorr40]

Any ideas?

[Bruce Dorsi]

 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."

[29 Chev]

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. 

 

 

[chieffan]

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.

[Thorr40]

Thank you everyone for the help. 

[blackjackjakexxix]

I have the 1714207 listed on ebay right now

[Thorr40]

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

[Bolens 1000]

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