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    Proofmeter cable leak - basic hydraulic pump questions

    Is this the seal you're talking about, or something different? If it's this seal, I've tried replacing it, to no avail.
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    Proofmeter cable leak - basic hydraulic pump questions

    I'm a newbie who's having trouble with a leak from the area where the proofmeter cable attaches to the rear of the hydraulic pump on my '55 Ford 860. It's actually leaking in two places (more quickly in the rear than forward). See link to video below. After spending a few hours today...
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    Proofmeter cable leak - easy fix or something more sinister?

    Please see my photo. I started leaking what I assume to be hydraulic fluid from the proof cable? (I'm a newbie) Is this what I'm hoping, in that I can just order and install a new cable? Anyone have experience with this? Thanks!
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    Rotary Cutter Help replacing slip clutch (attaching PTO) on old John Deere 205 Gyramor brush cutter

    Yeah, this one had a slip clutch. It seems there was a version with a shear bolt and a version with a slip clutch. In my case, the drive shaft isn't drilled for a shear bolt. Here is the parts diagram for the OEM slip clutch ($700+ from John Deere Vintage Parts): I'm considering trying to...
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    Rotary Cutter  Help replacing slip clutch (attaching PTO) on old John Deere 205 Gyramor brush cutter

    Can anyone point me in the right direction on hooking up my PTO to this John Deere 205 Gyramor cutter? We bought this used, and I was told that I "just need to get a slip clutch for it". haha :laughing:
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