PTO stub cap

[jimg]

On my 24D theres facility for a screw on cap to cover the PTO stub when its not in use. Do these caps follow a standard or does each mfg make up their own spec? In other words can a cap be gotten from a general tractor parts store? jimg

 

[herbenus]

A pto cap. Now there's a good idea. Mine's usually all covered with dirt when I connect up. Can't be good for splines. I think I'll make one. Maybe a tennis ball? Condom would be the right size but people might talk. Beer can?

 

[jimg]

The beer can might work but I doubt the other 2 would. I believe the idea is to insulate any rotation of the stub from the outside world. A cap that uses the existing threads would be ideal...which brings me back to the original inquiry. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Soundguy]

I believe the ford/nh pto stub cap is a standard item that hasn't changed much since the late 50's when the 1 3/8 pto became standard. And really.. the only change was length.. the threads are still the same... for instance, the plastic cap on my 1997 NH will screw into the cap holder on my 1952 8n.. though it is big, as the 8n had the shorter 1 1/8 pto stub, etc.

NH should have the plastic pto cap for your tractor.. I'm really surprised they didn't have one on when you bought it.. I would think that was a'safety' item. If the price is over 12 bucks, get a universal ford cap from tractor supply co.. they are aluminum too!.. not plastic.

I like the aluminum ones for durability.. though the plastic one i got 'free' is working.. etc.

Soundguy

 

[dmartin88]

On my BX22, the PTO cover snaps in to place, there aren't threads so they may be standard within a manufacturer but doesn't sound like the cap with threads would work on my Kubota?

 

[jimg]

Thanx! I did get one but the threads were nuked. To get it to stay in place I have to mess about w/ it. I figure its just a matter of time before it falls off and gets crushed. I had hoped to get a cap from a source other than NH b/c it would likely be cheaper. Ill be by a TSC this coming week and I'll look for one then. THanx again. jimg

 

[markie61]

I lost mine the first 100 hours. I left it on the fender. A couple days later, I noticed grey chunks all over the field where I had just mowed /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif.

If and when I replace it, I will probably rig up a "keeper" chain so that I can unscrew it and leave it hanging.

Mark

 

[jimg]

Dave,
Interesting, I always had the idea they were threaded. Guess I dont get out enough. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[jimg]

Mark,
Great idea! The only problem I see w/ that if its hang down it may get ripped off by snagging on something. Seems youd need some means of keeping it out of the way.

 

[Glenn9643]

Mine is attached with two small bolts. When removed, replace the bolts in the holes and put the cap in the tool box. That sounds good, but rarely happens. I generally just leave it off, and wipe the crud off the stub when I hook to the PTO...