I bought a yanmar 1500d and it is missing the front driveshaft. The guy i bought the tractor from claims that it got stolen. Everything seems to check out fine front end wise, but my question is has anyone ever made a homemade front driveshaft with some square tubing and some ends from tractor supply. Or would anyone happen to have a extra one or a old laying around they want to get rid of.
yanmar 1500d front driveshaft
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clemsonfor
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Call Hoye. I bet he has several shafts.
I am sure you could make one out of square tube and some yokes.
There must be a common problem and reason for this. There is a 1500 in my area on CL right now that is missing the front shaft???
I am sure you could make one out of square tube and some yokes.
There must be a common problem and reason for this. There is a 1500 in my area on CL right now that is missing the front shaft???
damammel
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I'm not sure you would find the right ends at tsc. They use metric ball bearings in the cups at each end. It's only held in with spring tension and a cotter pin. I think the easiest way i think is to buy the new shaft and parts. I think you risk damage to other parts by making one.
clemsonfor
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oh yea i forgot about the ball bearing ends etc. i dont have a D model so i dont see one.
damammel
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I like to make as much as I can but I see that being more of a pain than it's worth. I did notice that the spring and washer that go with the install are not listed under the additional needed items.