TripC 2 #1 Posted Friday at 09:13 PM Any of you gents have a rock shaft laying around that you could take pics and post dimensions of so I can fabricate one,I just bought a tiller and was supposed to get the drive system for free from the seller,But I'm at the point that it's not gonna happen so I'm just going to try and fabricate everything my self any help would be appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 8,347 #2 Posted Friday at 10:22 PM The ones I made i used a 3/4 collar to lock it in place. The bushings came from McMaster Carr. I used a rear hitch pin for the 3/4 shaft. The pics are from my archive notes. I don't have any on hand to offer better dimensions. I sold the last one I had to @Handy Don at the show this year. He may be able to provide more info?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TripC 2 #3 Posted Saturday at 01:52 AM I was looking at an old non usable deck I have laying around and the lift bars for the deck look like the correct size and the bar is 3/4" .looks like all I'll have to do is measure and cut the slots for the c clips and cut the slots in the bar I know that part doesn't need to be precise.I have some more questions later on.Thanks for the reply. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 14,650 #4 Posted Saturday at 03:46 AM 6 hours ago, TripC said: Any of you gents have a rock shaft laying around that you could take pics and post dimensions of so I can fabricate one, Where are you in NC? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TripC 2 #5 Posted Saturday at 01:20 PM 9 hours ago, kpinnc said: Where are you in NC? Not far from you if Richfield is your current location. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 14,066 #6 Posted 22 hours ago On 8/1/2025 at 9:52 PM, TripC said: I was looking at an old non usable deck I have laying around and the lift bars for the deck look like the correct size and the bar is 3/4" .looks like all I'll have to do is measure and cut the slots for the c clips and cut the slots in the bar I know that part doesn't need to be precise.I have some more questions later on.Thanks for the reply. Yep, @JoeM parted with one of his constructs since I have a second tractor that needs one. The first I made exactly as you describe above! Only the ¾” rod length’s dimension is really critical--too long and it rubs the gas tank, too short and it isn’t well-supported in the seat stand bushings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
