[TenTec] OMNI D PTO

[Barry N1EU]

another good reference: http://www.tentecwiki.org/doku.php?id=pto

73, Barry N1EU

On Sat, Jun 11, 2016 at 1:01 PM, Al Gulseth <wb5jnc at centurytel.net> wrote:

> Joe,
>
> The process is tedious and a bit time-consuming (at least for the first
> one)
> but not impossible if you have decent small mechanical skills.
>
> Preparation:
>
> As otherwise noted in another reply, get something to keep the parts from
> getting away, especially the bearings (which want to jump out of the race
> and "race" around when the PTO is taken apart) and the retainer pin. I
> picked
> up a slightly misshapen heavy aluminum foil disposable sheet cake pan on
> the
> cheap at a local discount outfit; it works very well to contain the pieces.
>
> There are several writeups on PTO rebuilding archived on the TT Wiki:
>
> http://www.tentecwiki.org/doku.php?id=pto
>
> I haven't looked at it myself, but there is at least one PTO video on
> YouTube
> which shows up in a search. Also, while the rig in N5ESE's writeup is a
> Century 21, the process has a lot in common with the Omnis and his article
> is
> well documented with pictures:
>
> http://www.n5ese.com/c21_pto.htm
>
> I have also found that the rebuild kit may not always be necessary if the
> parts in the PTO aren't damaged or excessively worn: just cleaning
> everything
> up and using fresh grease sometimes will do the trick. Whether to do that
> or
> use all the parts supplied in the kit is your call in your situation.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> 73 es GL, Al
>
> On Fri June 10 2016 11:46:45 pm k7mks at comcast.net wrote:
> > I'd appreciate comments, from those who have "been there," on the
> removal,
> > cleaning, lubricating, and reinstalling of the PTO unit in the Omni D.
> The
> > manual seems a little thin on this subject. There may be others, beside
> > myself, who will benefit from your wisdom.
> >
> > Thank you joe k7mks
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