Burning muck spreader help

[snipe]

we have a new to us 2015 mk4 150. I’ve taken the bed drive gearbox off the shaft. There is a ring that is loose on the shaft that fits into the outside of the gearbox. But it does not fit tight into that either. Is this just a spacer ring to prevent the gearbox sliding too near the spreader or has it worn and should fit tight in the shaft and snug into the gearbox. Might turn the sprocket round too. Are they on a splined bit of the shaft or just welded on. Anyone got any idea how much new sprockets are.

 

[Mur Huwcun]

From what I remember it’s a spacer. You did well to get the box off the shaft, usually have to cut them off!! Check the oil in it now, water finds its way into them. You need to change the oil regularly. Pretty sure the gypsie wheels are welded to the shaft. You cut the old ones of and weld new ones on

 

[Ray]

From what I remember it’s a spacer. You did well to get the box off the shaft, usually have to cut them off!! Check the oil in it now, water finds its way into them. You need to change the oil regularly. Pretty sure the gypsie wheels are welded to the shaft. You cut the old ones of and weld new ones on

I think the newer spreaders have the shaft machined a bit smaller so gearbox slides off easier. Good idea too as like you say they can take some shifting. Think drive sprockets are keyed and front ones welded. We use cast bushes on the drive shaft, more expensive but last better.

 

[Mur Huwcun]

I think the newer spreaders have the shaft machined a bit smaller so gearbox slides off easier. Good idea too as like you say they can take some shifting. Think drive sprockets are keyed and front welded. We use cast bushes on the drive shaft, more expensive but last better.

I had to assist once where we got the box off the shaft minus the hub, the tried the shaft in the press but was to long so we ahheeem lifted the press with the pallet forks to get the shaft in. Still took something like 50tons to move! I remember welding gypsie wheels on something and seen some that clamp onto a key

 

[Ray]

Can't understand why they have drive sprockets keyed and idler shaft ones welded, it be better to use the same keyed sprockets for both really.

 

[snipe]

I think the newer spreaders have the shaft machined a bit smaller so gearbox slides off easier. Good idea too as like you say they can take some shifting. Think drive sprockets are keyed and front ones welded. We use cast bushes on the drive shaft, more expensive but last better.

Where do you get the bushes from. Just priced some up for a 60mm shaft from bunning £36 each.

 

[Ray]

Where do you get the bushes from. Just priced some up for a 60mm shaft from bunning £36 each.

https://www.sas-agri.uk/ I think the cast bushes are for ECE spreaders but fit Bunnings. They are more expensive but I think it's best to have one on gearbox end at least.

 

[Jack Russell]

The front idler can just be turned around to get the wear out of both sides of the gypsy wheels so welding them on isn’t a bad option.

 

[snipe]

can you get the seals out that cover the bearing on the bed drive gearbox so you can reuse them or do you always put new ones in.

 

[acorn]

https://www.sas-agri.uk/ I think the cast bushes are for ECE spreaders but fit Bunnings. They are more expensive but I think it's best to have one on gearbox end at least.

I am trying to source some drive cogs (gypsies) for a Bunning spreader.............however there is no response from the phone at SAS-agri. Anyone else I could try?

 

[Will 1594]

I am trying to source some drive cogs (gypsies) for a Bunning spreader.............however there is no response from the phone at SAS-agri. Anyone else I could try?

Robert bunning direct am sure they will help out

 

[4440]

I am trying to source some drive cogs (gypsies) for a Bunning spreader.............however there is no response from the phone at SAS-agri. Anyone else I could try?

SAS has changed hand this year, maybe this can help you?

 

[Mr Happy]