Hi andyoz,
I initally thought that the outer clutch housing had a thread tapped in to it, but now agree with you that the two halves are "through bolted" after downloading the exploded parts drawings.
There did appear to be thread tapped into the outer housing, but this may have been just been impressions created when the bolts were loose. I agree that new bolts and nylocs would solve the problem, but the fastener holes in the two housings were the shape of footballs and for the sake of $100 ordered the parts and parted with the cash!!
Lesson 1. For new owners like me. Keep nuts and bolt on tight and oil regularly
I do appreciate everyones advice greatly.
As an aside, whilst waiting for the parts, got my cutter reel sand blasted, powdercoated and shapened along with my bedknife and was wondering? The cutter shaft bearing sheilds are concave; which side goes towards the bearing, any ideas? Should have paid more attention when breaking it all down.
Warm Regards,
Andy
