I have some time ago removed the PTO, had the badly worn shift shaft re-worked by a machine shop, seals all replaced, now getting ready to put the PTO back on the transmission. The gasket that was on the PTO is a fairly thick one that appears to be in good shape given it has probably been on the truck since new. I have some replacement gaskets, but I understand the gasket thickness is very specific to make sure the gears align.
Does anybody know the recommended PTO gasket thickness?
I find no references anywhere except those that say that dimension is important. Frankly the old one looks good enough to just put back on since it was not leaking when it was removed and while it is stiff and fairly thick it seems in good shape. I could supplement it with very thin paper gaskets (on either side) that were returned with the PTO when it was returned to me, but I am concerned about variance in the thickness before I reattach everything.
BTW - thanks Jerry for the screw idea in the metal housing. I would have used it had I not already had everything disassembled for shaft repairs. Hopefully won't need to do it again in my lifetime, but good idea to keep and store. Thanks
Last edited by cameo1956; 11/03/2019 3:31 PM.
