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| | | | Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 193 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 193 | Hey fellow bolters...
So my son and I FINALLY got back to workin on our ‘55.2 3600.
The stock 4 speed trans has a PTO bolted to the drivers side of it...
I am lookin for some clever suggestions as to what we could power with the PTO setup?
It is lowered 4” with Sids front axle and 2”motion lowering springs in front.
Removed 9 of the 14 leaves in back...
Sits pretty low and we love the stance.
We threw on a set of rollers we had around the shop.
Gonna try to post a pic...
1952 GMC model 473 dump truck
1951 Chevy 1500 stepside
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | Just keep track and label the PTO for the trans it came from(420) for your or someone else's use.
Ed
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,961 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,961 | If you really don't have use for it, I would recommend removing it. It is just another place to leak oil. And as Ed suggests, mark the application. People who have use for them are looking for them.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 193 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 193 | I understand its another spot to maintain,
However i would still like to have something different and how many old truck out there have a working PTO and are lowered?
Maybe i could somehow hook it to a small air compressor or somethin useful?
Dunno....
Still lookin for suggestions...ðŸ‘
1952 GMC model 473 dump truck
1951 Chevy 1500 stepside
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,062 Big Bolt Forum Moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Moderator Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,062 | I don't believe the PTO is designed to run all the time, or at higher speeds (I could be completely wrong though) so, just keep that in mind. If you just want to run the compressor in case you get a flat or something, that is probably fine but, I am not sure I would want it running while going down the road. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,961 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,961 | 69Cuda, you are exactly right. I have been dealing with trucks with PTOs for almost 60 years. | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 | My '48 had a PTO knob in the cab when I bought it and I quickly looked underneath. The workings weren't there. Dang. I was thinking of a big ice cream maker.
About 20 years ago I attended an estate auction. The deceased had gathered a big wooden box full of PTO's. The box was on a shipping pallet and would take a fork lift to load it in a truck. I had a firm commitment elsewhere and could not stay for the bidding on the PTO's. (I should have broken the commitment.) There was also a big wooden box full of old carbs. That one still really gets me.
1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet 34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 193 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 193 | I have been in, on and around trucks and PTO operated implements for many years...
I am aware of the operation of PTO and that they are meant to be used while not in motion.
Just want a clever way to put it to use.....
Occasionally.
Brian
1952 GMC model 473 dump truck
1951 Chevy 1500 stepside
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 173 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 173 | I vote for an under-the-bed air compressor driven by the PTO. Then, you can run pneumatic tools or a pneumatic crane when parked.
;-) Dean | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 | Generator. Welder. Water Pump. Vacuum Pump. Hydraulic Pump (log splitter). Winch. Air Compressor. Leaf Blower. Giant Fan to cool the shop or picnic area.. Snow Blower. Flat Belt Drive to run vintage stationary farm equipment (Buck Saw, Rock Crusher, Grain Conveyor, Thrasher, Corn Sheller, etc). Children's Amusement Park Rides (Mini Ferris Wheel built on top of the bed or Mini Merry-Go-Round). Mike B  | | | | | Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,610 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,610 | Generator. Welder. Water Pump. Vacuum Pump. Hydraulic Pump (log splitter). Winch. Air Compressor. Leaf Blower. Giant Fan to cool the shop or picnic area.. Snow Blower. Flat Belt Drive to run vintage stationary farm equipment (Buck Saw, Rock Crusher, Grain Conveyor, Thrasher, Corn Sheller, etc). Children's Amusement Park Rides (Mini Ferris Wheel built on top of the bed or Mini Merry-Go-Round). Mike B All good options! Look forward to see what you decide. | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | Don’t forget ice cream maker. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 193 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 193 | I would love to do the air compressor idea...
Always need compressed air...
Plus... i have an air operated ice cream maker....
Just gotta find an affordBle air compressor to fit under truck....
Thanks man!
1952 GMC model 473 dump truck
1951 Chevy 1500 stepside
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | Don't forget part time only.
Ed
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
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