removing hydro motor

[frosties snowremoval]

i cant get the hydraulic motor off my flink spreader i thought it was gust a splined shaft but now i dont no? i need to pull it off and get the inner o ring replaced it leaks when running any help appreciated

[capnkel]

Put some heat to it,that should help,the seals are gone anyways.If you look just behind where the hoses connect,the model tag may still be intact,if you give me the numbers,i can tell if the shaft is splined,or keyed for you.When you do get it apart,see if you can find a CR Speedy sleeve for the shaft,they are made from stainless steel,polish up the shaft ,get a tube of Loctite sleeve and bearing retainer ,and install the sleeve,that will cure the leak for a long time.The seal kit for that motor comes with a brass washer,it may not fit over the sleeve,if not you will need to make the shaft hole a hair bigger,a die grinder with a 1" stone works ok.The seal retainer plate for that motor is held by 4 , 5/16" 12 point bolts,you WILL need a good quality 12 point socket,heating the bolts up before trying to remove them is almost a must,they are Loctite sealed from the factory.Any good bearing distributor should carry the sleeves,and the Loctite.

[frosties snowremoval]

capnkel thanks the heat did it that and a 5lb sledge