woz 44 #1 Posted April 30, 2016 hi, iv got a westwood t1600 and the back half shaft has snapped , does anyone know if the parts are readily availible (preferably second hand) or do i need to get busy with the mig welder?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #2 Posted April 30, 2016 There's 3 westwards up the farm but not sure what models they are Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woz 44 #3 Posted April 30, 2016 Just now, the showman said: There's 3 westwards up the farm but not sure what models they are this ones got hydro gearbox...have been told they snap the shafts quite regualy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #4 Posted April 30, 2016 I'm pretty sure these are manuals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryt 281 #5 Posted April 30, 2016 You can get second hand parts but they are still quite pricey. You might be better off trying to find a second hand gearbox, also taking apart the hydrostatic transmission are not the easiest but can be done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #6 Posted April 30, 2016 20 minutes ago, the showman said: I'm pretty sure these are manuals They are. 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #7 Posted April 30, 2016 Look on eBay for member. Stuart1440 contact him he has always got them he breaks west woods I've bought quite a few from him any probes pm me and I will ring him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #8 Posted April 30, 2016 You could always put a manual gearbox in it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #9 Posted April 30, 2016 We have had both manuals and hydros in with snapped shafts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #10 Posted April 30, 2016 How do folks manage that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #11 Posted May 1, 2016 Westwoods are not up to the job & fall apart Get something built in the US Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #12 Posted May 1, 2016 11 hours ago, meadowfield said: How do folks manage that! I think the wheels always get stuck on the shaft cos no one seems to copper slip them so they hit them with big hammers to get them off and it seems to fracture the shafts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #13 Posted May 1, 2016 Makes sense... Took nearly ten tonne in the press to get one of Ewan's Westwood wheels off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woz 44 #14 Posted May 1, 2016 5 hours ago, Chris said: Westwoods are not up to the job & fall apart Get something built in the US well chris i would if one of you lot will sell me something!!!! 15 hours ago, meadowfield said: How do folks manage that! i think the shafts are made to hard in the manufacturing process. this looks like a piece of snapped wood rather than a clean break.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #15 Posted May 1, 2016 Woz like I said before its commen with them get some from Stuart, they are easy to fit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites