I am new to the forum, I have been doing plenty of reading regarding the model 45. I have owned a Rover 45 from new and apart from a few little problems it has been a great mower for many years ( it was probably blow up next time I use it now).

I was reading an old thread regarding pto shaft alignment, the view was that the shaft had no real support on the engine side. I am pretty sure when I changed the engine clutch housing on my mower many years ago that the end of the shaft fitted in to the bore of the thrust bearing. I realize that the thrust bearing is pretty average but it would still help to locate the shaft. Interested to hear peoples thoughts as I am in the process of repairing a couple of old SB 45s and I am wondering what is correct, shaft in or shaft out.

Thanks

Last edited by CyberJack; 29/10/15 11:23 AM. Reason: Topic heading.