Dom -
What you are calling a "shear" plate (I think) , is actually a "Flex" connector , that is designed to relieve - or quell - any minute mis-alignment between the two shafts . It will automatically adjust itself to account for any settling in , from time and gravity forces that occur . As long as you have it centered , I don't see the harm in the connection , being what it is . That being said , just keep in mind that any slight frame twist will stress that joint . If the mounting bolts for the plate are rubber isolated (which I think they are) , they very may well be enough to allow a little frame flex , without any concern or worries .
I could be wrong , but I'm pretty sure the "new" revised by Deere "FIX" , unit will a fiber , thin flex connector .
Keep an eye on it . Some manufacturers (Simplicity) used a thick rubber joint connecter to do the same thing .
Good luck , and if you are worried about it , you can still buy the new Revised fiber item from Deere , or on the used market . I've seen them advertised on eBay and I'm sure some members here could fill an order as such , also .
Dave
What you are calling a "shear" plate (I think) , is actually a "Flex" connector , that is designed to relieve - or quell - any minute mis-alignment between the two shafts . It will automatically adjust itself to account for any settling in , from time and gravity forces that occur . As long as you have it centered , I don't see the harm in the connection , being what it is . That being said , just keep in mind that any slight frame twist will stress that joint . If the mounting bolts for the plate are rubber isolated (which I think they are) , they very may well be enough to allow a little frame flex , without any concern or worries .
I could be wrong , but I'm pretty sure the "new" revised by Deere "FIX" , unit will a fiber , thin flex connector .
Keep an eye on it . Some manufacturers (Simplicity) used a thick rubber joint connecter to do the same thing .
Good luck , and if you are worried about it , you can still buy the new Revised fiber item from Deere , or on the used market . I've seen them advertised on eBay and I'm sure some members here could fill an order as such , also .
Dave
