PTO/Hydraulic Pump

[jwm470]

David,

There is a 1"-15T upgrade shaft available for my PTO that uses the existing flat end plate without the grease fitting (it is an early unit with a 265 model number). Lubricating would require separating the PTO from the pump to grease, which I prefer as the condition of the splines could be monitored more closely.
Based on your research, do you see a reason why this would not be a viable alternative?
For the pump a 1"-15T shaft is available as well for a third of the cost of a new pump which should limit the cost of the upgrade to approximately 600 dollars plus filters and fluid.