<< PTO.  That's NZed for Pretty Tough Oyster. Or...Anyway.  You don't need the VC for the PTO system.  You need an engaging device, no Ben, not one of
those.  A front nose cone with the disconnector system.  Check your local antique farmer and his antique tractor for engagement mechanisms for PTOs. >>

Al,

Sounds like you need a decoupler.

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