[AT] MF Clutch

[Mike Sloane]

I agree with the mechanic's suggestion. Rather than fabricating a 
rolling support frame for the back of the tractor, I would be inclined 
to use one of those inexpensive 1 ton rolling floor jacks. Then I would 
would support the rear with cribbing or stand while working on the 
engine half of the tractor. Using the rolling jack will give you the 
ability to adjust the height of the transmission housing while bringing 
the back half of the tractor forward later on. One thing you will need 
is a very flat level surface to roll the jack on.

Mike

HaliganBar at aol.com wrote:
> Well, I knew that someday it would have to come to this but, I hopes it 
> wouldn't be so soon. I have to split my MF 202 and replace (or clean REALLY good) 
> the clutch. The other day I noticed that the clutch was slipping so, I did a 
> little investigating and discovered the inside of the bell housing and clutch 
> were covered with engine oil. Obviously, I need to replace the rear main engine 
> seal at the very least. Hopefully I can just clean the clutch with some brake 
> cleaner but, I know my luck doesn't usually work like that.
> 
> The preliminary prices are about $300 for the parts to do the seal and 
> clutch. If the clutch is the least bit suspect then I will replace it. This will be 
> my first time messing with a clutch and splitting the tractor once in my 
> lifetime is enough for me. In fact the thought of splitting the tractor really has 
> my shorts in a bunch.
> 
> In a quick conversation with the mechanic at the local MF dealership he 
> suggested that I remove the backhoe but leave the loader attached. Then just unbolt 
> the back of the loader frame from the rear axles and support the front part 
> of the tractor at the loader frame. This should allow me to just roll the back 
> of the tractor from between the loader frame rails. Of course I'll also have 
> to remove a ton of other stuff from the tractor (fuel tank, dash, steering 
> column,etc). I'm thinking that I can weld up a rolling support from some square 
> steel tubing. This will fit under the bell housing and allow me to move the back 
> end of the tractor more easily.
> 
> So, do any of you guys have any words of wisdom or encouragement? 
> 
> Karl


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Mike Sloane
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