[Farmall] stuck clutch

[Bob Currie]

Austin, I would not assume the clutch is stuck. Before going that route, I 
would suggest that you verify that the clutch was installed properly when 
the restoration was done. And I'm not sure on how to do that other than 
split the tractor. As far as common sense goes,,Becker is right, and to know 
him is to appreciate his straight forward comments, which are usually right 
on target!

bobcurrie,
greenwood, CA


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Austin Hurst" <AustinHurst at comcast.net>
To: "Farmall/IHC mailing list" <farmall at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 5:16 PM
Subject: [Farmall] stuck clutch


> Farmall guys:
>
> I have finished restoring my 1948 Super AV but have one problem that just
> surfaced as I tried to drive it.  It seems the clutch is "stuck"--most
> likely to the flywheel.  My tractor friends tell me this happens
> occasionally after a tractor has set for a long time (which mine has since 
> I
> replaced the clutch and then did all of the detailed restoration before
> actually driving it.  The symptom is that, with the engine running, I
> depress the clutch and try to put it in gear, but it only grinds.
>
> I have tried 2 sets of suggestions but neither has worked.  One tractor
> friend insists that tapping, prying, etc. through the small holes in the
> torque tube (while the clutch is depressed) will free it.  The other 
> friend
> suggested starting it in gear and driving, then depress the clutch and
> alternate r. and l. brakes to free it.  I tried it all and nothing has
> worked.  I'm dreading having to split the tractor again, but I'm out of
> ideas unless you guys have more.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Austin Hurst
> Lafayette, CA
>
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