[Farmall] stuck clutch

[Skip Cleveland]

My Super Dexta used to do that. We just stuck a garden hose in the flywheel 
timing cover and flooded the area it freed  right up.
Skip
----- 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 8:16 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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