[Farmall] Update regarding my stuck clutch dilemma

[Austin Hurst]

Farmall guys,

    Back in April I presented you with my "stuck clutch" problem as I 
finished restoring my 1948 Super AV.  I got lots of helpful suggestions 
about getting it unstuck but nothing worked.  Wise Jim Becker said--"maybe 
something else is wrong"---he was right.  I split the tractor (again) and 
studied the set-up.  I had replaced the original Auburn clutch plate with a 
Rockford one while re-using the Auburn pressure plate.  The Auburn clutch 
plates are no longer available, but I was reassured by several respected 
Farmall experts that the two were compatible.  I thought it a bit weird but 
trusted their judgement.  Turns out they are NOT compatible--at least  the 
combination I used.  It's possible an Auburn clutch plate would work with a 
Rockford pressure plate, but it definitely does not work the other way.  It 
was pretty obvious when I looked carefully at it because there wasn't enough 
clearance for the clutch to disengage.

    So I guess the moral to this story is:  relying on expert opinions has 
its limitations.  And to be safe, don't mix your clutch parts.

Austin Hurst
Lafayette, CA








----- Original Message ----- 
From: "DBigdog" <DBigdog at columbus.rr.com>
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Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 7:55 PM
Subject: Re: [Farmall] New Here: Need Guidance Farmall Cub


> Debra,
>    May I suggest you check out www.farmallcub.com ?  There is a lot of cub
> information and if you check out the forum there, you will find lots of
> knowledgable folks with a good feel for honest pricing.  You may even find 
> a
> likely buyer there from the over 3000 registered members.
>    The cub was introduced in 1947 but if you post a serial number we can
> date it for you.
>
> Bigdog
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Debra Snell
> To: farmall at lists.antique-tractor.com
> Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 10:41 PM
> Subject: [Farmall] New Here: Need Guidance Farmall Cub
>
>
> Hello,
> I have joined this list with a specific purpose -- to help my sister
> liquidate her husband's estate. He passed away over two years ago, she 
> needs
> money and has come to the conclusion that John's garage collectables need 
> a
> new home.
>
> The tractor has been restored. We think it's a 1946. John built a trailer
> for it to attend shows and meets... What is the best way to determine the
> value and where and how do we go about selling it?
>
> We are way out of our league here and appreciate any advise.
> Best,
> Debra Snell
> Grass Valley, CA
> 530-273-1005
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