[Farmall] (no subject)

[Kevin Bish]

Thanks Jim, and Mike.
 I will be trying to adjust the clutch soon. I have the tractor here now, so 
I'll be tinkering with it. I am going to take the cover off for the clutch 
housing, and see what I can see going on in there. I have an idea that the 
pressure plate tension isn't enough, I think it may need a new pressure 
plate. I will see soon, and let you know what I get into with it. Thank 
fellows for the advice. Kevin.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Sloane" <mikesloane at verizon.net>
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Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2010 1:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Farmall] (no subject)


> To Jim's point, the TA on my 560 doesn't work, and I have tried
> adjusting it by following the directions to no avail. The TA in my 340
> works perfectly, and I have never touched it. So I completely agree with
> his suggestion to "not fix what ain't broke". Since the the 560's
> clutch disc and rear main engine seal are both due for replacement, I
> suspect I will end up rebuilding/replacing the TA when ever I get a
> round tuit.
>
> Mike
>
> Jim Becker wrote:
>> Kevin,
>> Basic equipment on that tractor included one Hydra-Touch valve.  Two or
>> three were options.
>>
>> A couple comments on clutch/TA adjustment:
>> 1) First off, clutch free play is the distance the pedal moves down 
>> before
>> the throwout bearing contacts the fingers.  Based on your description, it
>> has too little.  You want to increase it, not decrease it.
>> 2) Adjusting that linkage can be tricky.  I have had several good IH
>> mechanics tell me that they have never been able to adjust one by 
>> following
>> the instructions.  They just "work at it" until it all works.  I suspect
>> worn linkage causes or at least contributes to this situation.  If the
>> clutch and TA work, you can shift gears and there is ANY free play, it is
>> probably best left alone.  (Disclaimer, I've never tried adjusting one
>> myself.)
>>
>> Jim Becker
>>
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