[AT] Clutch Decision

[Paul Waugh]

You will get different views.  There are several thoughts, money, 
perfection, original. I am from the notion that these old tractors were 
expected to run in difficult times.  I would clean up what is there, use 
common sense on wear and tear. It may last 2 years, it may last your 
lifetime. I redid brakes on a 930 Case.  I bought new disk plates, the steel 
ones in-between were very rusted and pitted, I could have spent $100's, but 
I took the old steel and put them on a 6 inch belt sander, being care to 
keep as flat as I could and got rid of a lot of rust. Are they perfect live 
new, NO, do they work, YES, and very well!!
Paul-46555
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ben Wagner" <supera1948 at gmail.com>
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Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 1:10 PM
Subject: [AT] Clutch Decision


> Hello,
>
> My 1945 Farmall A had a stuck clutch which turned out to be the pressure
> plate rusted to the "driven member" clutch disk.  There is no rust 
> pitting.
>
> What should I do? I was told that replacing the clutch is the best
> option.  However, the total will come to about $180.  I don't mind
> spending the money, but since the two halves separated without damage,
> can I reuse the clutch?  I also read that you can "slip" the clutch
> slightly and burn off the old rust if you reinstall it.
>
> Could I clean the rust off the pressure plate and only buy the "driven
> member" or even the other way around?
>
> And advice would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Ben Wagner
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