[AT] Clutch Shudder

[Cecil Bearden]

Maybe I forgot to post, the pilot bearing is the problem...

Cecil in OKla


On 1/18/2018 11:32 PM, Cecil Bearden wrote:
> One of the notes about possible failures in MTZ tractors is here:
> http://www.mtzequipment.com/sites/default/files/manuals/learning-center/1200%20Series/POSSIBLE%20FAILURES.pdf
> Down at the bottom it mentions a bad pilot bearing in flywheel...
>
> Spencer, I will check on the floating plate, there is a funny little
> bent strap that may be what makes the floating plate separate..
>
> Cecil in OKla
>
>
> On 1/18/2018 9:13 PM, Ralph Goff wrote:
>> On 1/18/2018 8:07 PM, Cecil Bearden wrote:
>>>       When actuating the clutch it will engage and as you
>>> try to inch up to an attachment, as you feather the clutch, it works
>>> fine, then when you totally disengage the clutch, the tractor will
>>> shudder and jump and will run forward or back depending on the gear you
>>> are in,
>>> I think the only way to solve the problem is to split the tractor and
>>> send the clutch to a good rebuilder to check the operation and the
>>> balance. and also to check the input shafts...
>>> Anyone experienced anything like this.?
>> That sounds similar to a problem we had with the Cockshutt 40 about 40
>> years or more ago. Just got the engine put back after a rebuild and
>> right from there
>> the clutch was bad. Step on it to dis- engage and it just dragged. Also
>> made a horrible squealing noise. It took some time and figuring but
>> eventually somebody
>> figured out we had left out a shim or two at the front motor mounts.
>> This caused binding of the clutch spline on the input shaft when it slid
>> to engage or dis-engage.
>> Put in the shims up front and it made all the difference.
>>
>> Ralph in Sask.
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