WD foot clutch sticks

RacerX · Oct 12, 2016

My '53 WD has developed a new problem, the foot clutch sticks. It's almost always stuck when I start the tractor, lately I've been putting it in gear and THEN starting the tractor. It jumps a bit then the clutch releases. But even after it's been released you can drive along for a bit, push the clutch down and the tractor keeps on driving. If you stand on the brakes you can get the clutch to release and the tractor to stop. What could be causing this? How can I fix it? It can get kinda exciting to drive up to a closed gate, punch in the clutch and the tractor keeps going!

Dieseltech · Oct 13, 2016

Disc spline ID needs to slide a bit when clutch pedal is down to release correctly when you want to stop. If it doesn't the flywheel side will still have some friction to keep it moving. It might help blocking the clutch pedal down when tractor is not in use, some combines need that done too. If the sticking is due to a really rusty surface use high gear and make it warm by slipping it some, did that on an old Fiat car once that helped.

kabat · Oct 13, 2016

Sounds like my wd45. I found a clutch pad came loose and basically overlapped. Easy fix.

Tramway Guy · Oct 13, 2016

If it has a pilot bearing, it might be dry. Some WDs didn't have them.

16-30 oilpull · Oct 14, 2016

it may have oil from the rear engine main seal,slipping clutch will help burn it off.if you need to stop tractor and it won't use your hand clutch.

WD foot clutch sticks

RacerX

Member

Dieseltech

Well-known Member

kabat

Member

Tramway Guy

Well-known Member

16-30 oilpull

Member

Similar threads