Ford 555 backhoe manual clutch replacement ?

derrinj · Sep 3, 2016

Hi Guys new here. I have a Ford 555 backhoe with a manual transmission that my clutch went out of. I'm going to tackle this project myself and was hoping someone on here could give me some tips. I have to do the work outside plus I want to be safe . I've never done a clutch on anything except a motorcycle so this is new for me.
Somethings I don't know is where can I get parts at? My tractor number is 0613177 Model DF 31 1K transmission 9D18B
I have a manual, but it's kind of vague on how to support the machines rear half. Any suggestions?
Guys that have done this job what did you use to lower and lift the transmission ?
Any help I can get is much appreciated !

Sean in PA · Sep 3, 2016

Tractor Number 0613177 is most likely C613177, which would be a 1979 serial number

Model DF311K:
DF3 is the model designator for a 555
The first 1 means it has a diesel engine
The second 1 means that it has no PTO
The K at the end means that it has a 6x4 manual reverser transmission.

Transmission number is just a date code for when the transmission was assembled. 9D18B means it was assembled on April 18, 1979 during the day shift.

If you post the Unit Number, we can tell you the exact day the tractor was assembled.

Here's a link to the parts drawing with part numbers for the clutch assembly for your tractor:

http://partstore.agriculture.newholland.com/us/parts-search.html#epc::mr317430ar396630

I've never split one of those industrial models with the backhoe and loader. Hopefully someone else who has done it before will be along shortly and give some advice on that.

derrinj · Sep 3, 2016

(quoted from post at 12:25:15 09/03/16) Tractor Number 0613177 is most likely C613177, which would be a 1979 serial number

Model DF311K:
DF3 is the model designator for a 555
The first 1 means it has a diesel engine
The second 1 means that it has no PTO
The K at the end means that it has a 6x4 manual reverser transmission.

Transmission number is just a date code for when the transmission was assembled. 9D18B means it was assembled on April 18, 1979 during the day shift.

If you post the Unit Number, we can tell you the exact day the tractor was assembled.

Here's a link to the parts drawing with part numbers for the clutch assembly for your tractor:

http://partstore.agriculture.newholland.com/us/parts-search.html#epc::mr317430ar396630

I've never split one of those industrial models with the backhoe and loader. Hopefully someone else who has done it before will be along shortly and give some advice on that.

Thank You Sean! Appreciate the help!

derrinj · Sep 3, 2016

Unit 9F05B

RickB · Sep 3, 2016

Raise and block the loader. Support the loader frame and clutch housing. Remove the hood. You can then split the
tractor between the engine and clutch housing. Roll the engine and front axle forward. May have toremovethe fuel
tank to access clutch housing bolts. Remove starter and small timing mark window cover before trying to separate.

RickB · Sep 3, 2016

Raise and block the loader. Support the loader frame and clutch housing. Remove the hood. You can then split the
tractor between the engine and clutch housing. Roll the engine and front axle forward. May have to remove the fuel
tank to access clutch housing bolts. Remove starter and small timing mark window cover before trying to separate.

jaybird*oh · Sep 3, 2016

I have a 4500 tlb that I replaced the clutch years ago while overhauling the engine. In my case I had removed the loader bucket and
raised and supported the loader arms with an overhead I beam. Then removing all sheetmetal and supporting the frame and transmission
with jacks and stands, removed the engine with a cherrypicker. I don"t know how you would replace the clutch without removing the
engine & leaving the transmission in place,attached to the rear end. In other words, forget about removing the transmission. Hope
this is of some help to you .

Sean in PA · Sep 4, 2016

Unit 9F05B

May 5, 1979 day shift.

derrinj · Sep 4, 2016

RickB- why do I need to remove the starter? When I unbolt the engine Transmission bolts does the engine and transmission start moving away from each other?

RickB · Sep 4, 2016

You said you have a manual. There's a section about separating the tractor.
Starter removal requires a 9/16 flex socket, 6" extension and ratchet.

Bern · Sep 4, 2016

Starter is bolted to the trans. The thin plate between the engine and trans is bolted to the engine. If you try to leave the starter on and split the tractor, it will not come apart because of the interference I just described.

derrinj · Sep 4, 2016

Would I be better off taking the Engine off? I have a cherry picker, so it might make it safer too.

Bern · Sep 4, 2016

Much easier to do it the way Rick suggested. If you do it your way, you'd still have to roll the front end out first, so why not with the engine attached?

derrinj · Sep 5, 2016

RickB- I do have the manual. My problem was I started reading in the clutch section and it sent me to the separate the machine section of removing the transmitter. After listening to your advice and the other gentleman I realize I didn't read enough. Can't thank you guys enough for the help. Sorry I wasn't understanding you.

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