47 A Engine Free-Cluth Stuck

oldmanandakid · Feb 28, 2013

Since freeing up the engine we are now unable to engage the clutch. While the engine was frozen the clutch would engage with a firm push now it is impossible. Ideas and help appreciated.

bigboreG · Feb 28, 2013

Take the clutch apart and inspect all the parts. Something is
binding or is broken. The operating fork could be slipped
past the sleeve if things are wore bad enough. Or it could be
as simple as too much tension on the adjusting nuts. Lots of
rust and black powder will mean a complete clutch job. Keep
us posted.

A GURU · Mar 1, 2013

Is the clutch actually stuck in that it can't be rotated, or is it that there simply is no "snap" anymore?
Is it possible that once you freed the crank there was so much end play in it that the clutch needs readjustment to engage?
Just a thought.
If it is stuck then it will likely need torn down to repair.

Greenday · Mar 1, 2013

You could have possibly knocked a bunch of rust loose in the clutch facings and driver which is not letting it engage properly

Mike Aylward · Mar 1, 2013

It's not unusual for a tractor that has sat for a time (especially in high humidity conditions) for the clutch operating bolts to freeze in their bores. You will need to remove the pulley and clean everything. This probably needs done anyway. Clean all the parts, put a little anti-seize in the clutch bolt bores, and adjust and replace. Mike

oldmanandakid · Mar 1, 2013

Update. I started the tear down today but quickly stalled when trying to remove the driving disc. First I tried with a gear puller then tried using the JD method of inserting 1/2 bolts in the disc keyholes and turning against the interior clutch facing. Neither worked and I left the bolts under tension for the night. What about using a torch to heat the driving disc where it attaches to the crank?

The clutch appears to be completely burned up. Even after all of these years there was a strong burn smell and the pulley body was filled with black. The outer facing had a big chunk missing however the clutch lever snapped over nicely when I loosened the adjusting nuts.

Does it sound like any part of this assembly will be salvageable? But first I need suggestions about further disassembly. Thanks for the help guys.

clampdaddy · Mar 1, 2013

Put the bolt & washer back in the end of the crank, leave it a couple turns loose, make sure the pressure on the two half inch bolts is pretty even, and give the head of the center bolt a sharp whack with a ball pein hammer. Normally pops 'em loose on the first couple whacks.

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