I would like to ask if anyone has the dimensions of the jd 229 Clutch alignment tool or would know a measurement from a pressure plate lever to ...? I am trying adjust the pressure plate and JD doesn't have the tool.
I have been having problems with this tractor being unable to engage the gears after installing the new clutch. I have it broken apart again to see if I can identify the problem. I have some questions if any of you would know. (1) I have about 1/4" play in the clutch and pto shaft when pushing and pulling pack and forth. Is that normal? (2) Is there a washer that would go over the end of the clutch shaft to set the depth of the clutch shaft into the pilot bearing? (3) Is it possible that the front end of the pto shaft could be contacting back of the clutch disk which then would keep it from fully retracting from the flywheel? (4) Could the back end of the pressure plate hub hit the front end of the throw out bearing cone causing?
Sorry about the nature of the questions - just trying to be able to see and correct the problem and get this tractor back in the field - I surely need it.
Thanks,
Scott
I have been having problems with this tractor being unable to engage the gears after installing the new clutch. I have it broken apart again to see if I can identify the problem. I have some questions if any of you would know. (1) I have about 1/4" play in the clutch and pto shaft when pushing and pulling pack and forth. Is that normal? (2) Is there a washer that would go over the end of the clutch shaft to set the depth of the clutch shaft into the pilot bearing? (3) Is it possible that the front end of the pto shaft could be contacting back of the clutch disk which then would keep it from fully retracting from the flywheel? (4) Could the back end of the pressure plate hub hit the front end of the throw out bearing cone causing?
Sorry about the nature of the questions - just trying to be able to see and correct the problem and get this tractor back in the field - I surely need it.
Thanks,
Scott