We've owned this tractor for 30+ years, going over it be for the season it gets really used.. After changing a R/R wheel bearing & having the wheel off
decided go through the clutch.. After reassemble I thought it had a tad too much end play in the crank shaft. I thought might as well look at that
too. To my surprise I find both bolts on the flywheel have the nut spot welded to the bolt. I knew it had a taper lock wheel but didn't know about the
weld? After using a angle head grinder on the welds the nuts backed off fine. Backed off the LARGE square nut just to see how it was built.. The sleeve
for the taper lock seems the have the Bolts pinched in there rather tight?? Is this Normal? I am thinking I must loosen the flywheel be for I attempt
any adjustment for end play. I don't believe it is loose, but what is the procedure now for me to move the flywheel in a few thousands. I have about 12
to 13 thousands end play now. Or should I just leave it alone? In the future I am going to need to replace the ring gear & I am going to need to know
how to get this thing loose? Worked on many Deere's but never on a taper lock flywheel. Other than a head gasket, low pressure fuel pump & a pony
engine a few years ago this tractor has been pretty much trouble free.