blackstone1913
New User
I was doing some slashing using my early 4cyl diesel dual clutch MF35 when the primary clutch failed to disengage whilst in reverse. The PTO clutch still worked (I think). Thereafter the clutch pedal seemed a lot lighter to depress, although of course, the primary clutch was not operating. I am no mechanic, however, I split the tractor hoping to identify the issue. All I can notice is that one of the (pressed steel) fingers is 1/4 inch (6mm) closer to the pressure plate than the other two (which are at the same height). 40 years ago I had a similar failure with this tractor and all I can remember is that I found a broken bolt which I replaced and all has been ok 'till now. It is the original clutch I believe, (tractor has probably done about 5000 hours but has suffered a couple of failed tacho cables which I have been very slow to replace). The clutch pedal height was ok before failure, but I have never done any other clutch adjustments. Any clues as to what I should be looking at?