1954 Ford NAA Clutch Problems

Gonefishn · Nov 28, 2016

After hurricane Matthew my Ford was surrounded by water. The water level did not get above the running boards on the side of the tractor. When the water receded I found that the clutch was not disengaging enough to allow me to put the tractor in gear. I let the tractor run for about ten minutes and I was then able to change gears and engage the PTO. I recently tried to use the tractor again and was not able to get the tractor in gear at all. The clutch will not disengage at all. I adjusted the clutch pedal and there was no difference. Before I start a replacement are there any drain plugs for the clutch housing? Is there anything I can look for to see if there was any water damage to the clutch?

old · Nov 28, 2016

This is a common problem with most any tractor and your clutch has simply rusted to the flywheel or pressure plate.
#1 block the pedal down when you are not using it that way the clutch is less likely to rust to rust up.
#2 pull the starter off with the clutch pedal blocked down use brake cleaner spay and spray the clutch area down real well and if you can turn the engine every little bit so as to get to the whole clutch.
#3 if you can safely drive it around then start it in the highest gear it will start in and drive it around holding the clutch pedal down till if frees up.
#4 then from now on block the pedal down when ever you park it

BushogPapa · Nov 28, 2016

IF you can, drive a thin blade between the clutch plate and pressure Plate and flywheel ( with the clutch pedal blocked down..

GordoSD · Nov 28, 2016

Clutch and PP are rusted together. Do as Old said and use Kroil, or any of the rattle can RUST Penetrant products. Spray every day for a week.

1954 Ford NAA Clutch Problems

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