1953 John Deere 60

Briandsm · Feb 23, 2011

I have a 1953 John deere 60 it has a hand clutch but i cant get it to pop as they say it should do. i ordered all new disks and springs for it to put back in i was told that the crank has t much end play so if anyone has any ideas on how to make it pop and not fall out because when i drive it, it falls out so i have to hold it in place otherwise i will stop. or how to properley adjust it? Thanks Brian

Pat-CT · Feb 23, 2011

Consider picking up a manual, You need to tighten the 3 adjusting bolts on the clutch equally. If i remember correctly it should take 50-200 foot pounds to snap in the clutch

Briandsm · Feb 23, 2011

well i did that but if i tighten it to tight the clutch brake wont stop it, it burns the pad up?!

Greenday · Feb 23, 2011

you should probably buy a manual as it sounds like everything is out of adjustment.

PopinJohn · Feb 23, 2011

Sounds like two problems.
First, the end play in the crankshaft should be put into spec, usually by moving the flywheel in on the crank and torqued down.
Second, the three clutch bolts need to be removed and clean the bolts and the holes they go through in the drum.
While the clutch bolts are out, the dogs and toggles need cleaning.
Also, inspection and repair if needed of the clutch operating fork and sleeve.
The clutch drum has to be removed to do this work.
MikeS.

PJH · Feb 23, 2011

Brian - The others haven't mentioned yet - these adjustments are all done with the engine off, transmission in neutral, and the brakes locked. I bet you knew that already, and don't laugh - it has happened. . .

We once traded two rough A's and a rough B for a 50. The new owner traded the B on to another guy, and that guy was adjusting the clutch with the engine running and the transmission in gear. It ran over him and killed him. Clutch adjustment always reminds me of that.

Paul

Dave 2N · Feb 23, 2011

It's just plain out of adjustment. That would be my first thought. Try adjusting it to specs. before doing anything really big.

rrlund · Feb 23, 2011

Trying to search the deepest recesses of my mind here. I got rid of my 60 many years ago,but there is still one new fiber disc for it hanging in the tool shed. I know I put new ones in it once. I'm thinking that to get it right,I had to use one of the old discs in it somewhere instead of that one new one. I had the one out of my 730 Diesel more times than the 60,so I'm drawing a blank on that one.

pete 23 · Feb 23, 2011

Provided you get the end play corrected, there is a locating pin that wears (along with the slot in the corresponding part) and this allows mechanism to move off to the side when going over center making it difficult or impossible to get a good snap and adjustment. Of course related toggles etc also.

jdhbag · Feb 23, 2011

John Deere Service Manual # SM-2008 is for the 60. That should cover all your problems very well. You can get them from JD or Deerely Departed and a couple other places.

usetob · Feb 23, 2011

PopinJohn is right on track but I'll add, replace the fly-wheel bolts with new ones, and get a manual, then go to the field!!

CLTX · Feb 24, 2011

As other posters have already stated, first thing is to get the right manual(s) for your tractor. Then take the end play out of the crank, as specified in the manual. To avoid over-tightening the clutch, tighten the castle nuts one notch at a time, being sure to tighten each one the same. then, check your clutch. After a few times you will develop a feel. Once you get the clutch properly adjusted, then future adjustments will only require only one or two notches on each nut at the most. You want the clutch to snap in crisply, but not so tight as to be difficult to snap out. It depends on your physical strength, height, etc. Be sure , once the clutch is adjusted to your satisfaction, to put the cotter keys in properly. You probably already know all this (John Deere 101), from the previous posts, but just a reminder. And by all means, as previously stated, do not attempt any thing directly with the clutch while the engine is running.

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