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wdtom
01-08-2006 17:34:37
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Re: AC-C SPLIT in reply to gary case, 01-06-2006 15:09:58
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I think it is far easier to support the front and for safety hang it from something, then roll the back away. The front of the bellhousing isn't too heavy, any decent dolly will take a couple of angle irons extending down from the pads on the side of the bellhousing, making the rear half of the tractor mobile again. the front with the steering axle, short length, and axle pivot is very unstable, block it, support it, chock it, hang it for safety, but don't try and roll it. As I said, the back half is very stable and easy to roll on a smooth level surface if it is supported by a dolly. Guide pins for aligning engine and bellhousing are a very good idea, but be sure to have the bellhousing surface parallel by the time you get within a few inches of together, then go slow and carefull. You will have to have the clutch plate aligned using a dummy clutch shaft, or you may be able to leave the clutch pressure plate somewhat loose and after the tractor is together rotate the engine and tighten each clutch bolt one at a time, a little at a time, the dummy shaft is by far easier. Before the clutch plate is tightened, you insert a "model" of the clutch shaft through the clutch disc and into the pilot bearing to align these parts. A wood one is fine, a few minutes on a lathe if you have one or know someone. You don't need the splines, just a good fit inside the splines, and a good fit in the pilot bearing.
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