FarmerBlair
Member
Hi all,
A while back I asked about a new 2-stage 5-speed clutch kit I got for my Ford 861. I noticed the clutch disc has dampening springs on it, while the new one didn't appear to. Showcrop asked for pics so here are a few of the old and the new clutch. Is it a bad idea to be without those springs, or am I worrying for nothing. Or is this just a different design accomplishing the same thing? Another thought: maybe there are dampeners on the new disc that are just not visible from this side of the disc (and could the old disc be installed backwards?).
If it would be worth doing, I would consider getting just the disc from New Holland (assuming it has the springs) and replace the disc on the new clutch pack that doesn't have the springs. If that is an involved procedure requiring adjustments, etc. with special tools, then I would might skip it. Any thoughts appreciated.
Thanks!
Old clutch
New clutch
Old clutch
New clutch
A while back I asked about a new 2-stage 5-speed clutch kit I got for my Ford 861. I noticed the clutch disc has dampening springs on it, while the new one didn't appear to. Showcrop asked for pics so here are a few of the old and the new clutch. Is it a bad idea to be without those springs, or am I worrying for nothing. Or is this just a different design accomplishing the same thing? Another thought: maybe there are dampeners on the new disc that are just not visible from this side of the disc (and could the old disc be installed backwards?).
If it would be worth doing, I would consider getting just the disc from New Holland (assuming it has the springs) and replace the disc on the new clutch pack that doesn't have the springs. If that is an involved procedure requiring adjustments, etc. with special tools, then I would might skip it. Any thoughts appreciated.
Thanks!
Old clutch
New clutch
Old clutch
New clutch