Tlaughlin5
New User
A little backstory on the situation - I just recently replaced the clutch disk on my 1974 Ford 4000 3 Cyl. gasser. There wasn't any clutch issue prior to replacement, I did this only because I had the tractor split and the trans up on the workbench to rebuild. Along with the clutch I put in a new throwout bearing and pilot bearing. Now that I have the tractor back together, I can't get the clutch to disengage. I have the adjustment yoke at the end of threads (no adjustment left) and I can hear the throwout bearing hit the pressure plate fingers, but it isn't enough to disengage the clutch. Along with this issue, the clutch pedal will not return - I never had an issue with this before and the spring seems to be in good condition (external spring under foot board).
From what I have read in some other forums is that the new clutch disk is probably a little bit thicker since its new, and I did not adjust the pressure plate fingers. Some folks have mentioned this solution: cut new threads on the adjustment rod and shorten the rod. Is this an acceptable practice as long as there is enough free play in the clutch pedal? I'm also assuming that my pedal won't return due to the increased length of travel for linkage. The only thing that worries me with this solution is the throwout fork slipping off the bearing carrier. Sorry for being long winded, this has been troubling me.
Thanks in advance for all the help.
-Tristan
From what I have read in some other forums is that the new clutch disk is probably a little bit thicker since its new, and I did not adjust the pressure plate fingers. Some folks have mentioned this solution: cut new threads on the adjustment rod and shorten the rod. Is this an acceptable practice as long as there is enough free play in the clutch pedal? I'm also assuming that my pedal won't return due to the increased length of travel for linkage. The only thing that worries me with this solution is the throwout fork slipping off the bearing carrier. Sorry for being long winded, this has been troubling me.
Thanks in advance for all the help.
-Tristan