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clutch handle on b model

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amo

04-19-2006 14:16:16




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when putting a bushing in the clutch handle if you get the correct bolt does this take all of the free play out of the handle. is the bushing the same inside diameter as the handle when it was new thanks for the help




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2cylinderlp

04-19-2006 22:20:59




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 Re: clutch handle on b model in reply to amo, 04-19-2006 14:16:16  
As John T said, sometimes the wear inside the clutch handle goes beyond the bushing into the handle itself. I have taken a couple of mine that are like that and welded them up internally and rebored them before putting in a new bushing. But on those, and others that didn't need to be welded up internally, I have been disappointed when using a new bushing and a new pin. Disappointed because of still having a less than snug fit on those parts. I just hate sloppy linkages. I have often wondered why Deere didn't improve that design some. And why did the hydraulic levers get a grease fitting but not the clutch lever? (20, 30 series) I always want a real close tolerance fit on those parts and since I can't get that by buying new, what I do now is weld the pin up with an oxy-acetyline torch, and then re-machine it to just about a press in fit in the bushing/handle. I drill the pin from the end for a grease fitting. When it is all together, the clutch lever has a feel about the same as the throttle on say like a JD 50 or later Waterloo tractor. It will hold its postion where ever it is at. You can still feel it snap in just the same. Done that way makes for very smooth clutch operation. Tractor acceleration affecting the enertia of your own body as you operate the clutch handle is no longer a factor.

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41JDb

04-20-2006 06:17:03




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 Re: clutch handle on b model in reply to 2cylinderlp, 04-19-2006 22:20:59  
I did much the same process on my clutch linkages. If you want I can post some pics of welding them up, drilling them out and bushing them. All the linkages ended up very nice and tight.



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van robinson

04-19-2006 20:41:09




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 Re: clutch handle on b model in reply to amo, 04-19-2006 14:16:16  
As John said, a lot of the problem will be in the other linkages, as well as the handle itself. The hole in my clutch handle was so badly worn and wallered that I had to drill it out and make a new pivot pin for it. I also drilled out the holes in the other linkages and made new pins for them as well. For someone who does not have a machine shop or access to one, this may be a bit expensive, but it is an idea. I took 90% of all of the play out of my clutch linkages when I did all of this.

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John T

04-19-2006 14:37:01




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 Re: clutch handle on b model in reply to amo, 04-19-2006 14:16:16  
A new handle bushing ought to the the correct ID to fit properly over a new pivot bolt, but sometimes in driving them in things can get out of sorts. Often the old bushings are non existent and the hole in the handle is worn so badly a new bushing doesnt fit in correct.

Other places that contribute to clutch handle slop are those pins that fit in the rod (handle to fork) ends which I also replace if Im looking for a tight clutch action.

John T

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