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Hi Kurt - I've had the same problem on occasion. (I got my first 35 in '76, now running 8 units with the same clutch). The problem is consistent with the traction clutch dragging when you attempt to release it. It's tight in there - the pressure plate moves only a fraction of an inch on release, and it doesn't take much for the disk to drag. Our problems have been caused by four factors: 1. Wobbling clutch disk (1/8" runout on a freshly rebuilt one) 2. Bent centre hub (caused by trying to force the tractor together) - the boss on the clutch disk was pushed forward enough to rub lightly on the flywheel (Both of these appeared immediately after reassembly, so are ruled out in your case.) 3. Rust on the splines (as mentined by Henning) - a possibility with limited usage. 4. Hinge pin dropping out of one of the three release levers (this can be checked by looking up into the bell housing through the bottom hole after removing the cover plate (if you don't have a loader fitted!)) There is another possibility, which I've been told about, but not experienced - yet!!! Clutch linings flaking or rivets popping loose allowing the lining to swell a bit. There is no adjustment that I'm aware of that will correct this problem - unless you have 2-3" of free play, and you do not, if your PTO is stopping. Big Dean's material is very helpful (and so is Big Dean!!!!! - he's helped me sort out some thorny problems), and there's an article on splitting and reassembly - in articles, to the left of this page - that I sent in a few years ago. We use the I&T shop manual, but the MF shop manual is more comprehensive, and I hear comments that they have come down in price from the dealers. Good luck!
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