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kenny

09-20-2000 10:14:59

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I have a mf 175 that is going to need a new pto clutch. A couple of questions: I have called around (Georgia) to get the price on replacing the clutch for the trans and pto (dual clutch). No one wants to give me a ball park figure for replacing the clutch. They tell me it all depends on what they have to do. One guy told me it would probably be less than a $1000. Has anyone had a clutch replaced that can give me a ball park figure. What if I decided to replace it myself. How hard is it to do? I have the I&T shop book, but from looking at it it seems to be pretty complicated. Thanks for any info!!!!

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Susanna Zuniga

12-09-2001 22:44:02

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Re: installing a new clutch in reply to kenny, 09-20-2000 10:14:59

Hello,
I am in the same situation. The clutch on my 95 Saturn just gave out at 85K miles. I actually had my Saturn dealership look at it (at no charge) and they gave me $799 quote. I never got it fixed due to my financial situation. Since then I have contacted at least 20 auto repair shops thinking I could get a cheaper quote. Well, no luck!! All the other repair shops have quoted me any where from $850-$1049.

I have been told by each and every mechanic I have spoken to that this is a 7-12 hour job. I would have someone do it. You may need a new clutch wheel as well and in some cars such as mine, the entire transmission has to be taken out.

Susanna

Ps: Good Luck.

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bill

09-25-2000 22:02:42

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Re: installing a new clutch in reply to kenny, 09-20-2000 10:14:59

Sometimes when you get the clutch out you find you need more than the clutch, preesure plate, throw out bearing and polite bearing. I just relaced a clutch in a 165 and had to replace the PTO input shaft too, $200 + for the part. The fly wheel may also need to be turned which also drives up the cust. If it has multipower you better relace the PTO input shaft seals and rings. Bill

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Marcel from Saskatoon, Canada

09-22-2000 09:08:53

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Re: installing a new clutch in reply to kenny, 09-20-2000 10:14:59

I did my first clutch job last year on MF150. I split the tractor behind the engine. I used salt boxs to hold up the engine. They are 2' square x 8" high box built out of 2x4's like a grain elevator (staked flat)and a 2x4 bottom. Between the two boxs were 1" pipes to roll the front ahead. This worked really well, was safe, and easy. I would use a clutch line up tool as previously mentioned. And DO NOT use the bolts to suck it back together. Have patience!

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Brady

09-20-2000 19:39:48

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Re: installing a new clutch in reply to kenny, 09-20-2000 10:14:59

At most, if you choose to put in a new OEM pressure plate assembly and a new drive clutch, any garage should be able to do it for substantially less than $1000. Although I don't have the prices in front of me, a complete new MF clutch is not far from $350 with a drive clutch being around $80. A throwout bearing and pilot bearing cost around $20 and $4, respectively. Our mechanic can install any clutch in four hours...however, he is one of the best I've seen. If you conservatively figure 6 hours at $40/hour, the total is still way below $1000. More money can be saved by using a rebuilt clutch assembly and drive disc. Our mechanic always splits the tractor because he feels it is quicker and it is what he is accustomed to. However, when you install a clutch this way, you must be careful when rolling the tractor back together so that the clutch is properly aligned with the shaft. If it is not, you can easily knock the facing off of your PTO disc before you even know what has happened. If you are going to do it yourself and plan on splitting it, borrow a clutch line-up tool from your local dealer. Or, let me know and I'll send you one that our mechanic makes out of wood and sells for $15.00. He has modeled them after the original MF tool because we have had to loan this tool in the past and, since it is a very expensive tool, we always have to get deposits. These homemade ones make life easier for everyone. Let me know if you want exact prices on a rebuilt or new clutch and drive disc. Hope this has helped.

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B.C.

09-20-2000 11:41:08

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Re: installing a new clutch in reply to kenny, 09-20-2000 10:14:59

It ain't no afternoon job. But if you follow the book, have a concrete floor and some elbow room to work in, a good cherry picker and some decent tools, you can get through it.

You will likely earn the money you save. But if you have the guts to see it through, and can work safely, it does carry with it a good deal of satisfaction.

There are folks who believe in splitting the tractor at the clutch and rolling the front forward. I believe that approach is for optimists with lots of successful experience. Better I think to start from the front and work your way back in sensible chunks. The I&T manual should tell you the gist of it.

Good luck and be safe.

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