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Over-running Clutches-- Good, Bad, and Ugly?

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Darren in TN

01-26-2004 07:18:12

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Hi, y'all.
I'm about to buy a ORC for my Farmall Super A and would like your opinions on quality. Are all ORCs equal, or are there cheap ones out there not worth having?? It looks like I can get one new off of eBay for $30... What would you guys look for or ask about? Any experience with bargain ORCs? I don't reckon it makes much sense to save $20 just to run through a fence or worse if these things aren't what they're cracked up to be.

Thanks, folks.
Darren

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Mark

01-27-2004 07:44:33

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Re: Over-running Clutches-- Good, Bad, and Ugly? in reply to Darren in TN, 01-26-2004 07:18:12

I guess I buy the short stocky ones. They are available locally at ag stores and at the dealer. I pay around the $70-80 for them.

I don't know what kind of quality you are looking at but keep this in mind: This baby LOVES to be greased because it is the grease that absorbs the shock rather than the metal parts. I'd say that you could get by with a well greased el-cheapo vs a seldom greased Cadillac.

Been running them for 25 years on 3 tractors and never had to replace one. Course there is grease all over the PTO area of my tractor too but so what!

Mark

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Nolan

01-27-2004 06:44:09

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Re: Over-running Clutches-- Good, Bad, and Ugly? in reply to Darren in TN, 01-26-2004 07:18:12

I've noticed they come in two variants.

One is the long skinny type, usually carried by TSC, Harbor Freight and such. They are cheezy imo. TSC sells them for about $70, and seems to think they are made of gold.

The other is short and stocky. TSC and such do not carry this one. You have to get it via a real ag supply store. They are quite hefty and hold up well. They tend to sell for about $35.

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IanC

01-26-2004 17:06:24

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Re: Over-running Clutches-- Good, Bad, and Ugly? in reply to Darren in TN, 01-26-2004 07:18:12

There are two main manufacturers, Hub City, and Speeco. We sold both kinds. The Hub Ctiy ones are heavier built and are rebuildable, but be prepared to pay $60-$80 depending on which one you need (input shaft size and quick disconnect or roll pin attachment).

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Bob

01-26-2004 08:28:49

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Re: Over-running Clutches-- Good, Bad, and Ugly? in reply to Darren in TN, 01-26-2004 07:18:12

If you can find one at an established local dealer, ask about any warrantee. It's nice to have help nearby, if there are any problems.

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terry

01-26-2004 07:43:20

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Re: Over-running Clutches-- Good, Bad, and Ugly? in reply to Darren in TN, 01-26-2004 07:18:12

My experience with the ORC is with one tractor over 4 years. I am on my second ORC.

I don't know how to tell if you are getting a good quality ORC. The first one I bought came from a farm supply store and it was junk. The second one I bought came from a dealer and I haven't had any trouble with it. Think I paid around $60.

If I understand your question about malfunction,
about the only malfunction you can have is the ORC
failing to engage. I would pay a little extra and get one from a dealer, they would probably be about $20 more.

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