OldandWorn
Senior Member
Hi,
I just bought a late 70's early 80's 410 John Deere and I'm having a problem with the clutches. I'm being helped in another forum but I don't want to wear out my welcome with too many questions.
My original question was about the dry friction clutch being locked up and others say this is normal because no one usually uses this clutch.
My question is, what could be locked up inside? I have determined the shaft that goes into the bell housing is free so I'm thinking it must be the throwout bearing or pressure plate. Also, is there any chance that the clutch will free up on its own from usage.?
Just to clarify, the fork, throwout bearing, and pressure plate won't budge. It's not like the plates are stuck together from non-use and I can unstick them by holding the clutch pedal down. The clutch pedal won't go down.
This hoe also has a hydraulic shuttle shift and I am told that this is all I need. However, the hydraulic clutches don't seem to be releasing all the way, especially when cold, and It's almost impossible to get the hoe in any gear without major gear grindage. Especially from a standstill.
If I can't get the dry friction clutch to work without splitting the machine, can I somehow adjust the hydraulic clutchpacks to release more completely so I can shift without grinding my gears up?
I also want to change the hydraulic fluid and engine oil but can't find any info in regards to weight and type. I do know the quantities and the machine is a 4 cylinder diesel.
Also, any odd problems with this machine that I should be aware of? The machine is nice and tight and has no leaks.
Thanks for your help
I just bought a late 70's early 80's 410 John Deere and I'm having a problem with the clutches. I'm being helped in another forum but I don't want to wear out my welcome with too many questions.
My original question was about the dry friction clutch being locked up and others say this is normal because no one usually uses this clutch.
My question is, what could be locked up inside? I have determined the shaft that goes into the bell housing is free so I'm thinking it must be the throwout bearing or pressure plate. Also, is there any chance that the clutch will free up on its own from usage.?
Just to clarify, the fork, throwout bearing, and pressure plate won't budge. It's not like the plates are stuck together from non-use and I can unstick them by holding the clutch pedal down. The clutch pedal won't go down.
This hoe also has a hydraulic shuttle shift and I am told that this is all I need. However, the hydraulic clutches don't seem to be releasing all the way, especially when cold, and It's almost impossible to get the hoe in any gear without major gear grindage. Especially from a standstill.
If I can't get the dry friction clutch to work without splitting the machine, can I somehow adjust the hydraulic clutchpacks to release more completely so I can shift without grinding my gears up?
I also want to change the hydraulic fluid and engine oil but can't find any info in regards to weight and type. I do know the quantities and the machine is a 4 cylinder diesel.
Also, any odd problems with this machine that I should be aware of? The machine is nice and tight and has no leaks.
Thanks for your help