Dennis P
Member
I have a 1931 KT with the original style clutch and release. I had some issues with the clutch slipping in the past. Last year I split the tractor and removed to inspect. I replaced some parts that were worn and then I put it all back together and adjusted it. I chained it to my forklift and it dug holes and tried to raise front end. Great, I thought. I took it to a show, drove it around some, no problems. I decided to put it in the antique pull. The tractor spent a lot of time idling waiting to be weighed and waiting to pull. When I tried to take off with the sled it just sat there and wouldnt move. In fact, it barely got up on the trailer. I had to hold the clutch lever forward to get it to engage.
Today I got around to splitting the tractor and pulled clutch mechanism out. I had thought that the adjusting pin was somehow backing out and allowing the adjuster to loosen from all the idling with the clutch disengaged. The pin, spring, and clutch center didnt look to have any wear and engaged great. Nothing looks out of place. If the pin isnt backing out, what could it possibly be? Anyone else had any issues with this type of release? For what its worth, my clutch disc are about .115 thick, some wear, but should still adjust okay. Again, this is the early style that had a cone that engages the clutch fingers. Thanks!
Today I got around to splitting the tractor and pulled clutch mechanism out. I had thought that the adjusting pin was somehow backing out and allowing the adjuster to loosen from all the idling with the clutch disengaged. The pin, spring, and clutch center didnt look to have any wear and engaged great. Nothing looks out of place. If the pin isnt backing out, what could it possibly be? Anyone else had any issues with this type of release? For what its worth, my clutch disc are about .115 thick, some wear, but should still adjust okay. Again, this is the early style that had a cone that engages the clutch fingers. Thanks!