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MF F-40 stuck clutch

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novaned

10-12-2003 11:35:45




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I have a MF F-40 with a clutch that is not working, I have freed up the drive plate from the pressure plate and it spins freely when the clutch pedal is engaged but when the engine is running the clutch will not disengage the transmission and cannot be shifted in or out of gear.... Is there anyone who could tell me what else could be stuck not letting the clutch work, and is there anything I can do that might help short of breaking the tractor in two and overhauling the clutch.... I would appreciate any information, Thanks

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Slowpoke

10-14-2003 00:39:27




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 Re: MF F-40 stuck clutch in reply to novaned, 10-12-2003 11:35:45  
There seems to be a lot of that going around now. I just bought an IH 240 that the owner said can't be shifted with the engine running. It has a few other problems, so I haven't tried starting it yet. I put it in 4th and dragged it 3-4 feet with clutch out. Then I clamped the clutch down, put it each gear and rocked it. The fan does not move, which indicates there is no connection from the tranny to the engine. I hope I have fixed the problem. I'll know when I start it.

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Ray,IN

10-12-2003 21:25:56




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 Re: MF F-40 stuck clutch in reply to novaned, 10-12-2003 11:35:45  
Have you tried easing up against a large tree and disengaging the clutch pedal until it frees up or starts slipping? I have used this on sticky clutches to remove flywheel rust and/or oily residue holding the clutch/flywheel/pressure plate together. I continue until I begin to smell the clutch getting hot, then hold the clutch in while it cools some. It takes 3-4 repetions sometimes to free up the clutch but it beats splitting a tractor; which must be done anyway if this doesn't work.

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stan

10-12-2003 17:49:40




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 Re: MF F-40 stuck clutch in reply to novaned, 10-12-2003 11:35:45  
I would try and getting it moving in gear and with clutch engaged push both breakes see is something will berak loose. May be rust on flywheel? If you do this make sure you have alot of room in front of you.Be careful



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bob

10-12-2003 12:55:05




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 Re: MF F-40 stuck clutch in reply to novaned, 10-12-2003 11:35:45  
maybe throw-out bearing has went bad & is locked up. If that's it, it is engine-pulling time.



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