Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: International Truck Clutch

Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: International Truck Clutch

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: I dunno that I'd go jerking the thing around much. My Great Uncle has a Super M and the : last time I "jerked" something (another tractor, I forgot to take up the slack slowly, duh...) : that tractor reared back like a bucking bronco. It was by mere luck that I stomped on the : clutch in time. : I'd say fix yer tire problem first. Then use yer tractor to haul 'er up the hill and turn 'er around. : Point 'er down the hill, and when she's rollin a bit mash 'er into gear and do like the others say to : break 'er free. For puttin out yer max torque those hills might be to your advantage. : P.S. If it's not too much trouble could you e-mail some pics of the beast? I like old IH trucks. : -Ludwig : : : : Another thought (or question): : : : : Have you tried driving it around at all ??? : : : : Driving it around, up hill down hill, : : : : in a low gear, with the clutch pedal : : : : depressed, "goose" the gas suddenly, : : : : and momentarily, might put enough twisting : : : : strain on the plates to brake them loose. : : : : Just a thought. : : : : Ford : : : Ford/Eric - : : : I've successfully used the "driving it around" method to unstick rusted clutches. Keys are: 1) First getting the vehicle rolling (your clutch is stuck remember!), and then 2) Getting it into the highest gear possible so you can really "lug" the motor. : : : For #1, get the motor idling as slow as possible, then snap shift the trans into creeper gear to get the truck rolling. Then for #2, gradually work up thru the gears until you're moving 20 - 25 mph, and in a gear that has the motor near it's maximum torque speed (probably 1,000 - 1,200 RPM for a truck of that era). Finally, stand on the gas and stomp in the clutch - you may be pleasantly surprised! : : : Let us know how you make out! : : : Bob : : The truck is on level ground, is bigger than a small house, is surrounded by steep grades, and has a flat front tire. Driving it really isn't an option unless I free up the clutch. I might be able to get it rolling using my Farmall M to pull it, but I don't know how I would unhook the chain once it got moving. One idea comes to mind, would it work if I put it in a high gear and chained the Farmall to the back or front of the truck (without the truck running) with the clutch depressed, then really take up the slack chain with a stout jerk? Do you think that'd pop her open? I've been advised not to torch the clutch. Any ideas?

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