Is clutch worn?

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    • #50409
      Piper184
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        Are the adjusters at the end of their travel?

        If not, adjust again otherwise the clutch may finally have worn out.

        Tractor splitting time. Ugh!

        Can you confirm that there is not any contamination on the clutch by looking inside? An internal oil leak could cause a clutch to slip even though it isn’t worn out. But, that again means splitting the tractor to fix the leak. 🙁

        A contaminated clutch disc MAY be able to be cleaned with brake cleaner and saved. Operative word, MAY.

        Besides, once you get it open to fix whatever is wrong, a new clutch and throw out bearing are almost imperative at that point.

        I’m facing the same kind of thing on my tractor, unfortunately there are two options for clutches and I have to split it to find out which one I need. I would much prefer to have the replacement on hand before splitting the tractor.

        Even with an overhead gantry and an engine hoist, this is not a job I am looking forward to. It won’t be “hard” but a lot of fiddly stuff to deal with just to get to the problem. Just thankful it isn’t a fancy tractor with cab, A/C, heat, lights, stereo and a huge wiring harness.

        Best of luck

      • #50410
        DavidPrivett
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          remember while in there to inspect that ring gear on the flywheel, funny I see the response from piper but no question on forum,wierd?

        • #50411
          coach
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            thx guys.  I’m not sure why original post is not visible?   I can’t see it myself.
            But to repeat, can only operate at idle speed mostly.  Or in low gears. Tractor just disengages if I give it too much gas and will not handle much of any load or incline unless I’m creeping in low 1st gear.

          • #50412
            DavidPrivett
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              heah,  I see that, If I remember right there was a issue with some of these tractors with the bolts that hold the trans. on getting loose and effecting the clutch engagement,but but I do not remember the details, it was on this forum if you can find it . I know some of the forum history was lost years ago. So I guess that there is no free pedal left? I think I set mine at about 1 inch or so.

            • #50413
              coach
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                So now.. where to get replacement clutch/parts?

              • #50415
                DavidPrivett
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                  since I did not see what kinda of tractor you have I will assume that it is a Jinma, and I think circle G in texas?? if I remember right is one parts source.

                • #50417
                  coach
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                    It’s actually a Dongfeng. (Chinese)

                    DF354 with TY395I engine

                  • #50418
                    DavidPrivett
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                      well I got a dongfeng too a 2005 le204a, . I had a water pump shaft break off and it launched the cooling fan into the radiator , I bought a water pump on ebay and that is the extent of my parts being needed,I could not source off the net. So I will be watching this thread if you will post a person who has dongfeng parts. Maybe a call to ranch hand supply 1308 benefit road chesapeake,va. 757 650 4462 ,maybe they have some insight on parts.

                    • #50419
                      coach
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                        Well, got her split!   Actually came apart a bit better than expected. Unbolted clutch and surprisingly most of it looks good.  Friction plate was obliterated and pieces everywhere… obviously my problem!   Also throw out bearing is gone but otherwise I should be able to replace minimum parts.  Overall good news!
                        FYI if in need of parts I’ve found 2 sources… R&R Farm Equipment in AR and Ray Hillman in AB Canada

                        both were very helpful with questions and knowledge.. I’ll update when I get the parts needed and it’s reassembly time.  Try to add pics…

                      • #50420
                        DavidPrivett
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                          ok, all good news kinda. got a idea why the fricion plate shattered? Is your tractor got a 2 stage clutch??

                        • #50421
                          coach
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                            Yes it’s a 2 stage clutch.. she’s been good but I’m rough on the clutch.. I use it with a plow on the back in winter and a few projects were heavy lifting and slow moving big rocks into place. Had to use clutch and brake a lot.  When I started to adjust it years ago I knew this time was coming!

                          • #50422
                            DavidPrivett
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                              hopefully all is in stock in the usa and not have to be freshly imported so you can avoid all the new tarriffs. cause tractor parts were high enough before all this pissing contest happened.

                            • #50466
                              coach
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                                Well update time… long story… shipped clutch to get rebuilt and between companies ups lost it!  Anyway.. with state of tractor needing a few other things too I’ve decided to see if anyone is interested in lots of good parts.   Again a DF 354.  2002.   Ill try to put pics in… gives all the info!
                                appreciate all the great advice and assistance over the years..

                                downsizing and going to the green side!!

                                Hope in the end I can help someone or a few with reasonable parts…. I’m in the northeast us…

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                                coach
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                                  Pic

                                • #50468
                                  DavidPrivett
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                                    man that sucks,I have had issues with my stuff getting delivered to places other than where I live, sometimes it gets turned in a makes it to my house,mostly not. hope ups does not make you struggle to satisfy your claim.

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