Overrun Clutch

[Travis_R]

I ended up ordering the one with the roll pin last night from Agri Supply. It was right at $34.00 delivered to my door. I sure hope this one holds up.

Travis

 

[queen of spades]

sorry to dredge up this old thread, but I just found it and wanted to add my 2 cents.

I have a YM1601d and use it for bush-hogging and some roto-tilling. Since I bought the tractor a little over a year ago I've been through 4 overrun clutches. Each came from ________, and each randomly fell apart. One of the metal blocks (the ratchet piece) broke in two. But the other three? Who knows. They just came apart.

Are there any American companies that make these overrun clutches? The ones _______ gets (and I guess most all of these parts places) are made in China/Asia/India somewhere where quality isn't a concern. I wouldn't be surprised if the Chinese make them to tear up just to have a revenue stream.

So -- does any American company manufacture overrun clutches? Yes I am willing to pay more for a quality U.S. made product.
If there is such a thing please post a website or phone number. Thanks!

 

[queen of spades]

Has anyone tried one of these? The ad says they are heavy duty and do not come apart like the "cheap" clutches other venders sell?

PTO Over-Run Clutch 1-1/8" (F) Shaft FORD 2N 8N 9N etc.

 

[queen of spades]

Or has anyone used the ones from Hub City?

 

[tallyho8]

I don't know if it's a bad sign that they advertise their repair kits along with the ORCs.

 

[queen of spades]

I don't know if it's a bad sign that they advertise their repair kits along with the ORCs.

True, but the asian made clutches do not have rebuild kits, they are essentially throw-away items. (unless you get "lucky" and it breaks shortly after you buy it, then the dealer will usually replace at no cost).

 

[Willl]

Queeny, does your output shaft have a hole for the 'pin' type ?

 

[queen of spades]

Queeny, does your output shaft have a hole for the 'pin' type ?

Yes. The dealer I bought the quick attach clutch(es) from sells the pin type, but they are the exact same except for how the clutch attaches to the PTO. Same body, c-clip and innards.

I'm looking for a different manufacturer altogether. Preferably someone who hires Americans to manufacture the products they sell.

 

[kenmac]

I had 1 of those on an old TO 20 once. I never hay problems with it... The 1 on my tractor came from Fredricks & has been on since I purchased the tractor XXX yrs ago.. Never a problem.. Could it be you are cutting in the wrong PTO gear & destroying them ?? Just a thought

 

[queen of spades]

I had 1 of those on an old TO 20 once. I never hay problems with it... The 1 on my tractor came from Fredricks & has been on since I purchased the tractor XXX yrs ago.. Never a problem.. Could it be you are cutting in the wrong PTO gear & destroying them ?? Just a thought

I have never put the PTO in anything over 540 RPM, which is the recommended (MAX) rpm for operating the bush hog and tiller.