Clutch engaged and frozen

   / Clutch engaged and frozen #11  
Your problem is not unlike ones that I have had with my Kubota B1550D during the last 3 years. I had the clutch in my unit fail 3 times when chunks (bits of metal and damper springs) broke from the clutch friction plate and lodged in the mechanism. The first two times I had the repair done in tractor shops. To split the tractor is really not a big deal if you are properly equipped to do the job. As I recall, I only payed for 4 hours labor in one shop and 5 hours in the other. The last time I split the tractor myself since it seemed so very easy, but I wish I hadn't. It's definitely not a job for a half-blind 75 year old guy like me with arthritc fingers and knees! If it happens again, I'll let a pro do it!

My advice is while you are into the guts of the tractor, replace the clutch pilot bearing and the swivel joint at the transmission end of the propeller shaft (if your tractor is so equipped).

Frank Z.
 
   / Clutch engaged and frozen #12  
Your problem is not unlike ones that I have had with my Kubota B1550D during the last 3 years. I had the clutch in my unit fail 3 times when chunks (bits of metal and damper springs) broke from the clutch friction plate and lodged in the mechanism. The first two times I had the repair done in tractor shops. To split the tractor is really not a big deal if you are properly equipped to do the job. As I recall, I only payed for 4 hours labor in one shop and 5 hours in the other. The last time I split the tractor myself since it seemed so very easy, but I wish I hadn't. It's definitely not a job for a half-blind 75 year old guy like me with arthritc fingers and knees! If it happens again, I'll let a pro do it!

My advice is while you are into the guts of the tractor, replace the clutch pilot bearing and the swivel joint at the transmission end of the propeller shaft (if your tractor is so equipped).

Frank Z.
 
   / Clutch engaged and frozen
  • Thread Starter
#13  
Frank Z,

I will certainly take your advise and replace the other parts as well. However, I am curious as why your clutch failed 3 times in the last 3 years; are the factory springs just that bad or or do you use your tractor so much that it's just normal wear and tear? Seems a bit excessive on clutch repair.

Are your clutch replacement parts after market? I just want to know which to stay away from or just deal with this as general repair work expected.

Thanks,
Mike
 
   / Clutch engaged and frozen
  • Thread Starter
#14  
Frank Z,

I will certainly take your advise and replace the other parts as well. However, I am curious as why your clutch failed 3 times in the last 3 years; are the factory springs just that bad or or do you use your tractor so much that it's just normal wear and tear? Seems a bit excessive on clutch repair.

Are your clutch replacement parts after market? I just want to know which to stay away from or just deal with this as general repair work expected.

Thanks,
Mike
 

Tractor & Equipment Auctions

(APPROX 15) 2" X 6" X 20'- 3/8" THICK METAL TUBING (A54757)
(APPROX 15) 2" X...
BOAT MOTOR TRAILER (A53424)
BOAT MOTOR TRAILER...
2015 Dodge Journey Van (A55853)
2015 Dodge Journey...
(4) 14in Trailer Wheels (A54865)
(4) 14in Trailer...
UNUSED RAYTREE RMDB82 - 82" HYD EZ DIGGER BACKHOE (A52706)
UNUSED RAYTREE...
2018 KUBOTA SVL95-2S SKID STEER (A52706)
2018 KUBOTA...
 
Top