Ring Gear and Clutch replacement

Oops! It pays to go back to the beginning and review the post before starting to type!!!

It was politely pointed out that the tractor under discussion was a Super C, not a Cub! Sorry about that. :oops:
 
Got the tractor split and figured out how to get the throw out bearing removed and installed a new one.
Flywheel is at the machine shop for resurface.
Got the old freeze plug out and have a new brass plug. What are you guys using for a sealant around freeze plugs ?
 
Got the flywheel back from the machine shop.
Torque for flywheel to crank 41 ft lbs . Is that right ?
 
Getting everything put back together but ran into a problem.
I’m trying to get the tractor back together but it stops about an inch before the two halves come together.
I used the clutch alignment tool and the shaft goes into the clutch but stops. Things seemed lined up pretty good.
I’m thinking it’s not going into the pilot bushing. At a closer look the top of the bell housing is closer than bottom when looking at the engine. But not buy much at all.
Any tips on getting it back together?
 
Try to get the gap at the top and bottom lined up perfect. Put the transmission in neutral, engage the pto and turn the pto shaft a little with a pipe wrench or any tool you can get on it. The splines may not be lined up right on the shaft and clutch disc.
 
Got everything back together with new clutch, throw out bearing, throw out bearing carrier and the new ring gear worked great but when I tried to put it in gear it would just grind.
After adjusting clutch pedal free play to 1 7/16 inch same thing happened.
After adjusting the pedal to about 1” of free play I am able to get the tractor in gear but still grinds some.
Not really sure what’s going on.
Any tips or advice from anyone that’s gone through this ?
 
Yes I replaced the pilot bushing with a new one one that came with the clutch.
Do new ones normally fit tight? if so do new ones ever need to be fitted ?
How would you make sure it’s not to tight
 
A lot of times when new pilot bushings are installed they need to be reamed to size because they get tighter after installation. You May can push the clutch pedal down and leave the tractor in gear for a little bit while running and it may wear in if your lucky.
 
You said that the situation improves with reduced free play, so I don't think the problem is the bushing. Try reducing the free play further, (to almost none) and see if it gets better yet. That will help point you in the proper direction.
 
I reduced the free play to about 1/2” . That’s the most I can get and it didn’t get any better, worse actually.
The pilot bushing I put in looked to be the same size as the one I took out.
When I put the tractor back together it certainly was not easy. So I’m thinking the pilot bushing is too tight.
Is there anything else I should do before splitting the tractor again?
 
I lubed the bushing with grease during install.
If i put the tractor in gear with the clutch pedal fully down and try to start the tractor the whole tractor will move forward.
 
Split the tractor again. I have a different pilot bearing coming to try
I noticed on the new clutch I installed that the clutch fingers are loose. What is the proper way to adjust the clutch fingers and what are the measurements I should use to make sure it’s adjusted correctly?
 
Eric85":1yv91svh said:
Split the tractor again. I have a different pilot bearing coming to try
I noticed on the new clutch I installed that the clutch fingers are loose. What is the proper way to adjust the clutch fingers and what are the measurements I should use to make sure it’s adjusted correctly?
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Switching the pilot bearing may give you the same trouble, you need to measure the inside when you install it to make sure your shaft won't be tight. You may have to sand the bushing some or ream it.
 
I got a new pilot bushing from yesterday’s tractor and installed it.
The new one measured larger ID then the one that came with the new clutch that I bought.
Everything is back together and now when I start the tractor I’m able to shift gears without any grinding and tractor moves forward and reverse without issue.
 
Eric85":1124ksyf said:
I got a new pilot bushing from yesterday’s tractor and installed it.
The new one measured larger ID then the one that came with the new clutch that I bought.
Everything is back together and now when I start the tractor I’m able to shift gears without any grinding and tractor moves forward and reverse without issue.
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Glad you got it fixed. Hate you had to split it again.
 
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