Cletrac OC-3 clutch

[Anthony]

Hello, I have a 1956 Cletrac OC-3. The clutch worked very good when i first got it, but now i push the pedal in and the propeller shaft doesnt stop quite all the way. Ive adjusted the clutch linkage several times and it works for a while-but it keeps going to the state i described above. Is this the signs of bad clutch plates? Any ideas would be appreciated.


Thanks

[John Schwiebert]

There are two bearings inside the bell housing. The front one is the pilot bearing. If it "ties up" the clutch shaft will keep spinning. The purpose of the bearing is to allow the shaft to stop turning when the clutch petal is depressed. What part of Ohio. I am in Ohio also. More questions? John

[Anthony]

I am in Pandora, Ohio. Its near findlay if you know of it.  If you want to come look at it your welcome to just tell me when you come.

I was just wondering how to fix it because its becomming a nuisance.
I was working  a couple days ago and i tried to shift it to the range 3 auxilary to move faster but it just ground and i had to shut it off and shift. I adjusted it since then but it still lets the prop shaft move a little but i can shift with it.

[Anthony]

Any ideas?

[walter hudson]

Like John said the most likely cause is the pilot bearing in the flywheel . Will the prop shaft spin freely with the tractor shut off and the pedal depressed ?If the tractor has sat outside a long time some clutch material may have rusted to the flywheel. More than likely you will need to remove the bellhousing and clutch to see what all needs replacing .

[John Schwiebert]

That may be possiable to come see you, But not for a few days as I will be out of town on a business trip. I live in Henry county. We have an Aunt that lives in Pandora. Send me a P M with your phone number. Are you in the country or in town> John

[Anthony]

Walter, I can spin the pro shaft with my hand with it in gear and clutch in. It has been shedded. It has the DeMarrais aux transmission so I can take it apart to look if need be.





Sorry for my impatience.  


Anthony

P.S. John, I live about 5 or so miles out of town. Thanks