Recent content by fritz423b

She's back together, need to hook up lines and will test tomorrow. EDIT: It was a PITA but got it done in about 2 hours. Had to call my neighbor for a fresh perspective and we jacked up the rear a little more and in she went. Had to have him turn the pto shaft to get it started then used a...

Luckily the pto friction disk was good and the flywheel was smooth and flat. I am replacing the pto disk while I'm in there. Guess it makes sense, the traction disk is always in use but the pto disk isn't.

The update is on this thread. https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/anybody-ever-split-a-5520.461531/#post-6447791 The friction disk was down to rivets and pressure plate was ground down...

Got everything apart and the friction disk was down to the rivets with a warped pressure plate. Jack system worked like a charm. Thanks for the replies!

I built a stand based on the Western Truck and Tractor Repair guy's stand on YouTube. For the rear I am using two pieces of angle iron. Here the rolling jack is being tested, obviously it will be placed under the clutch housing. And yes, safety stand everywhere.

Howdy, I posted the chewbacca clutch question now I have committed to splitting the tractor and repairing/replacing the clutch. Anyone have an idea how to jack up the engine on this tractor? There are no bolt holes on the rear sides of the engine, there is only a 1" lip on the edge of the...

It must be a quirk of the video. The engine rpm's are 1400, barely above idle.

I think you're right, it is the clutch. Clearing out the garage to make room for the split. Thanks for weighing in I will post what I find.

Here's a video of the issue. Can't feather the clutch it goes from 0-100%.

Brakes are fine, just replaced them last week.

I don't know what I was thinking when I stated this. It is a syncshuttle transmission.

No. It is a syncshuttle, not a power reverser.

We removed the final drives and replaced the brake discs and retractor springs last week. Brakes now working great but the problem continues. To summarize: from standing still when you let off the clutch there is a load groan that seems to come from under the seat (but could be transmitted...

I'm inclined to remove a final drive and inspect the brakes first.