I was just asked by an elderly neighbor to look at his 1987 JD 2030 that his son just put a clutch assembly in. I did not take part in the installation so I can't answer specifics about what was done or not done. The old gentleman says the entire pressure plate and throw out bearing assembly was replaced. I did find the old one nearby and the plate between the fly wheel and pressure plate was missing all it's friction material on one side and was an entire assembly. The son is not available for comment.
Here's the problem. The tractor range selector on the left that has a Park position will not go into gear. It just grinds so I'm pretty sure the clutch is not releasing. I pulled the gear selector (right side) back out of the park position and not I cannot move it at all even to return it to it's former position.
I looked at the clutch pedal free play and it was fine. I removed the inspection covers on the left side of the bell housing and had the farmer's daughter depress the clutch pedal. It appears to be working the clutch fingers fine and completely disengaging the fingers when released. The engine runs and is not bound up. What could the problem be? I need help. I hope I don't have to resplit the tractor.
Here's the problem. The tractor range selector on the left that has a Park position will not go into gear. It just grinds so I'm pretty sure the clutch is not releasing. I pulled the gear selector (right side) back out of the park position and not I cannot move it at all even to return it to it's former position.
I looked at the clutch pedal free play and it was fine. I removed the inspection covers on the left side of the bell housing and had the farmer's daughter depress the clutch pedal. It appears to be working the clutch fingers fine and completely disengaging the fingers when released. The engine runs and is not bound up. What could the problem be? I need help. I hope I don't have to resplit the tractor.
