Allis chalmers 616 (Simplicity 4040) clutch

[jimmyj]

The front electric clutch on the AC 616, AC 620 and the Simplicity 4040 is the same. I keep breaking them. I have a 616 and the thin metal strips that hold the front plate to the clutch break. I'll try and post a picture to help. Actually, it's the pressed rivets that break not the strips.

Does anyone have any experience with these? NOTE, I have broken them 3 times in about 10 years.

 

[jimmyj]

Took it all apart and fixed it. Not too bad.

 

[OrangeGuy]

I've repaired the clutch on my AC 620 several times in the last 20 years. On mine the metal strips break. I replace them with hacksaw blade material. Current ones have lasted for more than 5~8 years. I make sure I engage the clutch at an idle and shut off at wide open. Great tractor! I only wish it had power steering.

OrangeGuy

 

[jimmyj]

Great tip on the hack saw blade material. Thanks very much! :thumbsup: