Farmall A clutch problem - help!

txdon · Jul 2, 2015

My 1947 Farmall A was working fine a month ago and started right up today but when I went to put it in gear it would just grind and I could not put it in gear. When the motor is off I can shift it into each gear with the clutch depressed. I fear major clutch problems but maybe just an adjustment. Can anyone help me troubleshoot and fix this clutch problem? Thanks.

Old Junk Man · Jul 2, 2015

Sounds like you clutch disk has stuck to the flywheel or pressure plate. put it in gear and depress the clutch and tryto start it. it might break loose. If that don't work start it in neutral and warn it up. then shut it off and place it in first gear. then start it up in gear and drive around with the clutch pedal depressed and it might come free. if that don't work the tractor will need to come apart and see whats wrong. You might adjust the clutch release rod however I don't think that's you problem.

txdon · Jul 3, 2015

I'll try that tomorrow, thanks. How do you adjust the clutch release rod?

txdon · Jul 3, 2015

Old Junk Man said:
Sounds like you clutch disk has stuck to the flywheel or pressure plate. put it in gear and depress the clutch and tryto start it. it might break loose.

That did it works fine now, Thanks! Mowed for two hours this morning!

Old Junk Man · Jul 3, 2015

txdon said:
That did it works fine now, Thanks! Mowed for two hours this morning!

Glad I could help. Of course as old as I am ive been there done that a couple of times. some folks will use a block of wood wedged so as to hold the clutch released when storing a tractor.

txdon · Jul 3, 2015

Old Junk Man said:
Glad I could help. Of course as old as I am ive been there done that a couple of times. some folks will use a block of wood wedged so as to hold the clutch released when storing a tractor.

Thanks for the tip - I'll start doing that.

flusher · Jul 4, 2015

Right on. I used blocks on all my tractors to prevent clutch sticking problems.

txdon · Jul 4, 2015

My 2 year old great nephew came up to me today and asked to drive the "little red tractor" I said sure, and he gave me the biggest hug. After that he stood on the platform and I sat in the seat behind him driving around for an hour in first gear. He went home with a big smile on his face - a future TBN member. Little did he realize the tractor belonged to his Great Great Grandfather.

ronjhall · Jul 5, 2015

Old Junk Man said:
Glad I could help. Of course as old as I am ive been there done that a couple of times. some folks will use a block of wood wedged so as to hold the clutch released when storing a tractor.

My B2910 Kubota came with a little block of wood to stick in the clutch linkage to keep clutch from rusting to plate. Things haven't in all these years.

Old Junk Man · Jul 5, 2015

txdon said:
My 2 year old great nephew came up to me today and asked to drive the "little red tractor" I said sure, and he gave me the biggest hug. After that he stood on the platform and I sat in the seat behind him driving around for an hour in first gear. He went home with a big smile on his face - a future TBN member. Little did he realize the tractor belonged to his Great Great Grandfather.

Yep start them young. My grandson Chris is just a biting at the bits to start playing with grandpaws toys. he is 20 months old. and don't like to watch TV He wants to go outside. and crawl on everything and make engine noises.