Ford 1700 possible clutch issue

[geozeitl]

Use tractor and starting to notice when going up a very slight upgrade or pushing snow tractor tires crawl to a stop in 2and3rd gear. I dont notice the engine working harder. This tractor was like a tank before. Would push alot of snow and not stop. Is the clutch going bad or slipping. Any way to adjust or test

 

[K5lwq]

Could be rim slipping in tire. Have you checked the air pressure? This is fairly common.

 

[Peter 315]

Do you have any free play in the clutch pedal ?

 

[geozeitl]

Didnt check tire pressure in tires yet, have about a quarter inch of free play on the clutch petal before it starts turning the shaft to the clutch

 

[fried1765]

Didnt check tire pressure in tires yet, have about a quarter inch of free play on the clutch petal before it starts turning the shaft to the clutch

It would seem to me that your clutch is toast!

 

[Peter 315]

Should be about 3/4 to 1'' when you push the pedal down before it makes contact (gets harder to push) Any oil leaks around clutch housing ?

 

[fried1765]

It would seem to me that your clutch is toast!

A split is not quite as bad as you might think, but if you do it, be careful where you buy the Chinese parts.
Using Chinese parts....I did it TWICE!

 

[geozeitl]

No leaks anywhere l adjusted to about 1 inch, seems better than what it was before. Is that normal to have adjust that from time to time

 

[Peter 315]

Yes but you can only adjust it so much as the clutch lining wears down you adjust it don't ride the clutch or it will wear out fast . Think of it like brakes on a car when the lining is gone you will have to replace the clutch

 

[geozeitl]

Thank you both for the advice. Sure is a nice place to come for info