Separating Ford 1520 with HST

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diphilanatx

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Location
Cleburne, tx
Tractor
Hinomoto E2004
Looks like I am needing to replace the clutch. Do I need to drain the hydraulic fluid before splitting it. It seems to be a generic note when working on the tractor. My fluid is still clear and I hate to waste it. Any ideas? Thanks
 
   / Separating Ford 1520 with HST #2  
Then drain it into a clean container and reuse it.
 
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#3  
Hoping I could eliminate all that mess and having to strain it a couple times. But yea.
 
   / Separating Ford 1520 with HST #4  
If clutch is a dry clutch in bell housing between engine and HST tranny housing you may not have to drain it. You would most likely have to remove a couple of hydraulic lines that may want to drain it though. If these can be removed and ports plugged again you may have a chance.
 
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#5  
Cool. That was my thinking also to try. But could also be messy. lol
 
   / Separating Ford 1520 with HST #6  
Working on tractors is always messy. The only way around it is to have someone else do the work. 🤣
 
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If you don't already have the service manual for that tractor, it's worth the investment. I got a digital download of the manual for my tractor, and it has been a big help (especially when we had to split the tractor to replace a cracked clutch housing.)
 
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Well, after many, many hours of studying the Service Manual, studying the Parts Manual, I went back to the basics. Found out the clutch linkage was too tight like riding the clutch. After adjusting that, Praise the Lord, I don’t have to split it. It’s running good. I do feel sort of stupid not going back to common sense mechanics. But it works.
 

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