Splitting A Ford 3000

Shepp · Sep 10, 2012

Well I finally split this tractor and I have received a new clutch package. Now before I install it. Some guys who are pretty good do it yourself mechanics with cars were telling me to check the fly wheel for warp since my clutch was so badly worn. They sat that the heat from the worn out clutch may have warped the flywheel. Just wondering if anybody has run into this problem with a tractor flywheel. I will attach pictures of the clutch and the flywheel although the one of the flywheel isn't very good. When I looked at it I didnt see any scoring and all the teeth were still on it.

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Harry in Ky · Sep 10, 2012

Don't worry about your flywheel. I've seen dozens of clutch plates come out looking like yours, and have yet to see a warped flywheel. A few rivet scratches on the face won't hurt anything either. Put in the new clutch assembly with new bearings and put it together.

Shepp · Sep 10, 2012

Thanks Harry: Another question. The guy that I bought the clutch from says that I will probably need to make some adjustments on it when I install it. I thought that with a complete new clutch package all the adjustments were done in the factory.
Shepp

Down South · Sep 10, 2012

I ant a expert

I have seen/read where the dual clutch needed a jig and where the flywheel was used with a nail as a spacer and or a measurement. IIRC
Yesterday's Tractors :: Index would be a good place to search.

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Harry in Ky · Sep 10, 2012

Not sure what "adjustments" he might be refering to. Most new or rebuilt pressure plates come adjusted. This looks like a dual clutch, and should come ready to install. The only adjustment I would expect is the external pedal adjustment. You should have to adjust the clevis in 1/4 to 1/2 inch to compensate for the clutch release lever position now being farther from the release bearing. Once the clutch is bolted up to the flywheel, and the new release bearing is installed, I use a tape measure to check the distance from the split joint on the engine to the contact points on the bolt heads of the release levers. Then measure from the split joint on the bell housing back to the release bearing. Adjust the clevis on the pedal rod until the release bearing distance is just slightly greater than the lever bolt distance(about 1/8 inch or so). At this point the clevis should be threaded onto the rod quite a bit, but not to the end of the threads. There should be plenty of thread to back the clevis off later as the clutch wears and future adjustment is needed. If your measurements don't add up, figure out why before you roll it back together. Also, when you're satisfied, and do roll it together, check the clutch pedal and release process as soon as you get some bolts tight. If it doesn't feel right, Find out why before you get everything all back together, with lines, hoses and wiring. It's much faster to go back from this point, than once the whole thing is back together.