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RE: Stuck Clutch after Winter layup - FrogPond - 02-03-2019
This once happened to my Ford 8N tractor. I pointed it at the door and started in gear. Once in the open I got into 3rd (out of 4) and accelerated briskly (for a tractor) with the clutch fully depressed. The clutch popped free immediately. No big thing, with no lasting repercussions. I would certainly give something similar a shot before I took anything apart. Good luck, Mike
RE: Stuck Clutch after Winter layup - Mike Costigan - 02-03-2019
Yup! That's the way I've always done it, including several Sevens over the years; get the engine warmed up first, then it will start easily in gear without overloading the starter.
RE: Stuck Clutch after Winter layup - Zetomagneto - 03-03-2019
I definitely wouldn’t start the engine with loose cover plate, it’s not spring pressure holding the clutch
so no point in slackening the bolts and then starting it.
Try previous suggestions re starting it in gear and driving with the clutch pedal depressed you will find it will come free.You could also prod the throttle while driving to put some shock loading into it.
RE: Stuck Clutch after Winter layup - A7novice - 05-03-2019
Thanks to all you folks who took the time and trouble to reply with helpful suggestions, much appreciated.
The solution, as was suggested, was to get engine hot, start up in gear with clutch pedal floored and drive. Only had to go a few dozen yards for clutch to free.
RE: Stuck Clutch after Winter layup - Dave Mann - 06-03-2019
Thanks for letting us know of your success, the suspense was unbearable.
RE: Stuck Clutch after Winter layup - Reckless Rat - 06-03-2019
Aye, it was gripping. Now it's not.
RE: Stuck Clutch after Winter layup - Austin Carr - 06-03-2019
To prevent the clutch seizing when over wintering old tractors, I've seen the clutch pedal kept fully depressed with a block of wood.
RE: Stuck Clutch after Winter layup - Charles P - 07-03-2019
(06-03-2019, 05:46 PM)Austin Carr Wrote: To prevent the clutch seizing when over wintering old tractors, I've seen the clutch pedal kept fully depressed with a block of wood.
I have the simpler solution of keeping driving cars in the winter.