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IA Leo 11-07-2009 19:14:06 67.224.28.37 147694 Report to Moderator	I know the '53 or '54 SC had a left side foot clutch, but never drove one. I spent hundreds of hours on a '40 SC with hand clutch, smooth as silk and you could easily stand on the ground and with a two finger touch inch the SC backwards toward you while hooking up a wagon. No so the dammmed JD "jump-jump" we also had. Even a new 51 B JD wasn't smooth. About the only way you could stand on the ground and run the clutch with them was to grab the clutch handle down at the pivot point so the rearward motion (not smooth) wouldn't further engage the clutch. How does the foot clutch on an SC work with that seat position? I thought the seat position would be like the IH F20 and that wasn't exactly comfortable or easy to control. At least on an H or M, you sat up higher and could get some down pressure on the pedal. Leonard [Reply]   [No Email]
JGarner 11-08-2009 06:07:29 70.139.191.4 147705 Report to Moderator	Re: Foot clutch SC? in reply to IA Leo, 11-07-2009 19:14:06   I started on a foot clutch SC at 8 years old (when my legs were long enough to sit on the edge of the seat and push it in). While I am not totatly averse to the hand clutch, we had an LA, JD R and D2 Cat with clutch lever. My preference is the foot clutch because that is what I started on but either is OK with me. As far as pulling, our SC was a pretty good tractor based on its HP. Yes, the DC was a bigger engine and pulled more but the SC pulled 3 14's in 2nd some times 3rd gear in the central Texas black gumbo. It would pull the 3 14s on the flat spots and down hill in NW Colorado at altitudes of +/-7,000 ft but as we all know Case tractors were heavier built that the equivalent size competitive tractors and what it took to pull the tractor itself UP the steep wheat fields caused us to remove one bottom from the BER plow. I think its all in what you started with and if you started on a DC that is where your heart and preferences will always stay. I still like the SC and here in central Texas its a good 3 plow tractor, stump pusher, gravel road grader and many other things we all need a tractor to do around the "place". If I can ever find a 53/54 SC in decent shape I will probably be forced (<: to put it in my collection. Jim, we didn't have any barn doors to tear off so I can't identify with that problem. I did get it stuck in the mud a time or two and it took the LA or 830 to pull it out though.   [Reply]   [Send Email]
Glenn F. 11-08-2009 05:52:16 64.109.36.96 147703 Report to Moderator	Re: Foot clutch SC? in reply to IA Leo, 11-07-2009 19:14:06   My foot clutch SC and DC are both equipped with the higher sitting torsion spring seat. I find the clutch to be very conveniently placed and easy to operate. Very, very nice operating tractors. Glenn F.   [Reply]   [No Email]
wilson 11-08-2009 04:39:02 204.118.87.209 147700 Report to Moderator	Re: Foot clutch SC? in reply to IA Leo, 11-07-2009 19:14:06   Far be it my me to critize case as I have some really good dc, however I have notices at tractor pulls and talking to old friends that some SC's will pull like there is no tomorrow while others just puff out right when you need it most. Dinda like the old JD R's Just when one thinks let's go it powers out. Many times I have wondered if the situation was in the valve timing. Possible key ways in cam gears cut different or cam geind. However the SC was a good little tractor. Any body else noticed this???   [Reply]   [No Email]
J Heitkemper 11-08-2009 06:51:35 98.115.33.82 147707 Report to Moderator	Re: Foot clutch SC? in reply to wilson, 11-08-2009 04:39:02   my 54 Sc is the Poster child of Wimping out when the going gets tuff .. However the 1944 SC WE resurrectted for My nephew is ONE HECK OF a FIGHTER , .. I am determined to make my 54 earn itskeep , and will take time this winter and adjust valves ,,,   [Reply]   [No Email]
JGarner 11-08-2009 12:22:36 70.139.191.4 147714 Report to Moderator	Re: Foot clutch SC? in reply to J Heitkemper, 11-08-2009 06:51:35   Wish I could come help. It would be fun to dig into the tractor I spent so much time on way back when. Guess I started on it about 1958. Your just a bit to far from me for a weekend trip. (<:   [Reply]   [Send Email]
J Heitkemper 11-08-2009 20:04:46 98.115.33.82 147731 Report to Moderator	Re: Foot clutch SC? in reply to JGarner, 11-08-2009 12:22:36   that would be fun ,Jim , wish you were a hop away like Dennis .. Watsonsgotit stopped by with a parts VAC today ,, and looked over the SC still hooked to the grinder .. The barn door will have to wait TOO for corn harvest to get done ,, And You are right about what ever You started out With is Where your heart follows .. Dad told me not to let the DC intimidate me or get the best of Me , Run Him in 2nd til You feel LIKE you ARE the BOSS ..   [Reply]   [No Email]
Camboted 11-08-2009 02:38:18 119.82.248.67 147698 Report to Moderator	Re: Foot clutch SC? in reply to IA Leo, 11-07-2009 19:14:06   The late SC's had the rubber-tortion-suspension seats that sat up a littel higher. I've got one and they work great. No probem with angle, but I wouldn't recommend operating one from the ground.   [Reply]   [Send Email]
J Heitkemper 11-08-2009 04:39:28 98.115.33.82 147701 Report to Moderator	Re: Foot clutch SC? in reply to Camboted, 11-08-2009 02:38:18   Nope , best not operate the ft clutch from Ground ,, I love that about the hand clutch DC I have run since I was 12 yrs old , when hooking up equipment ,, Gentle and Smooth , ( but yet potentially Dangerous , Dad always preached to shut off tractor , AND WITH KILL SWITCH OFF , crank starter motor .. The ft clutch DC , I have requires a Longer legg to stab the clutch ,, I am short legged LOL .....   [Reply]   [No Email]