Spliting tractor apart

Need to put a flywheel in It looks easy to split apart am I right 1958 International 340 What am I in for Easy or alot of BS Thanks Ric

You need to get a good shop manual that covers your tractor. You need to make sure you have the tractor supported when doing the split and when removing the clutch and flywheel. Splitting stands would be good choice. Here's a pic. Hal

Ric,

Is this tractor the row crop version or the utility? It is very unusual to need to replace the flywheel. What diagnostic symptoms lead you to believe that the flywheel is needing to be replaced? I can understand problems with the teeth missing on the starter ring gear, or problems with the clutch. But in both cases, the flywheel is either machined flat by a shop or the ring gear is replaced. And yes, the tractor needs to be split to do either.

If it is the taller row crop Farmall, be sure to have proper support for the engine so that it doesn't fall sideways. Do not depend on a rolling floor jack, especially if it is a narrow front tractor. Take the time to build a splitting support stand. Use heavier metal than you imagine that you need. In fact, you will be betting your life on the stability of the stand you build.

If the tractor has a wide front, then you can control the possible sideways fall of the engine section by cutting oak wedges out of about 2" thick stock. Make the wedges about 7" long, about 2 1/2" thick on one end and taper to about 1/2" thick on the other end. Firmly hammer each wedge between the front axle tube and the front bolster frame casting. Now the engine can not pivot on the axle pin.

Some guys do a split by stationary support of the engine and then rolling the tranny and rear end away from the clutch bell housing. I prefer to keep the rear end stationary, and roll the engine section forward. It is less weight to move and seems to make reassembly easier when you are getting the clutch splines to line up.

If you have never done a split, I would recommend that you seek the help of an experienced "old timer". This is no job for a first time amateur. If were are close I would be glad to help you through the process, but I really suspect by your handle that you are in Florida, and I am in Minnesota.

My e-mail is open if you want to talk one-on-one. If so, forward me your telephone number, as I type awful slow.

Paul in MN

HI
What is wrong with the flywheel? I cleaned one up on a super A with a 3 corner file had many teeth messed up. I put a clutch drive on the starter and now works fine. I will replace ring gear if I split tractor someday.
Rob Baird
Umatilla Fl.