Where do I Split `er?

Well Guys, I"m gonna do a clutch & TA on my 460 utility. With lots of help from you all here. I"ve got plans made to build stands, and I have been researching the process. Do you have any recommended processes or manuals for this undertaking. I am looking into having the TA rebuilt by a mechanic. How difficult is it really? If any of you have gone through this? Would you be interested in emailing me so I could email you on specific questions? I will do lots of posting here. Dial up will limit the amount of photos but I will have a digital library of the event, start to finish. I will do a repaint as well. Want to have it ready for RPRU 2009 and the Farm Technology Days.

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I wouldn't attempt this without at least an IT manual, parts book and blue ribbon service manual help too. Not sure on the 460 but my SMTA too 2 splits to get to TA. One behind the engine and a second in front of the transmission. IT manual shows split stands, I built mine with metal pats from an old front mount cultivator. The utility is lower to the ground so you might be able to block the front and pull the rear away with a healthy floor jack, chained to the transmission housing. Problem is if you have to do the double split you will need some way to move torque tube. I used a loader after blocking securing both ends. Depends upon your working conditions. I did mine outside when the weather was nicer. You might as well at least check the main clutch also. Mine did not need a new TA clutch as it had been worked on before, only required new ramp and roller setup. I didn't think it was a hard job, but I have worked on lots of stuff before. There are some bolts that are hidden or at least not obvious, thus the need for the manual. I use bolts with heads cut off for line up and that helps. Also helps when taking it apart as things don't fall when they shouldn't. The torque tube is heavy.

Buy I&T manual #25 first, a lot of info in it. Split in front of the 3 triangle bolts to reveal the flywheel and clutch. 2nd split is to remove the TA housing just in front of the clutch/brake pedals and footrests. (Rather than have it rebuilt, several places sell rebuilt units for around $500). I have split my 460 HU more than once by detaching the engine from the rear and rolling it away with an engine hoist. A little tricky as it can be nose heavy. With an engine hoist the front rocks on the front wheels, you want the flywheel and attached clutch to clear the opening so that you do not damage the clutch pressure plate as it slides, more important as the new one slides in. It may be better to block the front and roll the rear away but I do not have splitting stands, yet. You have to disconnect the front end u-shaped arm that attaches to the front axle. Remove all wires, govenor linkage, carb choke cable, temperature gauge line, oil pressure gage line, air cleaner, gas tank, steering arms, starter, anything that is connected to front and back. I have not removed the TA housing, may have to shortly. You may have to block the front and rear both of the remaining chassis -- I am not sure which way that part tilts when the TA housing is removed. Block under the drawbar and the front also. If you do that, remove the steering gear and steering wheel as a unit. The hydraulic remote blocks have to come off before you can remove the cover off the TA housing. Use the engine hoist for that after securing the front end, or you can remove it before the first split. I work alone, would be a lot easier it two people did it. Everything is very heavy, stay out of the way! You will learn as you go, just don't drop anything and don't ever get in a hurry, tractors are hard to lift off people.