F-12 restoration....clutch and transmission pics

Seth Boyer · May 17, 2011

It's been a few days since I've posted an update on my progress. Haven't got around to getting much more of the tractor tore down. My oldest son has just started his first season of T-ball so I've been spending most of my evenings out playing catch with him.

Tonight I got the tank supports taken off and removed the homemade belt pulley brake. I then removed the bell housing and transmission deck. I was happy to see plenty of oil in the tranny and no water! Clutch also seemed to be in great shape. All the gears are solid but I'm going to be getting my hands dirty cleaning everything up.

Of the two clutch plates the one on the left is what came off this tractor. The other one is off a later model F-14. Which of these two is better or considered more durable?

J.J. from Afton · May 17, 2011

Great progress. Personally Id say use the clutch on the left, with the springs and what not, as it appears to be in better shape than the other. Also if you haven't already check for alot of wobble/slop on the front gear that drives the PTO, I had to replace the bushing in it on my F12 because it was so bad. Just to be certain there is no water you may want to loosen or crack the transmission drain plug to let any water run out if you haven't already as all the water sits in the bottom since the oil is thicker.

Oldiron29 · May 18, 2011

Seth, As for the clutch the coled center it the correct one. It is hard to tell from the pictures, but the newer one doesn't look like it would have as much disc in contact with the flywheel it doesn't look as wide. I would reline the correct one. Check for play on the through out bearing. Go enjoy the T-ball games, there only little once! that tractor will be around for a long time. oldiron29

John M · May 18, 2011

The one on the left is a newer clutch,(Probaly been changed) the one on the right is an original.

Bill in NJ · May 18, 2011

Without a doubt use the clutch plate on the left. You can expect problems with the one on the right. With that piece missing the clutch will be out of balance and chatter. The rest of the material could also fly off. In fact, looking at the non-broken side of the plate. it looks like it already was chattering. I would also put a small drop of oil or grease on the dampening springs. Not too much, you don't want it flying onto the disk/pressure plate. Also, I would suggest some grease on the trans input shaft. That rust will cause the spline to wear. You don't show the pressure plate, but it and the throw out bearing should be replaced as well. Standard procedure.

Allan from PA · May 18, 2011

Enjoy the T-Ball games. The kids seem to age quicker than the tractors. Allan.

F-12 restoration....clutch and transmission pics

Seth Boyer

Member

J.J. from Afton

Member

Oldiron29

Well-known Member

John M

Well-known Member

Bill in NJ

Member

Allan from PA

Member

Similar threads