cub clutch problems

tedregentin · May 30, 2014

I have a 62 lowboy with a loader and one point hitch. It is the handiest tractor and I use it every day. My problem is that I can't keep a clutch in it. I've installed three clutches in less than a year. I've gotten rather quick at it. The issue with all the clutches is the pressure plate. The first pressure plate broke where the pivot pin for the finger goes through. The next two have broken one of the fingers. I have also tried using one of the throw out bearings that has a bearing instead of graphite. I do not abuse the clutch. The first pressure plate broke with less than an hour of running time. Does anyone have any ideas? I have to sell the tractor, but I can't keep putting clutches in this thing. Thanks for any help, Ted

Janicholson · May 30, 2014

If the pedal stop is missing or the pedal doesn't hit it, the travel could be allowing the throwout to push too far into the Pressure Plate, breaking off fingers. Jim

tedregentin · May 31, 2014

Jim, thanks for the reply. I have check that. There is an inspection hole and I have watched while the clutch pedal is pushed down. The pedal stop is in place and the fingers don't hit the pressure plate. I wonder if the clutch is made in China. The pressure plates that I have installed never came in any kind of box that identified where they were made. I wonder if there is even a pressure plate made in the US any more?

Janicholson · May 31, 2014

If the pedal travel is correct, and freeplay at an inch or so, I would look for a good clutch/pressureplate. This site has had a good reputation for parts. Not much complaining or grief has ever surfaced. Another option is to get a used original clutch, and have it rebuilt. Jim

Denny ('60 Lo-Boy) · Jun 1, 2014

Give these folks a call:

http://www.fortwayneclutch.com/

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