1946 John Deere B clutch pivot bolt

johndeerejim · Nov 27, 2020

Hello,

I managed to get the old clutch pivot bolt out, below is a picture of how far back in I got it. What is the trick to get this in all the way?

Mike(NEOhio) · Nov 27, 2020

New bolt or old one? If new it could be oversized. Are you sure you got it started in straight?

johndeerejim · Nov 27, 2020

New bolt, yet I couldnt get the old one back either.

Mike(NEOhio) · Nov 27, 2020

You may have started it in a bit out of line and raised a burr in the ID. Slide a round file through and see if you pick up a high spot. File a slight lead on the shoulder. Don't wail on it with the BFH.

greenmech · Nov 27, 2020

May try to pull it in with a couple ready bolts and a couple angle irons. Ron MN

JIM MN · Nov 27, 2020

Start over, take out bolt, clean out hole with file or drill bit.. Start bolt straight, then with large C-clamp and large nut at hole, draw bolt into place.. If need place in another large nut over the first, draw in until on and put on bolt nut , tighten....

PJH · Nov 28, 2020

Good advice on the "C" clamp and large nut. DO NOT hammer on that bolt. That ear can be broken off of the first reduction gear housing.

Mike M · Nov 28, 2020

Well when doing them with the red. cover on the tractor I usually take the new bolt to the bench grinder and smooth off those knurls a bit. No way they need to fit that tight. Too risky to break an ear off the cover. It has a shoulder and a large nut to hold it tight.

1946 John Deere B clutch pivot bolt

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