J Heitkemper
01-09-2008 18:48:13
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Re: 1953 Case DC-4 Questions...? in reply to LarryNeohiocase, 01-09-2008 08:02:02
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Hi Larry , Congrats on Your DC ,, We have 3 runninng And one parts ,, we work them on this farm , Have a late 54 ft clutcher and a 52 hand clutcher , Both have live power 3 pt hitch , If it were Me I would not trouble myself to swap yours to a ft clutcher... Keep in Mind I have been driving a hand clutch since Dad brought in a 49 when i was 10 ,.Everyone who Sees these 2 today LOVES the novelty of a hand Clutch I prefer the Live power hand clutcher for daily work , When stopping for gates on and off , picking up hay , baling , or balerproblems , Simply yank clutch , lock brake , hop off , hop on ,ride clutch into motion without so much as touching the shifter ,Long hot days , all extra effort saved is good ,, My 54 ft clutcher is OK , But Case had problems getting the tension on the clutch pressure perfect , It is not over center stlye like its earlier brothers ,, it gets awkward and tedious while backing wagons and maneuvoring in tight spots , Seat is probably incorrect , engineered , for clutching My legs are not LONG ENOUGH ,however when cruising and feild working non stop FOR 8 HRS OR MORE ,I feel like Donald Duck with No plaCE TO PARK MY LEGS. jUST WANTED TO SHARE MY EXPERIENCE WITH YOU , Best regards , Jim
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