Howdy all:Over the weekend I have acquired a 1941 Case LA. I bought it at auction, not knowing anything about a Case. Now that I have it home and have had a chance to check things over, I find that I need some advise. First- the brakes do not work because there is no brake linings left on the band. In addition, the belt pulley brake also has no linings left. Can you tell me if there is someone out there that I can order these from, or must I have them custom fit at the local friction material shop in town? Second- The oil bath clutch in this unit is very difficult to work. The hand clutch lever linkage by the seat is very loose and wobbles excessively. (There is no bushing in the lever body, as well as the shaft it pivots around. Both are well worn.) In addition, the linkage hole for the linkage shaft on the other end is wollered out. The linkage shaft flexes greatly whenever I try and engage the clutch. (About a 6-inch flex and may just be fatigued from years of use?) Question- Should I be able to engage the clutch with just my hand at the clutch housing end of things? (I can do it with a help of a monkey wrench on the lever for leverage, but not without.) I am trying to figure out if all the pivot point wear and shaft linkage flex is the problem, or if there is something internal with the clutch that is out of whack. (The clutch works just fine, no slipping, noise, etc when it does get engaged. Third- I see what looks to be an oil hole in the clutch shaft that the throw out bearing covers when the clutch is engaged. Should I see oil being pumped out through that hole, or is the splash supposed to take care of all lubrication for the throw out bearing? (It looks dry and I see no hint of lubrication coming from it) Fourth-I see a little pin on the clutch plate that I can pull out with just my fingers and then it will snap back into place when I let go. (With the motor off, of course) What in the world is that for, and what does it do? Thanks for listening to my troubles, Any help, advise or information will be greatly appreciated! Brad A (ore)
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