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Vic, Since this is a thread on the 861, I assume that's what you have. I've split my row crop 4000 to do the starter ring gear, it's basically the same as 961. You're looking at a weekend-long job if everything goes well. You can find out a lot of info on doing this job by searching the archives here, but I'll hit the high points. 1. If you have the double clutch (i.e. live PTO), be advised that you're going to have a little surprise when you price it out. The general consensus here is that it's false economy to skimp and buy an aftermarket clutch. I suggest you buy a new New Holland clutch assembly rather than take a chance on a rebuild. 2. The manual is a bit of a problem. I turns out that the excellent factory manual is (or at least was) out of print. I believe there's a fellow on eBay who sells authorized reprints on paper or CD-ROM. 3. While you've got the tractor split, be sure and replace the starter ring gear. 4. Splitting the tractor is no big deal, as long as you have a hard, flat surface to work on. I personally wouldn't try to split a tractor on dirt or gravel, although I'm sure it's been done. The manual will give you the details. I used a floor jack under the back half of the tractor, which made it easy to roll the back end out. Good luck. I'm between Pontiac and Flint, by the way.
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