Butch,
Thanks for the great information.
Here is what we found when we split it & removed the clutch.
1. The clutch is rough. Many plates are scored and burned. The square shafts are smooth but some are worn.2. The throw-out bearing is real rough too because someone put in steel split washers between it & the clutch. I suppose they were trying to get more pressure on the clutch but all it did was gouge the heck out of that bronze surface terribly. Hence the noise we heard as soon as any pressure at all was put on the pedal. Splines are good. Pilot bearing is good too. The transmission drive shaft seems a little loose going thru to the trans. Is there supposed to be a seal there? If so its not tight anymore. Can't see anything cause of the belt pulley gear. The brake did work when we ran it but the adjusting screw was backed off quite a bit. I think I remember there was a setting for that.... There was trans oil in the housing and I assume it mixed some with the engine. We had it filled to about 5/8 inch below the top of the filler cap. Too high? I hope.. Looking for ideas but thinking of:
Replace/rebuild the clutch
Replace the throwout bearing. Ours is marked F-1759-D looks like. I see that the Fordson House has what they call the Clutch Release Plate available either S-461 or S-461-B I see they have a clutch assy but don't know if rebuilt or what for $95 Any further ideas would be great. Steve, Thanks for you comment also.
I hope you might have some info after reading this post Thanks very much! Dave
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