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Blocking the Clutch?

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Arthur Brestlin

01-07-2001 12:06:36




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A lot has been written recently about holding down the clutch while engine warms up. I also have the same problem! If I take my foot off the clutch prematurly, the engine will stall out. I am considering changing the tranny/hydraulic oil to FNH 134! In the mean time, can anyone suggest the right way to "block the clutch" Is there a formula for a block? It can get mighty cold sitting on my 8N with winter fan blowing frigid air back at me waiting for the tranny to warm-up enough to allow the clutch to be released! Sorry for the lengthy dissertation; can anybody help?

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Carl/Pa

01-07-2001 17:41:48




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 Re: Blocking the Clutch? in reply to Arthur Brestlin, 01-07-2001 12:06:36  
Why don't you just get a $9.00 dipstick heater for the tranny and forget about keeping your clutch springs compressed forever. If you plug it in overnight or about an hour before you use it there is no waiting and it is a lot easier on your pump. In 20 years I have never had a problem like so many posts here have. Not sure why. Additionally, I have never had my clutch freeze either. If its inside I cannot see how it should ever freeze. I also have a magnetic block heater that is always on when the temps are below freezing. Most engine wear is a at a start when there is little lubrication so do the old girl a favor and keep he

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MikeC

01-07-2001 19:03:45




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 Re: Re: Blocking the Clutch? in reply to Carl/Pa, 01-07-2001 17:41:48  
Blocking the clutch down when the tractor is not used for long periods has nothing to do with the temperature, rather the clutch plates sticking together. Ford tractors were notorious for this, and from what I understand from prior posts on this board, they often shipped from the factory with the clutches blocked down. If you have not had your clutch plates stuck together yet, you are very fortunate. I prefer to take the ounce of prevention.

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Larry 8N75381

01-07-2001 17:25:45




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 Re: Blocking the Clutch? in reply to Arthur Brestlin, 01-07-2001 12:06:36  
I found that a 2x6 cut at a 45° angle and the cut square just back a little from the angle fits PERFECTLY in the location that Sam has his can. You put the point of the angle down in between the clutch pedel arm and the radius rod bracket so that it is held in place by the foot rest and tranny casting - cannot slip out!!



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Sam (Mo.)

01-07-2001 14:00:56




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 Re: Blocking the Clutch? in reply to Arthur Brestlin, 01-07-2001 12:06:36  
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Well, the tool I use for blocking down the clutch is kinda high tech . . . . . :>)



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Arthur Brestlin

01-07-2001 16:57:49




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 Re: Re: Blocking the Clutch? in reply to Sam (Mo.), 01-07-2001 14:00:56  
Sam: You're my kinda guy!!!



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MikeC

01-07-2001 13:07:05




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 Re: Blocking the Clutch? in reply to Arthur Brestlin, 01-07-2001 12:06:36  
Mine consists of a high tech piece of wood with the top cut at an angle and wedged between the clutch pedal and a conveniently placed bolt head.



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ARB

01-07-2001 13:00:18




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 Re: Blocking the Clutch? in reply to Arthur Brestlin, 01-07-2001 12:06:36  
I personally use a 2 inch block placed between the clutch pedal and the stop nub that sticks out of the inspection cover. This for me has been the single best info that I have gotten from this most excellent board. Before I discovered this I would curse my sticking and chattery clutch. Now just prior to shutting off the gas I block the clutch. This has greatly improved my enjoyment of Putt Putt. That is just my 2 cents.

ARB Putt Putt Putt ....

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