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PTN

08-26-2006 14:31:22




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First, I must confess ignorance and unwarranted optimism.
But here's the story. After sitting under a tarp all winter(mild), the 2N Ford tractor clutch wouldn't release (couldn't get it in gear without clashing the gears and it wouldn't stop when I depressed the clutch pedal as far as it would go). After some deliberation, I concluded that it was a worn clutch disc. After some more deliberation, I decided that I would try and change it myself. After spliting the engine from the transmission, I could see rust on the ring gear the clutch plate and pressure plate, After removing the pressure plate, I could pry the clutch plate from the flywheel with a screwdriver. After removing the fly wheel, there was some rust on the upper right side of the bell housing which appeared to be spreading from the plug there. I thought that it was a freeze plug and that it was leaking and should be replaced. I measured it as 2 and 3/16 inch and tried to buy a replacement but could only get 2 1/4 and 2 1/8 plugs. I tried to remove the plug and even put a hole in the middle of it. I noticed that there was something back of the plug and not just a water jacket. Then it dawned on me that it could be the camshaft rear plug and the rust probably was due to condensation.
So the question is how much damage have I done? What is the simplest way to remove the plug and what is the size of the plug? I have spent more time, money, effort, and and dinged body parts for this tractor to be practical but it has almost become a quest.

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PTN

08-27-2006 00:29:59




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 Re: cam plug in reply to PTN, 08-26-2006 14:31:22  
Thanks Bob and Joe for your quick reply and useful information.



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Bob

08-26-2006 22:47:20




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 Re: cam plug in reply to PTN, 08-26-2006 14:31:22  
If you haven't made the hole too big, or make a new hole, an autobody dent puller is ideal to pop the old plug out.

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Simply screw the sheet metal screw into the old plug a couple of turns, give the slidehammer a couple of slaps, and the plug should pop out.

Any buddy you could borrow one of those from, for a couple of minutes?

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Joe(IN)

08-26-2006 16:48:48




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 Re: cam plug in reply to PTN, 08-26-2006 14:31:22  
I have spent more time, money, effort, and and dinged body parts for this tractor to be practical but it has almost become a quest.

Ha ha! Welcome to the world of antique tractors! It's all part of the hazing process.

As for your question, I don't know exactly what size it is off the top of my head, but rather than wasting your time with an auto parts store, try a machine shop. They'll have the best selection in town. Take the old one with you if you don't mangle it too badly getting it out. If they don't have one, then give Don and Derek a call at Just 8N's. Part#91A 266 $2.50 and they've got two in stock.

Your welcome and I won't tell you about the half dozen ways to unstick a rusty clutch because your too far past that now. But I will tell ya that you'll be wanting to hang a weight or a block from the clutch pedal next time you park it for an extended period of time to prevent this problem in the future. Also, have a look at the input shaft for the transmission for oil leakage while you're in there. As tough as it is to get to and as cheap as the seal and gasket are, I'd go ahead and replace it while you're in the neighborhood. Don can set you up with one of those too. Good luck!

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