sticky clutch

This past week, I spent some time repairing some other leaks (lower link pins, steering box, and valve covers). Based on some previous posts, while doing this, I also pulled the starter and sprayed some brake cleaner inside the clutch. I figured this would get me by for a while. I really have no desire to split the tractor this fall. Snow's comin' you know!

Now that everything is back together I started it up and cannot get the clutch to disengage at all. Much worse than previous. The only thing I thought of is that when I pulled the left rear trumpet, there was a period of time when the clutch was engaged. I put a quick grip clam on the lever to pull it to a disengaged position, but I don't think I had enough tension...or as much and as far as the clutch pedal provides.

So my question is: What other tricks are there that would help disengage the clutch? It doesn't seem like I can get anything in through the starter hole to pry it loose. Any tricks of the trade are appreciated! If you think I'm screwed and have no other option but to split the tractor, I'd appreciate knowing that too. Thanks!

There is no time like now to tackle this job: mowing season is over and snow is a month away if you are in the upper midwest. I usually time such jobs in between mowing and plow seasons. That way if I have to order a part I am not in a rush.

You know, the hardest part in doing a chore like this is in getting started. You can try some of the tricks suggested but you are only forestalling the inevitable.

I am done with my pep talk....now have at it! ;-)

• Sticky clutch fix

Any of the three could have happened.

Leaving it pblocked down for a day may help. Alternately.. you can block it, engage pto, and start the tractor with a pto load.. like a rotary mower to try and 'shock' it loose. Otherwise.. all the ideas the others sugested are good.

Soundguy

• Hobby farm

I think I'll try drilling that extra hole so I have a direct shot to the face.

After my recent work, my 2N is, at least for the moment, leak free and the clutch works! Quite rewarding, since it has been years since I could say that!

Thanks once again for all the feedback!

If anything comes out of the hole, it may help with the diagnosis of your problem.

I drilled a hole in the bell housing area to spray cleaner onto the clutch components and have not had a problem since. If yours is a side distributor, you already have the hole on the right side of the bell housing.

May have to heat the clutch parts by slipping the clutch once you get it freed up. Need to burn (cook) all the materials off the flywheel, clutch disk and clutch pressure plate. Don't over do it. Then there should be no problem.

Good luck,
Roger in Iowa