Posted by offgrid on September 05, 2020 at 12:50:58 from (208.82.86.173):
Hi all, my first post.
I just bought a Ford 231 model number BL253C built in June 1979. Unless this is a Frankenstein I understand that it should have an 8 speed trans with a dual clutch (aka live PTO). But with a 41 year old machine who knows?
The tractor acts like it has a transmission PTO as both the trans and PTO are either engaged or disengaged with no apparent middle position where the PTO is engaged and the trans is not. The PTO goes in and out of gear OK with the clutch depressed fully, as does the trans.
I had done the 2x4 friction test on the PTO when I bought it but had no implement available to properly test it. Now I've connected it to a new 5 ft bush hog and the PTO is slowing to a stop as soon as I load up the rotary cutter. Engine and trans speed is not effected.
So it appears likely that I do indeed have a dual clutch system with a failing PTO clutch. Not good. My questions are:
is there any way to confirm that I have a dual clutch setup without splitting the tractor?
are there any other things I should try besides adjusting the clutch linkage before splitting the tractor?
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