Model 70 clutch help..

[dfarmer]

I know I got clutch issues. I need a clutch plate because can see the holes are elongated. Teaser spring looks like it’s broke and throw out bearing has had it. What do you do about the pressure plates. Looks like a lot of folks turn and true them. Where do you have that done? I’m not sure if any of the small engine shops around here could do it.

[J-Mech]

Take the plates to a machine shop and have them faced on a lathe. Not many small engine shops also do machine work. They can likely also be trued on a flywheel or head grinder if anyone still uses those.

I suggest Midwest Super Cub for a new clutch disk. Get the Kevlar one. It will outlast a stock disk, and is cheaper. You can also upgrade the spring if you wish. They sell heavier sets. Otherwise, you can get the springs and thro out bearing you need from ebay, or Cub Cadet directly, or you might check with the sponsors up top.

If the driveshaft is worn, or any of the other driveline components, our member JeffinPA makes replacement driveshafts, engine and transmission couplers, and other parts you may need. He is a sponsor also, and can be reached by the tab up top marked "Parts by Jeff".

[dfarmer]

Looking up how to remove the clutch assembly and all the places I see folks remove the engine. I guess you can't remove clutch without pulling engine. Can I just slide engine forward an inch or so without having to disconnect everything to pull engine.

[Jeff in Pa]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

Take the plates to a machine shop and have them faced on a lathe. Not many small engine shops also do machine work. They can likely also be trued on a flywheel or head grinder if anyone still uses those.

I suggest Midwest Super Cub for a new clutch disk. Get the Kevlar one. It will outlast a stock disk, and is cheaper. You can also upgrade the spring if you wish. They sell heavier sets. Otherwise, you can get the springs and thro out bearing you need from ebay, or Cub Cadet directly, or you might check with the sponsors up top.

If the driveshaft is worn, or any of the other driveline components, our member JeffinPA makes replacement driveshafts, engine and transmission couplers, and other parts you may need. He is a sponsor also, and can be reached by the tab up top marked "Parts by Jeff".

I can also true the clutch plates too. I even made the drivers to do Original clutch plates.

[sawdustdad]

Originally Posted by dfarmer

Looking up how to remove the clutch assembly and all the places I see folks remove the engine. I guess you can't remove clutch without pulling engine. Can I just slide engine forward an inch or so without having to disconnect everything to pull engine.

Yes. Remove the front grill casting to make room to work, it makes it much easier, and it's just 4 bolts holding it on.

Four bolts into the oil pan, two are located over the front axle, so you need to lift the front of the tractor and pivot the axle down on one side to reach the bolt, then pivot down the other side to reach that one. I usually use a floor jack under the front of the frame. A 9/16 ratcheting box end wrench or a close quarters/pass through socket is needed to reach the over-the-axle bolts.

[ironman]

Originally Posted by sawdustdad

Yes. Remove the front grill casting to make room to work, it makes it much easier, and it's just 4 bolts holding it on.

Four bolts into the oil pan, two are located over the front axle, so you need to lift the front of the tractor and pivot the axle down on one side to reach the bolt, then pivot down the other side to reach that one. I usually use a floor jack under the front of the frame. A 9/16 ratcheting box end wrench or a close quarters/pass through socket is needed to reach the over-the-axle bolts.

I would add to the above that if your engine and frame is covered with alot of mucky dirt/oil in these areas, it makes an unpleasant job a little better if you can pressure wash it all off before you get started.

[dfarmer]

Thanks everyone for the advice. It will be at least another month or so before I will start on it. Waiting for the garden to be done. I want to know how to do it and what to look for when I do get started on it. Plus have an idea how much the parts will cost.