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Old 07-12-2013, 11:16 AM
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Default Compresion spring length
What length should a read spring be compressed to when using a split collar.I heard it should be at 4 and a half inch when compressed.Does that sound right i may be wrong
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Old 07-12-2013, 11:45 AM
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4 1/2 sounds about right. I had to extent my clutch pedal a couple inches it was a little hard to push.
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Old 07-12-2013, 11:49 AM
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I always heard 4 5/8 but I don't think an 1/8th of an inch is really going to matter much. Like cubs-n-bxrs said you'll want a longer clutch arm and depending on what model tractor this is going in it'll start bending where the arm mounts to the dash tower.
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Yes I forgot to mention that you will have to beef up the area where the throwout arm mounts. It will crack and break in a very short time. Is this going to be a puller? If not taking the red spring up that tight is overkill. I think mid west cub recommends 4 1/2". I set mine at 5" and the clutch does not even slip in 3rd gear. I can chain it to a tree and dump the clutch in 3rd gear and it will dig it's way to china with Carlisle True Powers on it.
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Depends what model tractor, the short tunnel narrow frames are stronger where the clutch arm mounts and don't need to be modified.
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4 1/2" is good.
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I have a MWSC Kevlar clutch with the red spring behind my Mag12 that MWSC setup at 5" but I just wanted something good that will last for around the yard. Seems to work just fine no slipping and nice and smooth. That said I don't dump the clutch hooked up to a sled at WOT.
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