Clutch removal issues on a 108

[twoton]

Hmmm..., from what you said in your first post it sounds to me that your best course of action would be to replace the entire clutch assembly.

Originally Posted by rsshallop

.....I want to maintain as much strength as possible in this point of the drive system. Among other things, I plan on using this unit (my 108) to drag an angle iron up and down our private road in the spring.

If that is your planned use than maybe this is your best option...

Originally Posted by darkminion_17

I would do away with the creeper, it is not made for pulling, only to slow down the tractor when snow blowing and tilling......

Originally Posted by rsshallop

.....I should cross drill the coupler to the approximate the enlarged holes on the shafts and then tap the threads in both the coupler and shafts? ......

What I meant was, if you have a new coupler, without no wallered out holes, you could add set screws to it to get more bite on your worn creeper shaft. But no, not drilling and threading the shaft.

Originally Posted by darkminion_17

.....PBJ can weld that hole shut and drill a new one; he has done it for me.

Another good option.

[rsshallop]

Thanks twoton, I'm sure you have gathered that I have very little experience with working on machines and doing this kind of thing (or even using a small tractor of this type). What I do know is that I can make a real mess of things if I go about it without care. I want to do as much of this work as possible because I enjoy it. However, I also know that I have to be realistic about my limitations, if I want a good outcome. My intentions for my 108 is to use it for pulling the angle iron to fix our private road in the spring. this drive is about a third of a mile long with a hilly spot. from what I have read on the internet, my cub with this creeper may not be ideal for this kind of work. But, I thought I just may be able to get away with it, if I am careful. I would like to least give it a shot. Further down the road, I would like to acquire a snowblower attachment. From what I understand, that is where the creeper will come in handy.

[sawdustdad]

I think your 108 is perfect for dragging your gravel drive.

Some folks believe the creeper is a weak point in the drive line, compared to a straight shaft, and I suppose that makes some sense. But I believe you'd have to really abuse the tractor to break the creeper. Dragging a driveway would not fall in that category.

Fix it up, use it and don't worry about that. It'll work fine for you. They are very rugged little machines.

[twoton]

Originally Posted by rsshallop

.....I want to do as much of this work as possible because I enjoy it.......

Lots of good people here to help you out.

Originally Posted by rsshallop

.....The whole thing is a complete disaster as the clutch assembly is missing the throw bearing, bushing, tenser spring and spring spacer......

...and the connector has a wallowed out hole, and the drive shaft is prolly worn out too... Yup, sure sounds like you need a whole new clutch.

Member Merk put together a great thread on clutch rebuilding;

https://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/...666#post277666

If you have limited experience and tools, it might be easiest to just buy a whole new clutch assembly. But where's the fun in that!

Member Jeff in PA could hook you up with most or all the parts you need, including repairing the creeper shaft.

You could also order parts or an entire clutch or just various parts from some of our other sponsors at the top of the page or Midwest Super Cubs or Zach Kerber.

If you have a local machinist, they could true your clutch plates for you and fix the creeper shaft. You could source the parts you need, build a jig and assemble the clutch yourself.

There's a guy on this site that sells a creeper rebuild kit... I looked but his add must have expired...

Personally I think the creeper is cool, like dual wheel weights!


Good luck rsshallop. And have fun.

[finsruskw]

Jeff can fix the input shaft on your creeper as well.
He did mine a few months back.
Might as well spring for a new d/s and coupler as well and be done with it.