I600 backhoe

I have to change the clutch in a 1961, I 600 backhoe.
1. Is it a 9” clutch?
2. What was the OEM part number of that original clutch?
3. What is a good aftermarket clutch to buy, with a guide tool?
4. I know I have to split the tractor, what is the timeframe for an experienced mechanic to do this job?

I’ll be doing this in a very remote location in northern Canada with no road access, so any information which would help is greatly appreciated. I believe in doing it once and doing it right.
Thank you

Depending on what you have mounted to the frame, ie backhoe/loader, will add to the time of about a day, which is about what a d-15 tractor takes to split/re-assemble...

Thanks Dave also. I am fortunate that there’s a old Alice Chalmers graveyard and workshop a short distance away. Going to buy the shop lunch and pick their brains on splitting this tractor.
I think if I take the front bucket off, raise the loader arms up, lock them in place, detach the two front supports, pull the steering wheel off, I can winch the front end forward enough to get at the clutch. I have access to a major welding shop in my area, so making a support for the front end of the unit should be easy. Just need to look at something that has been previously built to copy. Any help from the forum would be greatly appreciated.
I grew up around heavy construction equipment and farms in the area. Then went into aviation as mechanic/pilot with lots of Canadian Arctic experience.
This looks like a great adventure, just don’t want it turnout to be a #*£< show.

I600 wrote: ... I’ll be doing this in a very remote location in northern Canada with no road access...

Yikes!
Seems like I always forget at least two tools that I desperately need for any project Gonna be a long hike... (just kidding, I see that you are a pilot).

You can never have too many hydraulic jacks; I presume a chainsaw and plenty of wood to make blocking will be available.

Best wishes on your project

We will be armed to the teeth with tooling, pinch bars, torches and impact tools. Bringing three-quarter inch socket set with a 4 foot snipe. Probably gonna make that wheeled dolly that the previous gentleman mentioned
Thank you for your input
We will have three aviation mechanics, One of them owns the cottage, tractor and a 5 ton Chevy dump truck from the 70s. Two of us are helicopter pilots, but that doesn’t account for anything when you’re doing a job like this. Yeah, usually send the pilots for lunch or coffee. That’s all they’re good for.

I600 wrote: We will be armed to the teeth with tooling, pinch bars, torches and impact tools. Bringing three-quarter inch socket set with a 4 foot snipe. Probably gonna make that wheeled dolly that the previous gentleman mentioned Thank you for your input We will have three aviation mechanics, One of them owns the cottage, tractor and a 5 ton Chevy dump truck from the 70s. Two of us are helicopter pilots, but that doesn’t account for anything when you’re doing a job like this. Yeah, usually send the pilots for lunch or coffee. That’s all they’re good for.

   As a former Marine Corps KC-130 Avionics Tech, we used to have a saying, 'there's nothing more dangerous than a pilot with a screwdriver'. At any rate, I am now a pilot, myself, and am quite handy with a screwdriver.  Good luck on your project. One more tip: get some long studs or allthread  pieces in the  housing to help guide the front back into position. 

Dily, ya another, great tip, wedges.

doctorcorey wrote:    As a former Marine Corps KC-130 Avionics Tech, we used to have a saying, 'there's nothing more dangerous than a pilot with a screwdriver'.

Amen Bro!
Former USMC avionics tech here too, IMA level COMNAV, 1976-1980, both rotary and fixed wing.

Thank you Alex I will check those part numbers

Could you give me a price for each item? And a possible shipping cost

Delayed gratification! Good call on making it useable. You get to smile after the summer time repair.