WD45 Clutch

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   was out looking for a replacement clutch, I am rebuilding one of my 3 WD45 engines and was thinking while in there, as I do on automotive applications, replace the clutch.  Great idea until I seen the cost of them from Steiner, DJ's, etc....anyone know of other options?  I am not set on replacing the clutch, but more of prevention.  the engine in the tractor has a worn out main clutch, the two other engines I have I got out of the machines so unknown condition but Ill inspect all 3 and use the best one if I cant find a more reasonable alternative.  $400-500 for a clutch kit seems very steep, but maybe thats the going rate.
Also, eventually I will have 2 WD45 gas engines for sale, Ill post them when the time is right.

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Lingle Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 30 Sep 2022 Location: Iowa Points: 31	Post Options Post Reply Quote Lingle Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: WD45 Clutch Posted: 6 hours 34 minutes ago at 11:12am
	was out looking for a replacement clutch, I am rebuilding one of my 3 WD45 engines and was thinking while in there, as I do on automotive applications, replace the clutch. Great idea until I seen the cost of them from Steiner, DJ's, etc....anyone know of other options? I am not set on replacing the clutch, but more of prevention. the engine in the tractor has a worn out main clutch, the two other engines I have I got out of the machines so unknown condition but Ill inspect all 3 and use the best one if I cant find a more reasonable alternative. $400-500 for a clutch kit seems very steep, but maybe thats the going rate. Also, eventually I will have 2 WD45 gas engines for sale, Ill post them when the time is right.
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Allis-Chalmers Damon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 13 Apr 2015 Location: Deer Park, WA Points: 108	Post Options Post Reply Quote Allis-Chalmers Damon Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 6 hours 19 minutes ago at 11:27am
	I think that is going rate now. 25% tariffs on most all auto-parts importing. Not sure where those clutch kits are made exactly? I work in the auto parts industry (mainly collision parts), and every part we bring in is subject to 25% tariff upon entry into customs. Slightly off topic, but I was pricing a radiator for my 1953 Chevy truck project and it went up $250 since last year. My mistake for not buying it sooner.
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Allis dave Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 10 May 2012 Location: Northern IN Points: 3017	Post Options Post Reply Quote Allis dave Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 5 hours 59 minutes ago at 11:47am
	Is your pressure plate cracked or anything? There are places that can resurface the pressure plate and flywheel and even rebuild the clutch disc. Southbend Clutch and Fort Wayne clutch are a couple local ones for me in Indiana. SouthBen clutch rebuild the pressure plate on my 185 a few years ago and I had no complaints. I put in a new AGCO clutch disc. I've had no complaints but I heard of a local delaer that has had trouble with South Bend clutches rebuilt clutch discs.

PaulB Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Rocky Ridge Md Points: 5027	Post Options Post Reply Quote PaulB Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 8 minutes ago at 5:38pm
	You spent how much on an engine and don't want to install a new clutch while it's easy to do so? I agree that you could probably save a few bucks getting your clutch rebuilt. However South Bend Clutch would not be MY go to place as I have a failed Chinese disc that came from them a few years ago. Although it's your money throw it at whatever drain you wish. Edited by PaulB - 7 minutes ago at 5:39pm
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