CA Hand Clutch

Is it a major job to replace/repair this?

The tractor needs brakes too -- how big of a job is that?

Thanks!!

If your hand clutch has been welded together you may need to obtain another from a donor tractor. Rebuilding the clutch is not difficult at all, if you have a decent clutch to begin with, and the linings, springs, etc are available.

You can replace the brake bands without removing the finals; just be sure your brake drums are still good 1st. You need to pull the finals to replace the clutch and brake drum on the non clutch side. The brake drum on the clutch side is integral with the clutch pack, it is keyed to the outer pinion shaft and may, or may not be easily removed from the shaft. The brake drum on the non clutch side is also keyed onto the outer pinion shaft and most likely will be difficult to remove. New brake drums for the non clutch side are readily available, the brake drum for the clutch side is VERY expensive (I have found it cheaper to have the machine shop turn down the drum, machine a tight fit cylinder to fit over the turned down drum, and spot weld it in place).

I have a pdf file available on rebuilding the hand clutch should you decide to go that route.

Found these brake bands on eBay, the vendors here can probably beat the prices (and they are great folks to work with). Try advertising on the classifieds for a handclutch assembly to find out what they cost. Should you pull the finals, recommend you also purchase a pair of inner pinion shaft seals (from AGCO; not the equivalent aftermarket ones) and install before re-installing the finals.