Advise on a D17-IV engine clutch rebuild

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   I have my D17-IV split to replace a seized throw out bearing.  Prior to the bearing seizing, my engine clutch worked fine.  Tractor has 3300 hours and I use it about 20 hours a year with my 3pt finish mower.  I plan to replace the throw out bearing, clutch, and pilot bearing.  The pressure plate and flywheel have heat cracks but are relatively smooth and flat.  I know some recommend to replace the entire pressure plate assy because of weak springs.  Looking for advise if I should replace pressure plate assy and if not, is machining of the pressure plate and flywheel necessary?   Who has quality parts and reasonable prices for these parts?  Thanks.

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Paul in ND Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Devils Lake, ND Points: 33	Post Options Post Reply Quote Paul in ND Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Advise on a D17-IV engine clutch rebuild Posted: 19 Nov 2010 at 4:47pm
	I have my D17-IV split to replace a seized throw out bearing. Prior to the bearing seizing, my engine clutch worked fine. Tractor has 3300 hours and I use it about 20 hours a year with my 3pt finish mower. I plan to replace the throw out bearing, clutch, and pilot bearing. The pressure plate and flywheel have heat cracks but are relatively smooth and flat. I know some recommend to replace the entire pressure plate assy because of weak springs. Looking for advise if I should replace pressure plate assy and if not, is machining of the pressure plate and flywheel necessary? Who has quality parts and reasonable prices for these parts? Thanks.

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Gary in da UP Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 13 Sep 2009 Location: EUP of Mi. Points: 1885	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gary in da UP Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Nov 2010 at 4:54pm
	Replace all the parts that can wear, resurface the flywheel and be done with it.Cleanig up the flywheel is not money wasted, its good practice. A poor clutch is only slightly better than no clutch.

GregLawlerMinn Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Lawler, Mn Points: 1226	Post Options Post Reply Quote GregLawlerMinn Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Nov 2010 at 6:39pm
	If there is any "slop" in the PP springs (ie, they can be moved a little back and forth) and/or the PP plater surface has "burn" pattern(s) from the friction material, I would piut in a new/reman PP while it is split. Check with Tony Carbaugh, Jim Danforth, Sandy Lake Implement, and/or Albert at Dean AG for a new/reman PP and other clutch parts. They all advertise here on the forum and great people to do business with.
	What this country needs is more unemployed politicians-and lawyers. Currently have: 1 D14 and a D15S2. With new owners: 2Bs,9CAs,1WD,2 D12s,5D14s,3D15S2s, 2D17SIVs,D17D,1D19D;1 Unstyled WC