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WD45 Foot Pedal Clutch *fluid?*

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Topic: WD45 Foot Pedal Clutch *fluid?*

Posted By: timsWD45
Subject: WD45 Foot Pedal Clutch *fluid?*
Date Posted: 23 Jun 2010 at 9:20pm

When I was mowing on Sunday, I noticed that as the tractor warmed up, I saw some sort of liquid misting (and smoking) out of what I believe is the forward pedal clutch housing. It was leaking out of a bolt on the top of the back right side? Seems like maybe a filler bolt. I also notice that the foot pedal clutch housing has a drain plug on bottom.

There is no level dip stick.. and I can't really tell where to check if the fluid is leaking. Also, I'm confused because I thought the pedal clutch was a dry clutch?

Anyways, I would like to know how to check if there is fluid in there, if there is supposed to be, and what type? Please help!

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1953 WD45 W/ D17 Engine

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Posted By: CTuckerNWIL
Date Posted: 23 Jun 2010 at 9:57pm

The engine clutch (foot pedal) is a dry clutch. There is no drain plug under it. There is a cover on the front of the clutch housing that can be removed to inspect the clutch and I believe you can remove the bottom plate to get to the clutch. You may have a leaking rear engine oil seal. Oil on the clutch will make smoke.

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Posted By: timsWD45
Date Posted: 24 Jun 2010 at 4:41am

Just out of curiousity, what is involved in replacing that seal?

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1953 WD45 W/ D17 Engine

Posted By: CTuckerNWIL
Date Posted: 24 Jun 2010 at 8:41am

Separate engine from bellhousing and remove clutch and flywheel. Remove top half from back of block and bottom half from rear main bearing. Reassemble.

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Posted By: bigfish_Oh
Date Posted: 24 Jun 2010 at 8:45am

the clutch can also be "oiled" from over filling your hydraulic oil and it escaping through the vent hole.

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