WD clutch alignment tool
Printed From: Unofficial Allis
Category: Allis Chalmers
Forum Name: Farm Equipment
Forum Description: everything about Allis-Chalmers farm equipment
URL: https://www.allischalmers.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=166105
Printed Date: 01 Feb 2025 at 9:57pm
Software Version: Web Wiz Forums 11.10 - http://www.webwizforums.com
Topic: WD clutch alignment tool
Posted By: WD45 Aaron
Subject: WD clutch alignment tool
Date Posted: 25 Nov 2019 at 8:56am
I made a drawing for a clutch alignment tool for WD clutches et al. Most of the dimensions are somewhat arbitrary. The only ones that really matter are the pilot and spline diameters and maybe the pilot length. I measured two clutch plates and the I.D. of the spline is about 1.022". The pilot bearing I.D. is 0.984" (25mm). I show the tool being made from 1-1/4" round bar because that's a common size. I actually made mine from 1-1/8" O.D. 5/8" I.D. steel tubing because I had it available and it was less material to remove in the lathe. I also got a little fancy and welded a 5/8" nut to the back and made a T handle, but it really wasn't necessary. A guy probably could get away with just using 1" round stock for the spline diameter, but the fit wouldn't be quite as good.   ------------- Machinery rescue for all things rusty or broken. Current residents include 3-1/2 WD45s, Oliver Row 77 gas, 88 diesel, Farmall super C, parts C, two Cat D2's, Clark C500-80 forklift, and a sick Kubota. |
Replies:
Posted By: Sugarmaker
Date Posted: 25 Nov 2019 at 10:04am
|
Aaron, Good design and build on the clutch alignment tool. That will make the installation go much better! Regards, Chris ------------- D17 1958 (NFE), WD45 1954 (NFE), WD 1952 (NFE), WD 1950 (WFE), Allis F-40 forklift, Allis CA, Allis D14, Ford Jubilee, Many IH Cub Cadets, 32 Ford Dump, 65 Comet. |
Posted By: Stan IL&TN
Date Posted: 25 Nov 2019 at 11:45am
|
There I went and thought I had did something great when I used a deep well socket over the use of a broom handle. Just teasing you Aaron. It looks great!👍👍 ------------- 1957 WD45 dad's first AC 1968 one-seventy 1956 F40 Ferguson |
Posted By: jaybmiller
Date Posted: 25 Nov 2019 at 1:05pm
|
dang, all I did WAS use a broom handle when I did "D-14 Troy" back in 2000. Still going strong today... Local garage tossed out ALL of their alignment tools as clutch 'packages' now come with tool.... ------------- 3 D-14s,A-C forklift, B-112 Kubota BX23S lil' TOOT( The Other Orange Tractor) Never burn your bridges, unless you can walk on water |
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 26 Nov 2019 at 8:45am
|
I cut the splined end off a junk input shaft, works good! |
Posted By: AaronSEIA
Date Posted: 26 Nov 2019 at 4:53pm
|
I use a junk input shaft too. I think DJS Parts sells a plastic alignment tool for $10 or so. If I had a lathe, I'd probably turn yours just for the fun of it though. AaronSEIA
|
Posted By: SteveM C/IL
Date Posted: 26 Nov 2019 at 5:29pm
| Did similar for T limiter in 8070. Pilots in back of crank(no brg). Lets you get it together before the "burnish" to true it. |