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Advise on a D17-IV engine clutch rebuild

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Topic: Advise on a D17-IV engine clutch rebuild

Posted By: Paul in ND
Subject: Advise on a D17-IV engine clutch rebuild
Date 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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Posted By: Gary in da UP
Date 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.

Posted By: GregLawlerMinn
Date 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.

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