1947 john deere B

[mike bidwell]

i bought a 1947 johndeere B took it to a shop to have a complete rebuild of the motor which is complete 4400.00 later any way the mechanic said the clutch linkage is bad the clutch lever actualy rests against the seat to disengage and all the way forward against the light bar to engage.the rebuild cost was suppose to be 2700 so needlesss to say i did not question much on the clutch. I hope the linkage won"t be a big deal would apreciate any info on this thanks mike

 

[PBrowning]

Mike -- I think your dealer is taking you to the cleaners -- write me, or call (830-627-0430) for some good data (PatB)

 

[johns48jdb]

i think you've been had. you can buy a good restored tractor for less than that. you need to contact an atorney. insit on seeing the bills for all the parts and get a copy of them before you say anything about a lawyer. tell him to hold off on the clutch that your out of money and then go get a lawyer quick. contact pat as he has asked.

 

[Will P]

Mike, you need to tell use who is doing your rebuilding, because I will NEVER go there. They are raping you blind!!!!


Will

 

[Paul from MI]

Clutch linkage is the unofficial hourmeter on old John Deeres. My 1941 A was worn just like you describe. I repaired most of it just by reaming the pin holes oversize and making new pins. If the clutch lever pivot pin needs to be removed, make or buy a puller. Don't take a chance of breaking the first reduction cover. You may need to replace the bronze clutch fork, but you can do a lot just tightening up the fit of all of the pivot points. Good luck,
Paul

 

[RandyB(MI)]

I just don't understand why you wouldn't have questioned these astronomical prices?? And $2700 for a clutch? Every piece new and 2hrs labor would not add up to $2700 even if they charged $100 per hr!! Maybe they saw your Mercedes and Hummer.