clutch problems on jd a

[jd farmer 87]

i am replacing the clutch facings on my 1939 jd a. i took the cover off the belt pully and the outer plate with the adjustment springs. i am having problems freeing the clutch plate from the crank shaft. does anyone have any suggestions on how to free this?

also there is a smooth side on the clutch facing and a side that looks like there are pads on the other side. i take it the side with the pads face towards the clutch. is this correct?

 

[Dodgeit]

(quoted from post at 12:37:53 04/04/12) i am replacing the clutch facings on my 1939 jd a. i took the cover off the belt pully and the outer plate with the adjustment springs. i am having problems freeing the clutch plate from the crank shaft. does anyone have any suggestions on how to free this?

also there is a smooth side on the clutch facing and a side that looks like there are pads on the other side. i take it the side with the pads face towards the clutch. is this correct?

I think the piece you are trying to remove is mostly refered to as the clutch driver. You would need to make a puller to get it out. This would be covered in a service manual. It's on a taper. There will be a clutch facing behind it and one one the front of it. for a total of two facings. When you pull the driver be sure to mark how it is mounted as this is a intragel part of the crankshaft staying in balance.

You can download a parts manual for free from John Deere for your tractor that will show the parts break down. JDparts.com

 

[Patsdeere]

The large chunk of metal between the clutch discs can be a real challenge to get off. Put a big gear puller on it and pull it up tight and let it sit. Mine finally broke free with a big bang after an hour of sitting under lots of torque.

 

[Mark-Ia]

Isn't there 2 slots with square holes. Put a bolt with the nut on the inside through those slots and tighten them up. It should pop it loose. Don't use a puller on the outside of the driver, You will break it...........