DC Foot Clutch Assembly

[Jon Vidulich]

Just wondering what a good price on a foot clutch assembly would be for the DC and how hard are they to usually come by? I happended to find a guy who has 4 complete and nearly complete tractors with them.

 

[Adirondack case guy]

I'm begining to wonder what your goals are for your tractor. To convert a DC from a hand clutch to a foot clutch requires a lot of work including splitting two tractors if you have a "doner"You originally posted asking why the tractor sat "downhill" I posted back telling you about the bolster spacer and someone else posted a pic. of one from John S's web site. Sounds like you need to buy one of those tractors you mentioned and make one out of two. The 3pt. bracket that bolts over the PTO are very scarce, I'd like to find one for a 400 too. I'm not trying to get on your Case (haha) but you got to come up with a plan as to what you want this DC to be!

 

[mEl]

Just my opinion but I would never change to a foot clutch, the hand clutches were bulletproof and would last for years, but I grew up on a hand clutch DC. I have seen more than one Foot clutch with the fingers out of adjustment and the foot clutch is marginal with any increase in HP. mEl

 

[Jon Vidulich]

Adirondack,

I know your not getting on my case (no pun intended). What I'm after is quite simple. I'd just like to able to hook up my implements and use the tractor. Having it sit normal would be great too (regardless of how or what front end I use). A problem I'm worried about is the lower arms being too high . As for the hand clutch, I don't mind it really, but would rather have a foot one, as would most I assume. Clutch is just winter project idea.

I was lucky enough to have the delivery of my DC included in the deal, I just have no way to move one of these tanks.

Also, I did call John about the part and I'm just waiting on some additional info from him. Appreciate that tip!

Good news is that I did buy several items today including the pto shield, upper top link mount, original top link, and a few other odds and ends.

Hey here's to Spring. Cheers!

 

[olgentdc]

UNLESS YOU REALLY NEED TO GET IN THERE AND FIX SOMETHING, Jon ,stick with the Hand clutch ... try it!, .. You'll like it !

 

[Bob from Australia]

John

Unless the tires are flat, you should have no trouble moving a DC.

Once, when desperate, I moved a C with an early model Honda Civic.

 

[Adirondack case guy]

Hi Jon
Sounds like you are well on your way to happy DCing now. You really have to do something about that off colored paint though! The DCs are very sensitive to color. haha Good luck enjoy.

 

[Jon Vidulich]

I agree, previous owner either liked the color red or wished he had a farmall. Fenders are off a farmall, so maybe the later. I'll change it over to Case orange someday if I keep it around. I noticed tractor supply doesn't sell Case paint, is AC or Kabota orange about the same?

 

[Adirondack case guy]

No. Those paints have a tendancy to "chalk " after a year or so. Go to your friendly CNH dealer and buy Power Red. It has a bit more of a red tint to it than the original Flambeau red, But it is excellent paint. We also buy a synthetic hardner to enhanse the finished job. I see you have a 518 area code. We might not be that far apart. My e-mail is open, give me a shout.