M Farmal

[Mike L]

1952 M 12" clutch
Do I have to split the tractor to remove the
clutch shaft. Tractor needs seals and pilot bearing

 

[dej(Jed)]

Yes-You need to split the tractor.

 

[Rootsy]

Are you saying you need to replace the seals on the front of the transmission (input shaft and counter shaft - ie lift all pump shaft)?

If so you DO NOT need to split the tractor to replace them. Did mine last winter without much issue.

 

[NDS]

The clutch disk ONLY will come out bottom and you should be able to get to pilot bearing and trans. seal. They are like a Chinese puzzle to get back in and it may be easier to slit tractor if you have equipment. Have seen this done several times but last time I tried I gave up and had old IH mechanic put it back together.

 

[NDS]

I was working on Super M and assume 12 inch M will be the same never worked on one though.

 

[Andy Motteberg]

Yes, you'll need to split the tractor.

 

[Mike L]

Yes the seal in the countershaft is shot!!!!!
and while im at it might as well replace the pilot bearing the tractor jumps ot of road gear
i was told that may be the cause
i can almost get the countershaft coupler off
its just so close but wont happen unless i remove the clutch shaft