PTO Operation questions

[LachineMI]

Like I said before hook the brush cutter to the tractor with the transmission in neutral. Get the cutter up to speed then push the clutch all the way down and try and bring the motor to idle. The cutter driving the clutch disc from the back and the motor hooked to the pressure plate from the front trying to move at different speeds is usually enough to break them apart when the pressure plate is in the released position.
In fact it may break apart just having the cutter hooked to the PTO the clutch down and the starter trying to turn the flywheel.

This may or may not work but it is worth a try because that clutch is more than expensive to replace.

Did this about a dozen times. In neutral, clutch in, PTO engaged, brought the RPMS up quickly to 540 on the PTO, then back down to idle, then back up as quickly as the engine would throttle up, then back down. No clutch slip sounds, or squeals or .... Just acted like they had been mated for life.

I did not get a chance to talk to the dealership, but should be able to tomorrow.

 

[Keith Williams]

So... just use the PTO and hope it breaks loose, or split the tractor? I don't have the tools to remove the loader, split the tractor and replace the clutch myself, so will that cost more than FrankenFord is worth?

I inherited a 1974 Ford 2000 that has the same problem.
I have tried all the home remedies brought up here to no avail.
So, I start the tractor, drive over to the top of my "go to hill", raise the mower and shut down the tractor.
I then put the tractor in high gear, put the PTO in gear, and turn the key back on.
Push in the clutch, coast down the hill to gain enough speed and pop the clutch.
Off I go PTO spinning away. No strain on starter.
I'm not splitting to fix it, at least not yet.
I figure it may break loose at some time.
My 1964 4000 is like yours, the double clutch works perfectly.
My 1978 4600 PTO is independent so it is hydraulicly activated. It works great too.
IMHO
Keith

 

[Sean in PA]

That is a rear end that was cast in November 1960 probably originally installed in a 1961 tractor. That makes it from the 801 era.

If it was in an industrial model it would have been a thousand series.

The only thing that matches on this tractor is the hood and rear wheel fenders both came off a light industrial tractor.

The front axle is also from a light industrial. That makes me think that it was a light industrial that had the engine and transmission replaced over the years, possibly at different times.

 

[LachineMI]

I inherited a 1974 Ford 2000 that has the same problem.
I have tried all the home remedies brought up here to no avail.
So, I start the tractor, drive over to the top of my "go to hill", raise the mower and shut down the tractor.
I then put the tractor in high gear, put the PTO in gear, and turn the key back on.
Push in the clutch, coast down the hill to gain enough speed and pop the clutch.
Off I go PTO spinning away. No strain on starter.
I'm not splitting to fix it, at least not yet.
I figure it may break loose at some time.

I have started cars that way many times before, but never thought about doing it in a tractor, it would save the starter. Sadly my "hill" is about 5 feet higher than my low spot, so no luck there.

The starter is strong, and I will probably use the mower 1-2 times a year, and the snow blower a dozen times. The tractor starts right up even with the mower/PTO engaged, so I guess I will make the best of it.