slip clutch

[wally b]

I have a eight bolt slip clutch on a spader that seems to be froze. I
replaced and tightened up the eight blots so the springs are fully
compressed. It should slip in this position, right. What would be
the best way to break what I presume is a rusted together slip
clutch?

wally

 

[BCnT]

lefty loosey...tightening bolts turned clutch into a solid mass.

 

[old]

LOL you say you tighten the bolts so the springs are completely compressed so guess what there is now way it can slip because you have so much pressure on that clutch that things will brake before it will slip. Those springs should only have compression say 1/4 of the way and now that you have tighten them up that tight you may need to replace the springs so they will work as they should

 

[Jerry/MT]

The bolts need to be tightened so the springs are are a specific length dependent on the horsepower rating of the driven imprement. If you tighten them fully, you defeat the purpose of the clutch. Do a google search for "slip clutch adjustment" and you can find a table of spring length vs HP rating

 

[Ole Shovel]

Now you'll probably need new springs and a complete clutch assembly. The splines may be worn and only way to get it off now may be with a torch. I've had some where the slip clutch hub splines worn and have to get the hub loose and turned to knock it off from worn splines on shaft or slit it with a cut off blade in grinder to loosen or cut it with a torch. Locate a TISCO dealer near you they will probably have new clutch to fit it. external_link

 

[thurlow]

Loosen 'em up and put it in gear and let it slip; then tighten to specifications; if you don't have a manual, tighten 'em a little at a time 'til it quits slipping under a normal load.

 

[wally b]

Thanks for the advice

wally

 

[smallbale]

no you basically have locked it solid when you say you have comprerssed the springs fully. They always have a certain measurement of compression that you use. yo have just locked it solid